| Forest Park |
380 Belmont Avenue
Manager: Reggie Wilson |
Forest Park neighborhood residents outgrew the provisional circulating library that was set up at Park Memorial Baptist Church and residents wanted a full service branch library. In 1908, Industrialist Andrew Carnegie provided $50,000 for three branch libraries that included Forest Park Branch Library. Carnegie required that neighborhood citizens subscribe for land to match his donation of money for the building. Over 500 prominent Forest Park citizens subscribed for land and soon Forest Park Branch Library was completed in 1909.
Movies at Forest Park
The Spiderwick Chronicles (movie)
Wednesday, July 2 at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 5 at Noon, and Saturday, July 12 at Noon
From the beloved best selling series of books comes this fantasy adventure about the Grave family who moves into the secluded house of their great, great Uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Once there, they begin to notice strange accidents and disappearances that seem to happen on a daily basis and they begin to uncover the fantastic truth of creatures that inhabit the Spiderwick estate. The Spiderwick Chronicles is rated PG for scary creature action and violence, peril and some thematic elements and is 97 minutes long.
**Note: The Community Room is not yet handicapped-accessible.
Russian Book Group
Last Wednesday of the month at 6 PM
How would you like to join Forest Park Branch Library staff member Irina Grinshteyn to discuss interesting popular books that are written in Russian? The Forest Park Branch Library Russian Book Club may be just what you are looking for.
This informal club will meet once a month on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. This book discussion is held exclusively in the Russian language.
If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the club, call or drop by the branch during open hours.
Hi!Tech Help for Seniors
Half-hour sessions are available with trained volunteers who will help you get started with the wide world of computers! Please call the branch directly for an appointment. This service is intended for Beginners who need one-on-one help becoming more comfortable with the mouse, keyboard, and Windows desktop environment.
State Representative Mary Rogeness Office Hours: 2nd Tuesday, 3:30-5 pm
State Representative Mary Rogeness (R) will hold her office hours at the Forest Park branch on the second Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 5 p.m.
COLLECTIONS include:
- Children's and adult books
- Fiction and non-fiction materials
- Feature films, children's videos, and documentaries
- CD-ROMS and cassette/book kits
- CDS and cassettes
- Russian language collection
- Vietnamese language collection
SERVICES include:
- Reference: assists patrons in finding answers and/or materials
- Reader's Advisory: helps patrons of all ages find the right book
- PACS to access local and regional library catalogs
- Interlibrary and intralibrary loan service
- Access to databases with general, health and business information for adults and children
- Computer access: sign up at reference desk
- Word processing: 30 minute slots
- Internet: 30 minute slots
- Photocopy machine for public use
- Coupon exchange: We have hundreds of store coupons for you to browse!
FOR CHILDREN:
- Children's programming
- Storytimes for young children
- School Vacation Week activities
- Summer reading program
For Branch Advisory Committee information, contact:
Ginna Ondricek
Help shape the direction of the Forest Park Branch Library at its next advisory meeting. We want your suggestions.
Regular meetings: First Monday of the month at 6 pm
MEETINGS ON HIATUS FOR THE SUMMER
Note: Meetings are held at the East Forest Park Branch, 122/124 Island Pond Rd.
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