Forest Park Public Library

9:00am-6:00pm

7555 Jackson Blvd
Forest Park, IL 60130
United States

View on Google Maps

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 (2/15)	Mon (2/16)	Tue (2/17)	Wed (2/18)	Thu (2/19)	Fri (2/20)	Sat (2/21)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Eyeglasses Donation Drive 02/01/2026 @ 9:00am–02/28/2026 @ 6:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Details: February is Low Vision Awareness Month!
				This event is in the "Young Adults" group Teen Take & Make: Lucky Star Jars All Day Young Adults This event is in the "Young Adults" group Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Young Adult Lounge Age Group: Young Adults Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Make & Take Kits Event Details: Fill a jar with origami stars - make a wish on each one! Kits will be available in the Young Adult Lounge and are first come, first served.
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.
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 Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Open 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.
12 pm						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 AI and Your Privacy: How to Stay in Control (Tech Empowerment) 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: Community, Education & Learning, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Artificial intelligence tools are everywhere — from chatbots to photo editors to writing assistants — but they often collect more information than most people realize.
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome. February 21st TBD Michael Connelly Book This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Our Voices, Our Stories Children's Book Fair 2:00pm–4:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We celebrate Black History Month with a showcase of local Black authors and artists. There will be face painting, snacks, and a drawing for a book bundle. Designed for children of all ages and their families
3 pm
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Math Magicians Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Strengthen numeracy and a love for math through games. Designed for Grades 1-3.		This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Switch and Switch2 Open Gaming 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 Registration Encouraged Event Details: Check in at the YS desk to reserve a gaming slot for solo or group play on one of our consoles. Choose from our in-house selection of Switch and Switch 2 games, or check out something from our gaming collection upstairs. Designed for ages 10+.	This event is in the "Kids" group Sensory Seek & Find Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Crafts & DIY, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Create your own seek & find pouch in your favorite theme with a sensory-satisfying twist. Designed for Grades K-3
5 pm			This event is in the "Young Adults" group Retro Gaming 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Blast to the past with retro gaming on our Retron console!
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Art & Flo 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Older Adults This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY Event Details: Art&Flo, in partnership with the Liberated Arts Movement, is an opportunity to connect and create in community. Unlike typical paint and sip classes, everyone will be encouraged to design their own pieces and go with the flow.
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 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 "Young Adults" group Afterhours at the Roos 7:00pm–9:00pm Young Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Open 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!