Happy Veterans Day! According to the US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Day is "A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good." See the full history…
In 1953, the American Library Association (ALA) came together with literary leaders around the United States to condemn attacks on free expression by creating the Freedom to Read Statement. The statement begins with: “The freedom to read is essential to…
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,…
During the month of September, the libraries in the Proviso Township are putting on a challenge for patrons to visit all the libraries in our township and are entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card! The goal of this…
On Saturday, October 14, an annular solar eclipse will cross North, Central, and South America. The eclipse will be visible for millions of people in the Western Hemisphere. EVENTS…
The Forest Park Public Library Board of Trustees is looking for a Forest Park resident to serve on our Finance Committee. This volunteer position is a year-long commitment with potential for re-appointment. It's a great way to learn more about…
In honor of Pride Month this June, the Library will be collecting supplies to support Brave Space Alliance’s crisis pantry located at 9 N. Cicero. Brave Space Alliance is a black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center located on the south side of…
From May 1-14, the Forest Park Public Library will be collecting baby formula and diapers for New Moms, an organization with locations in Oak Park and Chicago. New Moms is an organization created to support new mothers ages 24 and…
This year, National Arbor Day is Friday, April 28. For the fourth time, Forest Park will be celebrating by planting a tree. This year, the tree will be planted at the Forest Park Public Library, on the corner of Jackson…
The Library presents a special Black History Month StoryWalk during the month of February on Madison Street. The featured title is The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson. The StoryWalk starts at Madison Park Kitchen, goes up Madison, towards Harlem,…