Forest Park Public Library

9:00am-6:00pm

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 (12/07)	Mon (12/08)	Tue (12/09)	Wed (12/10)	Thu (12/11)	Fri (12/12)	Sat (12/13)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Cold Weather Kit Drive All Day 11/28–12/21 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: The Commons Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Details: The Library is holding a Cold Weather Kit Drive from November 16-December 21. During the colder months, we will be handing out Cold Weather Kits to community members in need.
		This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Winter Wonderland in a Jar Kit All Day Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own mini-winter wonderland scene in a jar. Mini lights, figures, and more come included in the kit so you can customize it your way! Designed for ages 10-13. Supplies are limited, so please register to guarantee a kit!
9 am		This event is in the "Older Adults" group Tai Chi 9:30am–10:30am Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: 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 "Older Adults" group Beginning Tai Chi 10:30am–11:30am Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: 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 "Adults" group Meet with an Employment Specialist 10:00am–10:30am Adults Full Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Full 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 Full Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Full 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 Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open 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 "Pre-K" group Korean Storytime with Language Labs 10:30am–11:00am Pre-K Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Pre-K" group Open 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: Get in touch with your roots or explore another language at a Korean torytime and craft by our friends at Language Labs. Designed for Pre-K.
11 am			This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with an Employment Specialist 11:00am–11:30am Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 Waitlist Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Waitlist 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 Waitlist Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Waitlist 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 Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 "Older Adults" group Chair Yoga 12:00pm–12:30pm Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: 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 12:00pm–12:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open 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 12:30pm–1:00pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open 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 Card-making with Operation Rising Spirits 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Brighten the holiday of a veteran! Michelle Melin-Rogovin is hosting this card-making program. All supplies provided.
2 pm
3 pm							This event is in the "Young Adults" group Tote Bag Decoration 3:00pm–4:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Design and paint your own custom tote bag!
4 pm				This event is in the "Young Adults" group Book Tasting 4:00pm–5:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Middle Grade Movie of the Week: Turning Red 4:00pm–6:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies and Music Registration Encouraged Event Details: Movies for middle graders---with snacks!--every Thursday from 4-6. This week's feature is the movie Turning Red. Designed for kids in grades 4 and up.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Salt Art Jars 4:00pm–5:00pm Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Open 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: Create unique, colorful art using food coloring, dried flowers, and salt. 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
6 pm			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group SPED Caregiver Connections 6:30pm–7:30pm Family, Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Community, Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: If you are the parent or caregiver of a student who uses special education services and/or is looking to network with families who use special education services, this might be the meetup for you.	This event is in the "Adults" group Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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. Feel free to bring your own tabletop games!
7 pm		Regular Board Meeting of Library Trustees 7:00pm–9:00pm Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Board Meeting		This event is in the "Adults" group Practices to Protect Your Emotional Health over the Holidays 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us for the first Board of Health: Well-Being Wednesday! Who doesn’t experience more stress this time of year?	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 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 Craft & Chat: Window Paper Stars 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community, Crafts & DIY Registration Encouraged Event Details: Join us to make Magical Paper Window Stars to brighten your winter holiday season. We will provide the supplies and friendly hands-on instruction. This event is in the "Adults" group Nature Book Group: Wild, New World 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Writing, Nature & Gardening Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Nature Book Group is offered in partnership with the Trailside Museum. Please join us for a lively conversation! December 11 7pm @ Trailside Museum Wild New World by Dan Flores	This event is in the "Young Adults" group Cancelled Afterhours at the Roos 7:00pm–9:00pm Young Adults Closed Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Cancelled Closed Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Blow off some steam with us at the Roos Recreation Center! Eat pizza, play games, and enjoy some downtime with your friends. Registration is required to guarantee entry!