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 (5/17)	Mon (5/18)	Tue (5/19)	Wed (5/20)	Thu (5/21)	Fri (5/22)	Sat (5/23)
All Day		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Fairy Garden Take and Make Kit KITS AVAILABLE All Day Kids, Middle Grades Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Open Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Youth Services Desk Age Group: Kids, Middle Grades Program Type: Make & Take Kits Registration Encouraged Event Details: Indulge in the whimsy of starting your own fairy garden! Designed for grades 2-7. Kit contains small pieces, not suitable for under 5 years old.
10 am						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
11 am
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				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Using AI Wisely: Tips for Everyday Decisions (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, Technology Registration Encouraged Event Details: Artificial intelligence shows up in everything from driving directions to image filters—but how do you know when it’s actually useful, and when it might lead you astray?
2 pm	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 Kite-Making with the Chinese Cultural Center 2:00pm–3:00pm Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades 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 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K, Middle Grades Event Details: In honor of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander month, we're collaborating with the Chinese Cultural Center of Chicago on this art that ties in with historical and cultural tradition.						This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Pre-K" group A Very "Tangled" Tea Party 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: Austin Room Age Group: Family, Kids, Pre-K Program Type: Community, Storytime & Early Literacy Registration Encouraged Event Details: Our favorite tower princess is visiting. Come dressed as your favorite princess or just your most royal-looking outfit and join us for crafts, singing, and "tea" cakes. Designed for families and kids in second grade and younger.
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.
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 4-7.	This event is in the "Middle Grades" group Manga Drawing Workshop 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: Austin Room Age Group: Middle Grades Program Type: Arts & Culture, Education & Learning, STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to draw manga with Vi, an instructor from the Japanese Culture Center in Chicago. Designed for grades 3 to 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Young Adults" group Retro Gaming 5:00pm–7:00pm Young Adults Upcoming Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group Upcoming 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 Library Branch: Forest Park Public Library Room: Community Room Program Type: Board Meeting		This event is in the "Young Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Death and Dinuguan: A Night with Mia P. Manansala 7:00pm–8:30pm Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Open Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Young Adults" group 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: Young Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Books & Writing Registration Encouraged Event Details: Mia P. Manansala is a writer from Chicago who loves books, baking, and badass women. She is a multi-award-winning author, using humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora.