By Forest Park Public Library on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 6:45 PM
 Wednesday night, the library will turn into a zoo! Kids, teens and adults, don’t miss your chance to experience this fantastic, up-close and hands-on reptile encounter, brought to you by Dave DiNaso's Traveling World of Reptiles! There are still a few spots remaining, so register now!
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By Forest Park Public Library on Saturday, August 16, 2008 9:02 AM
 The official coverage of the Olympics is pretty comprehensive, but if you're wishing for a better sense of what it's like for citizens, athletes, and spectators in the city itself, you can't get better than this series of candid images from professional photographer Kris Krüg, based out of Vancouver. ...
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By Forest Park Public Library on Friday, August 15, 2008 11:47 AM
The Georgia-Russia Conflict is the le ad story in international news this week. Russia: Opposing Viewpoints offers some good background information on the political situation. Putin's labyrinth : spies, murder, and the dark heart of the new Russia gives a darker view of the "real story" inside the Russian Federation. For a...
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By Forest Park Public Library on Monday, August 11, 2008 9:15 AM
 Chicago-born entertainer Bernie Mac passed away on Saturday, and the world lost a great comic. You can find out more about Bernie Mac's life in the biography Maybe You Never Cry Again. Or, why not check out The Bernie Mac Show on DVD?
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By Forest Park Public Library on Friday, August 01, 2008 8:19 AM
 With some authors, it's easy to tell what book comes next in a given series: Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books are all numbered (One for the Money, Two for the Dough,...), and Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone books go through the alphabet...
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By Forest Park Public Library on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 12:56 PM
A new round of computer classes will begin on September 6th. Registration begins at 9 a.m. on August 18th, and you can now register online, in person, or over the phone. Classes are held on Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m. Only six spaces are available per class, and they fill up fast, so register early to reserve your spot!
The following classes will be open for registration:
- Basic Skills in Windows XP: This class utilizes hands-on training and the mouse to perform basic functions. You will learn to use the mouse, launch programs, format copy files, create folders, rename files, and delete files and folders.
- Introduction to the Internet: Learn to navigate the web and perform searches by utilizing different search techniques and a variety of Internet sour ...
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By Forest Park Public Library on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:21 AM
Sing a counting song with Feist.....or checkout some fun counitng books from our concept book collection for toddlers, located downstairs in the Youth Services Department.
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By Forest Park Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 7:25 PM
Deunan Knute is one of the few survivors left in Earth's last city of Olympus after a global war with Bioroids; artificial clones. Deunan seeks to return humanity to power, with the help of help boyfriend who is 75% machine, as the try to retrieve the Appleseed to end the conflict.
The anime film Appleseed will be shown this Thursday, July 24, at 5:00 pm, downstairs in Youth Services.
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By Forest Park Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:16 AM
Adult Services Reference Assistant
Deadline for applications: Open Until Filled
Job Description: We’re looking for a service-oriented person to join a creative and collaborative Reference team in staffing a busy Reference desk. This staff member will be able to contribute to the library’s blog; provide readers’ advisory service; assist with programming, promotions, and collection development; and instruct patrons in the use of computer-based resources. Creative ideas for new projects are always encouraged!
Full/Part Time & Hours: Part Time - Hours: 20 hrs. per week including evenings and weekends. We can be flexible with a school schedule.
Requirements: Applicants for this position must be extremely tech-savvy, have the ability to deal with the public in a positive manner, and demonstrate good ora ...
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By Forest Park Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 8:15 AM
If you've always wanted to know more about your family's history, now's the time to start your research! The following two workshops will help:
Genealogy 101. Wednesday, August 6th at 7 p.m.
Learn how to use HeritageQuest and Ancestry Library Edition, two online tools available to you through the library's Web site. A Genealogy expert will show you how to use these tools to research your family's history.
Genealogy 201. Wednesday, September 10th at 7 p.m.
Learn about resources beyond Ancestry and HeritageQuest that you can use to help you discover more about your f ...
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