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A program ad with text: Connecting Through Threads: social knitting for older adults and seniors. Thursdays, 11:30 am-2:30 pm.

A program ad with text stating, "Toddler and Kids Events occurring weekly. Artsy Tots, Thursdays at 11:00 am, registration required. Story Tots with Miss Candy, Fridays at 11:00 am, no registration required. Art Factory, designated Saturdays at 12:00 pm, ages 12 and under, no registration required."

Park Forest Public Library 2025 Local Author Fair. Saturday, August 30 from 11:00 am until 3:30 pm. Join us for a day filled with books, talks, and mingling with talented local authors! Our authors will be tabling in the Library Commons. Attend to enter our local author book bundle raffle!

The library will be closed Monday, September 1 for Labor Day.

Medicare 101 with Devoted Health. Tuesday, September 2 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Join us for an informative and easy-to-understand presentation that will walk you through the essentials of Medicare. Registration is encouraged.

Technicolor Teen Coloring Circle. Every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. No registration required.

Singing with Judy for Older Adults & Seniors

Thursday, August 28 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Registration is required.

Connecting Through Threads for Older Adults & Seniors

Thursday, August 28 from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm.

Story Tots with Miss Candy

Friday, August 29 from 11:00 am until 11:30 am.

Ageless Strength & Mobility with Arlene Santiago

Friday, August 29 from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm. Registration is required.

Local Author Fair

Saturday, August 30 from 11:00 am until 3:30 pm.

Medicare 101 with Devoted Health

Tuesday, September 2 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Registration is encouraged.

Technicolor Teen Coloring Circle

Tuesday, September 2 from 4:00 pm until 5:00 pm.

Online Library Card Registration

You can register for a library card online!

Steps

Fill out the form with your information.
SWAN will automatically detect your home library.
SWAN will issue you a barcode number.
Sign up for the SWAN mobile app.
Register for a PIN so that you can manage your account in the SWAN mobile app.

You no longer need a physical library card if you use the SWAN mobile app. If you still prefer a physical card, just come to the library with your photo ID showing your current address.

Online Card Registration

Library Survey 2025

The Park Forest Public Library invites you to participate in Library Survey 2025 to give feedback on how we're doing and to let us know what services you would like to see in the future. Please respond by October 1, 2025. We look forward to hearing from you!