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 (10/12)	Mon (10/13)	Tue (10/14)	Wed (10/15)	Thu (10/16)	Fri (10/17)	Sat (10/18)
All Day		This event is in the "Young Adults" group Oreo Taste Testing All Day Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group 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: Food, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Oreos come in a wide variety of flavors. Can you identify them all? Stop by all week for your chance to guess - most correct wins a prize. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies Food Allergy Disclaimer Text.
9 am		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.				This event is in the "Family" group Early Years Connections for Pre-K Caregivers 9:30am–10:30am Family Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" 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 Program Type: Community, Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: If you are a caregiver of a pre-K child who would like the opportunity to network and chat with other caregivers, this meetup group is for you! Light snacks will be served.
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 Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:00am–10:30am 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: Adult Study 2 Age Group: 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 "Adults" group Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:30am–11:00am 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: Adult Study 2 Age Group: 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 "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 Babybugs Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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 Program Type: Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Babybugs is for our youngest storytime attendees. Full of music and movement and short segments, it's a great way to introduce young children to books and rhythm. Designed for babies through toddlers.
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 Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:00am–11:30am 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: Adult Study 2 Age Group: 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 "Adults" group Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:30am–12:00pm 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: Adult Study 2 Age Group: 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 "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 Meet with an Employment Specialist 12:00pm–12:30pm 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: Adult Study 2 Age Group: 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 "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 "Older Adults" group Get Ready for Medicare's Open Enrollment 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Finance & Consumer Information Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come get the latest on Medicare benefits for health and drug coverage in 2026 and know how to make changes during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15-December 7, 2025).
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. October 18th The Briar Club by Kate Quinn
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Cancelled Drag x Drive™ Video Game Program! 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Cancelled 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: Get ready to race with Drag X Drive—show off your skills and see who’s got the speed to win it all! Designed for grades 5-7. 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.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Guess the Artist 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: Crafts & DIY, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Guess who is the pretend artist as we play a drawing game with secret theme words. 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. This event is in the "Young Adults" group Perler Bead Crafting 4:00pm–5:30pm 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: Iron your perler bead designs into keychains, earrings, 3-D boxes, and more!
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Oh, Crap! Potty Training Workshop Virtual 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Adults Closed Registration Encouraged Virtual Event This event is in the "Family" 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: Virtual Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Education & Learning, Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Don't let potty training get you down! You (and your child) are more ready for this than you think.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Cancelled 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 Cancelled 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 Nature Book Group: Bicycling with Butterflies 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 Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Community, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for a lively discussion of Bic	This event is in the "Adults" group Spooky Stories and Poetry at the Forest Home Cemetery 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Historical Society of Forest Park and the Forest Park Arts Alliance partner up with the library for a night of spooky tales at the Lehmann Mausoleum at the Forest Home Cemetery.