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Social Circle: Stories in the Circle with Susan Rohde
Social Circle: Stories in the Circle with Susan Rohde
We want the Library to be your happy place. All seniors (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Stories in the Circle with Susan RohdeFunds in part for this program were provided…
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Make Your Own Pride Flag Kit & Contest
Use your creativity to create your own pride flag this June. Register for your kit and pick it up between May 17-June 2. Turn your pride flag in by June 12 to be entered into the contest to win a $20 giftcard.All flags will be displayed at the Library for voting. All ages welcome.
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FPPL Walking Group
FPPL Walking Group
Take a fresh air walk in the neighborhoods around Forest Park. Participants will receive an Explore the Outdoors kit with a pedometer as long as supplies last.
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Rainbow Walk & Roll
Rainbow Walk & Roll
Celebrate Pride Month with a fun “parade” down Jackson Blvd that will end with a blast of vibrant color powder on the Library’s patio. The color is non-toxic and 100% safe for participants and the environment. We will meet at Garfield Elementary School’s playground (543 Hannah Ave) at 8 am. From there, we will parade down…
Guess The Potato Chip Challenge
Guess The Potato Chip Challenge
**This is an in-person program. Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.** Think you know potato chips? Drop in and join this taste testing challenge. Warning, there will be some unique interesting potato chip…
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Space Scavenger Hunt
Space Scavenger Hunt
**This is an in-person program. Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.** Learn some facts about space, laugh at some space themed jokes, and find the hidden planets by participating in our space scavenger…
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Social Circle: Digital Group Coaching
Social Circle: Digital Group Coaching
We want the Library to be your happy place. All seniors (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Digital coaching with Xandi WrightFunds in part for this program were provided through an…
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Pins and Needles
Pins and Needles
Beginning or experienced knitters, crochet enthusiasts, macrame or embroidery makers, or quilters: come join us in this sociable creative circle led by Karen Wiebe. Tea will be served.
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Scratch and Sniff Space Art
Scratch and Sniff Space Art
**This is an in-person program. Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.** Paint your own galaxy that you can smell using simple ingredients. Ages 8 to 10. Image URL: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.evanced.info/Customer/fppl/AUTISM_ACCEPTANCE_MONTH_573DF489.JPG
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Firefly Family Theater presents: Under the Stars
Firefly Family Theater presents: Under the Stars
Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Sing songs around the campfire, listen to the noises of the forest and watch the stars with friends. Under the Stars includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of summer fun for families! The show is ideal for ages 2-7, but has…
Ask a Queer Neighbor: Out and Proud in Forest Park
Ask a Queer Neighbor: Out and Proud in Forest Park
Celebrate Pride Month at this panel discussion with LGBTQ+ members of the Forest Park community. Bring your honest questions and your neighborly spirit.
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Social Circle: Trailside Museum Field Trip
Social Circle: Trailside Museum Field Trip
Join the Social Circle on a field trip to one of the jewels of the area, The Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest. We'll meet at the Museum--- 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL 60305. The Trailside Museum is fully accessible site and all will be accommodated. Please contact Skye with questions…
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Improv Playhouse presents Anansi the Spider: a West African Folktale
Improv Playhouse presents Anansi the Spider: a West African Folktale
Improv Playhouse brings the famous trickster from West African folklore to life in this production, designed for ages 5 and older.From the Improv Playhouse site: "This silly yet serious adaptation of Anansi and the Sky God follows Anansi, the human, who lives today in 2023 as they journey with their namesake, Anansi the Spider, to discover…
Movie Night: First Man
Movie Night: First Man
The Universe Awaits is not only our summer reading theme, but also a fitting theme of NASA itself. First Man is a dramatized account of the harrowing mission to land on the moon, centered around Neil Armstrong and his life during the space race. Come join us for a showing of this movie, along with…
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FPPL Walking Group
FPPL Walking Group
Take a fresh air walk in the neighborhoods around Forest Park. Participants will receive an Explore the Outdoors kit with a pedometer as long as supplies last.
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*KIT AVAILABLE* June Pre-K-K Make & Take Kits
*KIT AVAILABLE* June Pre-K-K Make & Take Kits
*This is a kit event. These are available while supplies last! Call ahead to have us set aside a bag. Make sure you specify how many bags you need. If you are looking for materials for a group of more than five, contact the Youth Services department to see how we can accommodate you.* Fun…
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Social Circle: Tai Chi
Social Circle: Tai Chi
We want the Library to be your happy place. All seniors (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Tai Chi with Tom WilkensFunds in part for this program were provided through an…
What’s In Your Stars
What’s In Your Stars
**This is an in-person program. Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.** Are you a Taurus? Are you a Leo? Are you a Libra? Let’s come together, talk about astrology and paint some constellations…
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African American Magick: a conversation with Stephanie Rose Bird
African American Magick: a conversation with Stephanie Rose Bird
Author and artist Stephanie Rose Bird will launch her latest book, African American Magick: A Modern Grimoire for the Natural Home at FPPL. This book is an inspired herbal guide to natural living with ancient techniques, remedies, and rituals from around the world centered on the rhythms of the seasons. She will be in conversation…
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Rainbow Pinecone painting
Rainbow Pinecone painting
**This is an in-person program. Please email us at ysfppl.org or call the YS Department at 708-689-6126 if you need access to a remote or recorded option or if you have other accessibility needs.** In honor of Pride Month, paint a pinecone in your favorite color(s) and take it home the next day. Ages 8 to…
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Social Circle: Chakra Wellness with Rose Mattax
Social Circle: Chakra Wellness with Rose Mattax
We want the Library to be your happy place. All seniors (55+) are invited to join in for some special community time each week. We’ll talk and share interests, enjoy guest speakers, and keep ourselves active, engaged, and well-informed. Today's topic: Chakra Wellness with Rose MattaxFunds in part for this program were provided through an…
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FPPL Walking Group
FPPL Walking Group
Take a fresh air walk in the neighborhoods around Forest Park. Participants will receive an Explore the Outdoors kit with a pedometer as long as supplies last.