The Library will be closed on Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7.
After careful consideration, the Forest Park Public Library will enact some changes to our Hoopla Digital service. Starting January 1, the monthly borrow limit will go from ten to seven. So far in 2025, we have an average of 366.8…
Freedom to Read Week (or Banned Books Week) was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Typically (but not always) held during the last week of…
The Park District of Forest Park and the Forest Park Public Library are partnering to offer the opportunity to check out a one-week pool pass during the summer. This is only available for Forest Park Public Library cardholders in good…
The Forest Park Public Library now offers a temporary library card. To get a card, all you have to show is a non-expired photo ID with name and birthdate and provide at least one method of communication (email or phone…
Disability Pride Month occurs worldwide, usually in July. It originated in the United States to commemorate the passing of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. According the Pew Center for Research, 42.5 million Americans living with disabilities representing…
The Forest Park Public Library will hold a Book Donation Drive from April 10 through April 16 and a Book Sale on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Book Donation Drive We will be collecting book donations from April…
Happy Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month! According to the National Hispanic Heritage Month website, “Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from…
At FPPL, we value community and want to provide services that build on our strong community. The Seed Library fits with our priorities of equity, sustainability, and community engagement. We want to wish you happy gardening! How does it work?…
The Forest Park Public Library Board of Trustees and staff announce a new policy to eliminate Library fines beginning on May 4. This new policy aims to decrease unnecessary punitive actions that keep Forest Parkers from using the Library and…
Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) is when enslaved African Americans of Galveston, Texas learned they were free. The news erupted into a history-making celebration known as “Juneteenth.” The formerly enslaved African Americans rejoiced and declared that day “Freedom Day,” “Emancipation Day,”…