Banned Books Week
Celebrate your right to read during Banned Books Week (October 1-7) with a fun day at the Library! On Sunday, October 1 we invite the community to come together for a rally. Stop by beginning 2 pm to make signs,…
Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month
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…
Top FPPL Checkouts of 2022
Top Ten Overall Items Hotspot Laptop Atomic Habits: Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Surface Tablet The Sentence: A Novel Where the Crawdads Sing Venom: Let There Be Carnage…
Let’s Celebrate Our Local Black Kidlit Authors
Happy Black History Month! While you should, of course, be reading Black authors year-round, Black History Month is the perfect time to support and learn about new-to-you Black writers. The Youth Services staff has compiled a list of the amazing…
Winter Reading Challenge
Follow Your Heart to the Library: Winter Reading Challenge February 1-28
Top Books & DVDs in 2021
As we approach the end of the year, it's fun to look back. Below you will find the top books and DVDs checked out at the Forest Park Public Library. If you missed any of these titles, click on the…
Marie’s Holiday Movie Picks
Marie Weinbrecht, Patron Services Clerk and the library's resident film buff, has put together a list of some of her favorite holiday movies. Click on the image or link to put a hold on the title or stream it when…
Indigenous Peoples and First Nations Books for Kids
“There is no such thing as a Native American. Nor is there a Native American language. We call ourselves Mvskoke, Diné, or any of the other names of our tribal nations.” Joy Harjo, U.S. poet laureate, When the Light of…
Enjoy the Holidays with the Library
It's that time of year! December is here and many community members are taking time to celebrate. At the library, we have a number of books, movies, and events to help you get in the holiday spirit.
Practicing Gratitude: Book Recs and a Kit for Kids
Ten to fifteen minutes a day is all the time you and your child need to start a habit that: Makes you feel happierNurtures and encourages positive emotionsImproves mental and physical health, as well as sleep qualityBoosts self-esteemFosters a sense…