Forest Park Public Library
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Tuesday April 23 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
One on One Technology Consultation
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 or virtual appointment. Examples of topics: Downloading eBooks or audiobooks to a dev......More
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Tuesday April 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
The Cicadas Are Coming!
An amazing natural phenomenon will take place in our own backyards this spring: The periodical cicadas will emerge! Come learn about these noisy neighbors and why they are so important. Eve Barrs, now a stay at home mother to two children, worked as a professional......More
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Wednesday April 24 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Social Circle: ChiGong
We want the Library to be your happy place. All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Older ......More
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Wednesday April 24 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
One on One Technology Consultation
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 or virtual appointment. Examples of topics: Downloading eBooks or audiobooks to a dev......More
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Thursday April 25 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Chair Yoga
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!!! Funds in part for this program were provided through an aw......More
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Thursday April 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Pins & Needles
Beginning or experienced knitters, crochet enthusiasts, macrame and embroidery makers, or quilters: come join us in this sociable creative circle led by Karen Wiebe. Tea will be served.
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Thursday April 25 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Nature Book Group with the Trailside Museum
Join us in Trailside’s classroom for a lively discussion of this bestselling book about amazing animal senses. In partnership with the Forest Park Public Library. Call the Trailside Museum to register: ......More
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Friday April 26 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Sensory Supported Storytime
We meet your little ones where they are by offering visual schedules at our storytime, allowing for movement opportunities and sensory items to experiment with during and after the storytime. For kids who need a little space, we will have a cozy corner if they need to t......More
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Friday April 26 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
(Offsite) Sticks and Cones
*This is an offsite event which will take place at Sticks & Cones at 308 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL Are you a fan of ice cream and vintage 80s arcade games? Then come join us and have some tasty treats. Designed for grades 5th, 6th and 7th. **Please email us a......More
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Friday April 26 7:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
Afterhours at the Roos
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!
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Saturday April 27 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Forest Therapy Walk with Mary Oliver Poems
Join us for poetry in motion as we use poems by Mary Oliver to explore the forest through our senses. This is an off-site program and will begin at Trailside Museum, 738 Thatcher Ave., then continue in Thatcher Woods.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Family Día Fiesta
Join us for our annual celebration of El Día de los niños/El día de los LIbros (Children's Book Day and World Book Day) with a Spanish language book fair, music, and art stations. Designed for kids of all ages and their families.
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Clio's Chroniclers: History Book Group
Clio was the Greek muse of history, who is responsible for preserving memory and all the knowledge that comes from discoveries of the past. The history group is an eclectic group of individuals interested in all aspects of history, who engage in lively discussions. ......More
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Monday April 29 9:30am - 10:30am CDT
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Monday April 29 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Bilingual Storytime
** 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.** We will share stories and music in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and under. Please sign up so......More
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Tuesday April 30 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
One on One Technology Consultation
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 or virtual appointment. Examples of topics: Downloading eBooks or audiobooks to a dev......More
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Wednesday May 1 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
One on One Technology Consultation
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 or virtual appointment. Examples of topics: Downloading eBooks or audiobooks to a dev......More
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Wednesday May 1 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Social Circle: Intergenerational Reading Share
We want the Library to be your happy place. All older adults (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Story ......More
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Wednesday May 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Service Club
Are you a teen in grades 8-12? Do you need service or volunteer hours? Do you just love the Library and want to put your stamp on it? Join us for our monthly Service Club! We'll plan programs, complete projects, and talk about how you can make Forest Park Public Library......More
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Thursday May 2 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Chair Yoga
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!!! Funds in part for this program were provided through an aw......More
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Middle Grade Advisory Club
This is an in-person program. Please email us at ys[at]fppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you would like access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs. Have ideas on how the Youth Services department could be bett......More
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Friday May 3 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
*OFFSITE event* Pop-up Storytime at Popelka Park
*This storytime will meet (weather permitting) at Popelka Park at 501 Thomas Ave.* Meet us at the nearby, and recently renovated, Popelka Park for some fresh air and fun stories. Drop-ins are always welcome, but we encourage people to register so we can update you ......More
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Friday May 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Spring LEGO Free Build
Try out some spring themed LEGO challenges or build your own designs. Designed for ages 8 to 10. 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 for certain p......More