This event is in the "All Ages" group More than a Month: a celebration of local Black artistry All Day 2/2–2/28 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Feb 2 - 28 2025 More than a Month: a celebration of local Black artistry All Day 2/2–2/28 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Culture Event Details: "More Than a Month" celebrates the rich, diverse contributions of Black history and culture beyond February, highlighting the achievements, stories, and legacies that continue to shape our world year-round.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group Cancelled Babybugs Storytime Celebrates Black Voices 11:00am–11:30am Pre-K Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Pre-K" group Feb 21 2025 Fri Cancelled Babybugs Storytime Celebrates Black Voices 11:00am–11:30am 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: Arts & Culture, Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Every week in February, Babybugs will feature selections from some of our favorite Black authors and storytellers in honor of Black History Month. We may have some special guest readers join us too! Designed for babies and toddlers.
This event is in the "Young Adults" group Indigenous Beading with Noelle Garcia 1:00pm–2:00pm Young Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Feb 22 2025 Sat Indigenous Beading with Noelle Garcia 1:00pm–2:00pm Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture Registration Encouraged Event Details: Based in the Chicago area, Noelle Garcia is an artist and educator who focuses on themes of identity, family history and recovered narratives in her work. She is an indigenous artist from the Klamath and Paiute tribes.
This event is in the "Adults" group The Blues: The History and the Music 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Feb 16 2025 Sun The Blues: The History and the Music 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: 5 time Blues Music Awards nominee Fruteland Jackson joins us for a lecture on The Emergence and Evolvement of Blues in American Culture. Afterwards he will treat us to a 30 minute solo concert.
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Paint Your BFF! 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Feb 20 2025 Thu Paint Your BFF! 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Registration Encouraged Event Details: Use your creative skills to paint your best friend on a canvas. 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.**
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Feb 19 2025 Wed Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Event Details: A talk with Amy Tan, details to come!Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan]
