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 (4/12)	Mon (4/13)	Tue (4/14)	Wed (4/15)	Thu (4/16)	Fri (4/17)	Sat (4/18)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Book Donation Drive All Day 4/10–4/16 All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Event Details: The Library will be accepting book donations for the 2026 Spring Book Sale happening on April 18 and April 19. Donations can be dropped off between April 10-16. We will not accept book donations at any other time.
10 am				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 "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Northstar Support Hours 10:00am–12:00pm Adults, Older Adults Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Invest in yourself with Northstar Literacy	This event is in the "All Ages" group Book Sale Pre-Sale 10:00am–11:00am All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Event Details: Pay $10 for Pre-Sale to the Book Sale. The book sale will open to the public at 11 am. The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30).
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.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group One Tech Help 11:00am–11:30am 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 11:30am–12:00pm 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.		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Babybugs Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Family, Pre-K Closed Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group Closed 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: Lots of movement, short segments, and fun rhythms for our youngest storytime guests. Designed for babies through early walkers.	This event is in the "All Ages" group Book Sale 11:00am–4:00pm All Ages Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: The Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 18 (11-4) and Sunday, April 19 (1:30-4:30).
12 pm							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
2 pm							This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mystery Book Group 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Community Registration Encouraged Event Details: We love mystery novels. Join us! New members welcome.
3 pm		This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Homework Club 3:30pm–5:30pm 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: Education & Learning Registration Encouraged Event Details: Does your child need homework assistance or just a place to relax and get some work done? Join us for our weekly homework club with provided snacks, calming music, and dedicated academic time. Suitable for grades 2-7.					This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mario Kart Tournament 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Compete to win the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart tournament! Designed for grades 5-7.
4 pm					This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Chess Club 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: Education & Learning, Games & Gaming Registration Encouraged Event Details: Come join us in playing one of the world’s oldest strategy games! Don’t know how to play? No problem! This program is designed for young beginning chess players to develop a love for the game. Suitable for grades 5-7.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Mario LEGO Building Challenge 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, Games & Gaming, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Try to build your favorite character or object from Mario for fun. Designed for grades 3 to 5. 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.
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Older Adults Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Arts & Culture, Books & Writing Event Details: Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Nature Book Group: The Great River 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Older 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!	This event is in the "Young Adults" group Afterhours at the Roos 7:00pm–9:00pm Young Adults Upcoming Registration Encouraged Offsite Event This event is in the "Young Adults" group Upcoming 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!