Forest Park Public Library

Forest Park Public Library The Forest Park Public Library serves Forest Park, IL. Everyone is welcome.

It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! We will be holding this event the first Sunday of the month this summer...
06/01/2026

It’s the return of the Silent Reading Gathering! We will be holding this event the first Sunday of the month this summer.

Readers looking for a tranquil communal experience will gather & read books together at the Roos Pavillion behind the Roos Recreation Center (7329 Harrison St). There is shade and seating. Let the sun be the inspiration to let your thoughts roam deep into your book.

Join us for the first gathering on Sunday, June 7 at 2 pm.

Registration is encouraged so we can let you know about any change in plans due to weather.

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/bdd2994e

Help stock the shelves of the Forest Park Food Pantry (housed at the Howard Mohr Community Center). Donate food at the F...
05/31/2026

Help stock the shelves of the Forest Park Food Pantry (housed at the Howard Mohr Community Center). Donate food at the Forest Park Public Library to help the community from June 1-30.

Below is a list of food items that are on the pantry shelves:

Canned Vegetables
Canned soups
Canned Meats (tuna/chicken/spam)
Canned fruits
Pasta/Pasta sauce
Cereal/Oatmeal/Pancake mix & syrup
Ramen
Bagged Beans/Rice
Boxed desserts (brownie/cake/fudge mix)
Stuffing & Mashed potatoes
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Misc. sides (knorr packets/hamburger helper/rice a roni)
Misc. snacks (granola bars/fruit cups/crackers)

For more information about food sources, go here: fppl.org/foodinsecurity.

Outdoor Storytime is back this June at the lovely Popelka Park! Join us at 11 am beginning this Friday, June 5. We recom...
05/30/2026

Outdoor Storytime is back this June at the lovely Popelka Park!

Join us at 11 am beginning this Friday, June 5.

We recommend signing up so we can contact you in case plans change due to weather.

Go here to reserve your spot: https://tinyurl.com/btpjsxs9

Kickoff summer with the Library!Stop by Rieger Park (1526 Circle Ave) for some summer fun. Sign up for summer reading, e...
05/29/2026

Kickoff summer with the Library!

Stop by Rieger Park (1526 Circle Ave) for some summer fun. Sign up for summer reading, enjoy some activities, get a coffee drink from Zemi Coffee, or shaved ice from Cool Truck Treats.

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/5ck3j2ta

When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not...
05/29/2026

When was your last legal check-up? You see a doctor regularly even when we're not sick. Why not a lawyer when you're not in a court case. A new local non-profit legal aid, The Legal Wellness Clinic, is partnering with FPPL to bring free legal check-ups to the library on Saturday, June 13 from 9 am-12 pm.

They will ask you a series of questions, then provide you with a Legal Wellness Plan that highlights any areas of concern where the law might impact you, and some referrals for next steps. You will have the opportunity to talk to a licensed attorney about your plan and ask any questions about it. The process takes between 30-45 minutes and is completely free. The check-up will cover these common issue areas: immigration, housing, family, employment/public benefits, debt/credit and future/safety planning.

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/bdy5d5nu

Help Shape the Next Phase of Digital Equity in Cook County!In 2023, Cook County released its inaugural Digital Equity Ac...
05/28/2026

Help Shape the Next Phase of Digital Equity in Cook County!

In 2023, Cook County released its inaugural Digital Equity Action Plan based on what residents shared about internet access, devices, skills, safety, and infrastructure. This short survey is a check-in to better understand what your digital life is like now, what has changed, and what Cook County should focus on next.

Click here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8817497/2026-Cook-County-Digital-Equity

Meet Donna Barba Higuera, Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author of The Last Cuentista series (as well as the Ramó...
05/27/2026

Meet Donna Barba Higuera, Newbery and Pura Belpré Award-winning author of The Last Cuentista series (as well as the Ramón and El Cucuy books for younger readers), and hear about her newest book, Firesnake. Los Amigos Bookstore will be here for people interested in buying copies.

Three of our lucky registrants will be selected to win a free copy of Firesnake to get signed.

Sign up for this event on June 3 at 7 pm: https://forestpark.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-author-donna-barba-higuera-last-cuentista-18727

Let's kick off summer and the summer reading challenge on Saturday, June 6 from 2-4 pm.Join us for the summer reading ki...
05/26/2026

Let's kick off summer and the summer reading challenge on Saturday, June 6 from 2-4 pm.

Join us for the summer reading kickoff party at Rieger Park! Stop by for fun activities, music, summer reading sign up, and snacks.

We will be joined by Zemi Coffee and Cool Truck Treats.

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/5ck3j2ta

Announcing the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge!We have reading programs for kids, teens and adults that begin June 1. See ...
05/26/2026

Announcing the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge!

We have reading programs for kids, teens and adults that begin June 1. See all the details at fppl.org/summer.

Adults & Teens can sign up now: https://tinyurl.com/jbjbcmd8

Kids (babies to 7th grade) can sign up beginning June 1.

And mark your calendars for the Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday, June 6 from 2-4 pm at Rieger Park. We will have activities, shaved ice from Cool Truck Treats and the Zemi Coffee Cart. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/5ck3j2ta

Happy Memorial Day!The Library is closed today for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 am. Access your ...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

The Library is closed today for Memorial Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 am. Access your account and thousands of resources 24/7 at fppl.org.

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7555 Jackson Boulevard
Forest Park, IL
60130

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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