Meet the Author: Ian Sullivan - HOW FOREST PARK WAS MADE

Class & Event Types:

America 250, Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture

Age Group:

Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Adults, Families, Everyone
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on March 3, 2026 @ 6:30pm.
  • A library card is not required.

Program Description

Event Details

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Forest Park has grown to be the crown jewel of St. Louis.

Can you imagine Forest Park without the Saint Louis Zoo? What about the Art Museum, or The Muny, or the Jewel Box? Journey through time to see how all your favorite Forest Park destinations first came to be. From World’s Fair to local wonderland, discover how Forest Park has transformed over two centuries into a dazzling destination of art, history, and science, all packed in a single park in St. Louis.

Meet author Ian Sullivan as he discusses his picture book for children, "How Forest Park was Made." 

About the Author:

headshot of a smiling dark haired man wearing a dark grey shirt with a blue background

Ian Sullivan grew up in the countryside just outside of St. Louis. Early on, Forest Park became a frequent destination to hunt down adventure, refuel imagination, and stumble into learning a thing or two. Still a St. Louis native, Ian regularly sees and reports on illustrated characters emerging from the world around him— particularly when he’s surrounded by his wife and three kids roaming the city’s most magical destinations.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by the Foundation

The St. Charles City County Library Foundation generously sponsored this event.