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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.  

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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…

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