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 (10/19)	Mon (10/20)	Tue (10/21)	Wed (10/22)	Thu (10/23)	Fri (10/24)	Sat (10/25)
All Day					This event is in the "Middle Grades" group DIY Mini Ice Hockey Rink Kit KIT AVAILABLE All Day 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 Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own fun mini ice hockey rink using our kit. No snow required! Kits are limited, so please remember to register. Designed for grades 3-7. Kits will be reserved for up to a week for all registrants. 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.
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 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 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!!!
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Smarter Bees Homework Help Sign-up required 3:45pm–4:45pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" 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: Kids Program Type: Education & Learning Event Details: This program offers support for students to work on their homework in math, reading, and writing in a small group format. A caring team member will answer questions, and assist with homework completion during each session.
4 pm				This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tower Building Challenge Earthquake Simulator 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: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids Program Type: Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Dive into the thrilling world of seismic science with our Earthquake Simulator! Designed for young innovators, this interactive experience challenges participants to build the tallest tower and see which structure can withstand the longest shake.		This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Book Nook Creation 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, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own unique book nook using cardboard, paper, markers, mini figures, and some led lights. Designed for grades 3 and 4. Book nooks image courtesy of the Fountaindale Public Library District. 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
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: Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode 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: Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Understanding Social Security with Dr. James Flanagan 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: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Finance & Consumer Information Registration Encouraged Event Details: Are you or someone you know ready to begin receiving Social Security? If you are going to collect Social Security benefits in the next 10 years you	This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat: Needle Felting Pumpkins 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: Austin Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for a fun craft with your neighbors! We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction. We’ll be making pumpkins using the art of needle felting.	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.