Forest Park Public Library

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7555 Jackson Blvd
Forest Park, IL 60130
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Tue: 9:00am-9:00pm

Wed-Thu: Closed

Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/13)	Mon (10/14)	Tue (10/15)	Wed (10/16)	Thu (10/17)	Fri (10/18)	Sat (10/19)
9 am		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Pre-K & K Take & Make Craft Kit Pickup Starts Today 9:00am–9:00pm Kids, Pre-K This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Kids, Pre-K Event Details: These projects are great for families on the go! Kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Families may call ahead for availability or to reserve a kit. Kits are designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Cancelled Tai Chi 9:30am–10:30am Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation. Some basic familiarity with Tai Chi is expected.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Cancelled Beginning Tai Chi 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: New to Tai Chi? Class involves a series of movements performed in a slow gentle way. Focus on breathing and body awareness in this slow moving form of meditation. No experience necessary.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One on One Tech Help 10:30am–11:00am Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
11 am		This event is in the "Pre-K" group Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Pre-K Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under. Please sign up so we can inform you of changes. Disclaimer(s) YS Accessibility Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs. This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Winter Storytime Celebration with Firefly Family Theatre 11:00am–12:00pm Family, Pre-K Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Arts & Culture, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Our winter storytime session kicks off with a special visit from Firefly Family Theatre to present "Spark's Snow Day." Disclaimer(s) YS Accessibility Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One on One Tech Help 11:00am–11:30am Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One on One Tech Help 11:30am–12:00pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Storytime location change! 11:00am–11:30am Family, Pre-K Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Due to the changing weather we are moving this storytime to the library today. This will be the end of our Storytime at the Park series until the spring, when we hope to be able to see you all at the renovated Remembrance Park! Disclaimer(s) YS Accessibility Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Social Circle for Older Adults 12:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Engagement, Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: We want the Library to be your happy place. All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, an	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join this 30 minute Chair Yoga class with DuShaun Branch that will be accessible and open to all bodies! Chair Yoga is a great introduction to Yoga and allows students to use an everyday prop, the chair!!!		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One on One Tech Help 12:30pm–1:00pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment.
1 pm	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Cancelled The Healing Tree in the African Folk Traditions: a workshop at the Trailside Museum 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Crafts & DIY, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for a celebration of the healing power of trees in this workshop in the Trailside Museum Classroom. Author Stephanie Rose Bird will lead us in conversation, a walk and a craft from her book The Healing Tree: Botanical
2 pm	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group New time! Family Line Dancing Class 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group This event is in the "Young Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades, Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: Now that Beyonce embracing her country side, you'll want to practice your dance moves so you'll be ready for any Cowboy Carter family hoedowns this fall. Kids ages 7 and older and their families. Disclaimer(s) YS Accessibility Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.						This event is in the "Young Adults" group International Snacks with Universal Yums 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Food Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come hang out in the YA Lounge and try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite! This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group "Potions" Class 4:00pm–5:00pm Family, Kids Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Boil, boil, toil and trouble! Bring your imagination and enjoy this exploratory craft activity just right for heading into spooky season. Ages 6-10 Disclaimer(s) YS Accessibility Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs. This event is in the "Young Adults" group Book Tasting 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Plants vs. Zombies Gameplay 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Save the neighborhood from the zombies as we play the video game Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville together. Designed for grades 3rd and 4th. Disclaimer(s) YS Accessibility Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.			This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Tokyo Treat Taste Testing Challenge! 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Food Registration Encouraged Event Details: Lets try some tasty fun treats from Japan. Designed for grades 5th, 6th, and 7th. Disclaimer(s) YS Accessibility Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.
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7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group The Haunted Page: Tricks & Tales for October Eves 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: William Pack joins us to take everyone through 60 minutes of highly interactive spine-tingling bizarre magic, spell-binding stories, and macabre humor, inspired by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, M.R. James, and Shirley Jackson.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One on One Tech Help 7:00pm–7:30pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Adult Study 2 Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Do you have a question about technology, including email, internet, using your phone, library eBooks or audiobooks, or using Zoom? FPPL cardholders can book a 30-minute in-person appointment. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Nature Book Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: This book group meets every two months and is in partnership with the Trailside Museum.	This event is in the "Young Adults" group Afterhours at the Roos 7:00pm–9:00pm Young Adults Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Blow off some steam with us at the Roos Recreation Center! Eat pizza, play games, and enjoy some downtime with your friends. Registration is required to guarantee entry!