The Library will be closed on Sunday, September 6 & Monday, September 7.
On June 19, 2026 the Forest Park Public Library has been serving the community of Forest Park for 110 years. See our history here. June is one of our busiest months so we decided to celebrate in August this year…
The Historical Society of Forest Park, the Forest Park Review and the Forest Park Public Library are teaming up for a fun historical project this year. Have you ever found an old newspaper article that was so good you needed…
Community organizations are in need of your support. If you able to help with funds, food donations or time, please check out the information below. Forest Park Food Pantry located at the Howard Mohr Community Center at 7640 Jackson Boulevard…
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…
November 16-December 21 The winter can be an especially hard time of year for many people in the community. To help people in need, the Library will be holding a drive to collect items for the Comfort Cabinet. During the…
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…
Legal Aid Chicago You can submit an online application for assistance 7 days a week. Call 312-341-1070 Monday - Friday Lines open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Click here to find the dates, times, and locations of upcoming free legal…
Little Free Dog Library Ribbon Cutting & Parade Saturday, May 10 at 10 am The Village of Forest Park, the Forest Park Recreation Board, and the Forest Park Public Library have teamed up to create a special event for dogs…
Howard Mohr Community Center Food Pantry 7640 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL | 708-771-7737 Requires proof of Forest Park address Call ahead Distribution Hours: Monday through Friday: 9 am - 2 pm Forest Park Community Fridge 7640 Jackson Blvd, Forest…
Registration Now Closed Until After the Primary on March 17. You can now register to vote at the FPPL! Come by the library to register to vote at the Library beginning March 19, 2026. If a deputy registrar is unavailable,…