Upcoming Events

It's an afterschool playdate at the library!  Stop by between 3:00 - 4:45 for plenty of family friendly fun.

Always wanted to learn an instrument? Drop in to our beginner ukulele club and start learning your favorite songs! All ages

Create your own mini mindful journal. Decorate the cover.  Reflect on your thoughts, feelings and experiences each day, as you enhance your overall wellbeing. All ages.

Get ready to swing! Isabel Marcheselli's Trio, The Marcheselli Trio, is bringing an unforgettable jazzy showcase to the stage.

Map reading is an important skill to cultivate, even in the age of GPS.

New members are welcome, and current members are often willing to share their skills. Some yarn and needles can be provided, but donations are always welcome.

Come listen to your new favorite stories in English and Spanish followed by free play with new pals!

¡Ven a escuchar tus nuevos cuentos favoritos en inglés y español, seguidos por juego libre con tus nuevas/os amigas/os!

National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. This year's theme, “Find Your Joy,” is an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library. 

Whether you knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or crewel, these groups are the place for you.

Attention LEGO enthusiasts! All are invited to drop in for our freestyle Lego Building Club. Make new friends and browse our library's many LEGO-themed books. Have the freedom to build using your imagination.

National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. This year's theme, “Find Your Joy,” is an invitation for people of all backgrounds to explore and discover what sparks joy in them at the library. 

Come to the Forest Park Library to color in a calm environment. We've got a wide array of options from crayons to acrylic markers. Enjoy quiet music and snacks, talking is optional. Every other Friday afternoon. 

Parents, grandparents, and other guardians can team up with their children to add new characters or images to a landscape picture. We provide supplies; and you provide the imagination.

Add some green to your space! Join us in the Central Library Community Room and learn to make a mini terrarium for your desk, bookshelf, or dorm room. Supplies will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

Want to crochet but not sure where to start? Want to learn how to make a granny square? Found a really cool pattern but not quite sure how to make sense of it? Come learn to crochet or further your skills!

Find your poem in 90 minutes. Ever feel an emotion you wish you could capture? Poetry is that act of capturing. 

Wildlife on Wheels is rolling to the Library! Meet a selection of live animal ambassadors with educators from the Forest Park Zoo.

You've heard of Dungeons and Dragons, but what about all the other role playing systems? Join us as we explore different RPG options from all corners of the multiverse. Pre-generated characters and dice will be available at each session.