Forest Park Public Library

9:00am-9:00pm

7555 Jackson Blvd
Forest Park, IL 60130
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-9:00pm

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 (1/05)	Mon (1/06)	Tue (1/07)	Wed (1/08)	Thu (1/09)	Fri (1/10)	Sat (1/11)
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group 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 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 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 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.		This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:30am–11:00am Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group 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: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Business & Career Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills.
11 am		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Bilingual Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K 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 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, 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 Storytime Snack Break 11:30am–12:30pm Family, Pre-K This event is in the "Family" 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 Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Food, Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open from 11:30-12:30 PM as a designated snack space.		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 Babybugs Storytime 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 Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Registration Encouraged Event Details: Babybugs Storytime features music, movement, and short segments to keep busy babies and toddlers interested. Come to listen and play! This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:00am–11:30am Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group 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: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Business & Career Registration Encouraged Event Details: Meet one-on-one in-person or virtually with a career services professional from Goodwill Workforce who can help you with job skills like applying for jobs, updating your resume, or practicing interview skills. This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Storytime Snack Break 11:30am–12:00pm Family, Pre-K This event is in the "Family" 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 Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Event Details: As an added convenience to our storytime attendees, we will continue to keep the Program Room open after storytime from 11:30-12:30 as a designated snack space.
12 pm				This event is in the "Older Adults" group Social Circle: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions 12:00pm–2:00pm Older Adults Closed Registration Encouraged 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: Older Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Today's Topic: Dementia Friends with AgeOptions	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
2 pm							This event is in the "Young Adults" group Celia's Art Corner: Upcycled Organizers 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: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Decorate recycled paper towel tubes to create a desktop organizer for holding pens and pencils. This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Create a felt light-up wishing star 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Make your own light-up plush wishing star using simple sewing skills. Designed for grades 3 and 4. 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.
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Create a Mystical Dragon Egg 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Closed Registration Encouraged 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: Kids Program Type: Arts & Culture, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create a mystical dragon egg while listening to dragon stories! Designed for ages 5-8. Don't forget to register! Spaces are limited.	This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Service Club 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: Civic Engagement Registration Encouraged Event Details: Are you a teen in grades 8-12? Do you need service or volunteer hours? Do you just love the Library and want to put your stamp on it? Join us for our monthly Service Club!	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Street Fighter Video Game Duel! 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 Registration Encouraged Event Details: Are you the ultimate Street Fighter champion? Bring your friends and battle in this thrilling video game challenge! Designed for grades 5, 6, and 7. 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.
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled The Financial Aid Process 6:00pm–7:00pm Young Adults, Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Young Adults, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Illinois Student Assistance Commission joins us to introduce the financial aid process, and to provide insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.	This event is in the "Adults" group Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm–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 Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Spend an evening at the Forest Park Public Library with a variety of tabletop games. Either compete against each other, or work together, with games such as Catan, Flashpoint, and Ticket to Ride.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Legal Aid Chicago 6:00pm–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: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Other Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come to this presentation to hear from Legal Aid Chicago's outreach attorneys about how they can help you with your legal needs for free. At Legal Aid Chicago, it is our vision that poverty will not be an impediment to justice in Cook County	This event is in the "All Ages" group Big Art Night 6:30pm–8:30pm All Ages Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: The Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for another Big Art Night! Get hands on and create with fun activities for all ages.
7 pm				Reservation FP Historical Society 7:00pm–8:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Food, History & Genealogy Event Details: Famed Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago), Steve Dolinksy has won 13 James Beard Awards for his TV, radio and podcast work.