Forest Park Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

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 (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
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 "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Storytime at The Pile Bookstore 10:30am–11:00am Family, Pre-K Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Family, Pre-K Program Type: Books & Writing, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for a cozy storytime at one of our favorite neighborhood bookstores, The Pile! Designed for Pre-K.	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Brave Kids Storytime at Popelka Park with Author Monica Swope 10:30am–11:30am Family, Kids, Pre-K Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Registration Encouraged Event Details: Monica Swope (Three Magic Keys to Growing Brave) is our special guest for a special storytime and activity. Designed for ages 8 and younger. The first 10 families to register will receive a free copy of Monica's book!
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. Designated for pre-kindergartners. 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 "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.
12 pm					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 Cancelled 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 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: 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 Armchair Adventures: Engage the World with Your Device (Tech Empowerment) 1:00pm–2:30pm 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, Education & Learning, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Whether you're jet-setting or just daydreaming, join us to explore tech tools that make travel planning easier—and digital adventures that bring the world to your screen.			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Forest Park Walkers (Walking Group) 1:00pm–2:00pm Family, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Family, Adults, Older Adults, All Ages Program Type: Nature & Gardening, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join the Forest Park Walkers for a relaxed, community-focused walking group that meets monthly at various times and locations around Forest Park.
2 pm							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: 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 Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. September 20th A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh October 18th The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Kids Art Lab 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: Practice creativity, mindfulness, and relaxation while working on our project of the week. All skill levels welcome. Designed for kids in grades K-3.		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Feathered Friends Craft Kits 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: Crafts & DIY, Education & Learning, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how you can help save birds and leave with a birdhouse you can decorate. Designed for kids in grades K-3.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Video Game Play: Overcooked! All You Can Eat 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: Cook food together and use teamwork as we play Overcooked! All you can eat. 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Young Adults" group Retro Gaming 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!
6 pm				This event is in the "Young Adults" group Crafting Club: Button Flair 6:00pm–7:00pm 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: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Design and create your unique flair! Use our button maker to put a personal spin on jackets, bags, shoes and shirts.		This event is in the "Adults" group Bab’s Comedy Club: Improv Mixer and Stand up Showcase 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: NEW TIME! Improv Mixer starts at 6pm....
7 pm		Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Board Meeting	Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns 7:00pm–8:00pm Virtual Event Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Event Details: Join Illinois Libraries Present for a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show Blue’s Clues.		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: 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.