Blog – Forest Park Public Library

We Love Turtles!

At the Forest Park Public Library, we love turtles. Our favorite turtle is Shelly the Library Turtle who lives on the lower level in the Youth Services Department. We are celebrating Shelly with a special turtle-themed storytime on Friday, January…

MLK Day of Service

This year we honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s commitment to community and unity by inviting our kids and families to join us in a community service project in partnership with New Moms and Sarah’s Inn. We will create care kits…

Forest Park Public Library to Offer Social Work Services

Beginning in January, the Forest Park Public Library will begin hosting two interns from the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work. “The public library is a unique place because everyone is welcome no matter what their economic status, gender,…

Winter Storytime Session

The library offers many storytime opportunities during the winter. Regular Winter Storytimes Babybug Lapsit Storytime Tuesdays at 9:30 am Mother Goose Remixed Toddler Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 am Cuentos for Everyone Storytime Wednesdays at 10:30 am Merry Math Makers Storytime…

January New Books

Looking for a new book this month? Look no further! We have all the great new releases at the library. Click on the image to put the book on hold.

Most Popular Items in 2018

Here are the most checked out items at the Forest Park Public Library from December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018. Click on the image to put a hold on the item. Audiobooks Books (Fiction) Books (Non-Fiction) …

2018 Year in Review

It's been a great year for the Forest Park Public Library! Click here to read our Year In Review and our top circulated items.

All Things Unicorn

At the library, we love unicorns. And they are everywhere this year! Check out our unicorn recommendations for all ages.

New December Kids Books

Check out these great kids books available at the library this December. Click on the cover to put a hold on the book, or stop by the Youth Services Desk for help.

December New Books

Looking for a great book to read as the nights get longer? Check out these great new books coming to the library this December. Click on the cover and put a hold on the book.