Library Hours:
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
Chair Yoga classes are wonderful movement opportunities for any adult with limited mobility who wants to increase and maintain flexibility. Participate virtually with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside through Zoom or by phone. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom & phone information the day before the program date. Don’t […]
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our NEW music and movement toddler program!
For Adults - Registration is required. Come relax and make a beautiful tea towel to hang in your home for the springtime. It also could make a lovely gift.
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of Windows 10/11. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of file management, downloading/updating/uninstalling applications and programs, maintenance, useful tweaks and more.
We are busier than ever before, and our homes and brains and lives feel so cluttered! Certified Professional Organizer M. Colleen Klimczak teaches you time management strategies, clutter clearing skills, and easy stress relief tools that fit into your busy life. Registration is required.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Teens Grades 6-12 Fridays (4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17) 4:30pm - 6pm Take your gaming to the next level. Join our video game program to play new and classic games. Participate in friendly competitions and win prizes Grades 9-12 are eligible to join our Discord server. Play, talk, and game with others virtually. Sign-up below and […]
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
This is the class for you if you’ve never done yoga, if you want to get back to yoga, or if you want to explore familiar postures in a different way. Participate virtually through Zoom with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Adults only. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom […]
This event has been cancelled effective 4/9/24. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Teens, Grades 6-12 Try out Dungeons and Dragons in person. Drop in and get started on learning the basics. Beginners are welcome. Roll for initiative and Sign up below.
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
Grades K-5 – Registration is required. Get ready for a Kahoot! of a good time – with themed trivia the whole family can enjoy! Snacks will be provided. Prizes offered for 3 rounds of trivia!
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of macOS Ventura/Sonoma. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of file management, downloading/updating/uninstalling applications, maintenance, useful tweaks and more.
Grades 2 - 5 — Registration is Required. An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Looking for great deals on new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs? Join the Friends in the Library by the in-house book sale for a special, expanded book sale. You can also buy a reusable Friends tote bag full of materials for $5!
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
For Teens - Registration is required. Cook your own delicious meals and treats with us! Learn basic cooking skills and a delicious new recipe every meetup. All cooking skills are welcome.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our NEW music and movement toddler program!
Grades 3-6 — Registration is Closed. See You at the next one! Try your hand at cooking! Come to the library and see the tastes we have in store for your future chefs! Grades 3-6 (Limit 20)
For Adults- Registration is required Are you a defender of the HEA (Happily Ever After)? Join Flirty Fiction Book Club where we'll read a different romance book each month, talk about our favorite tropes, and find some new ones! For April we will be reading (2) books! Hide n Seek by Eden Emory and Ashley Pines and All […]
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of Ubuntu/Fedora Linux. Bringing your own device is required. We will go over the basics of installation, terminal use, package management, maintenance, useful tweaks and more.
Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about our favorite books and genres. This month, we are discussing The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict: Hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library, Belle de Costa Greene becomes one of the […]
Open to all ages and skill levels — Registration is required. Come and get crafty at Crafter's Corner! This program is crafting free time for all ages! Is there a craft that you’ve always wanted to try? Or do you need some extra space for a craft that you’ve been working on? Drop in anytime […]
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Teens Grades 6-12 Fridays (4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17) 4:30pm - 6pm Take your gaming to the next level. Join our video game program to play new and classic games. Participate in friendly competitions and win prizes Grades 9-12 are eligible to join our Discord server. Play, talk, and game with others virtually. Sign-up below and […]
The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome!
Join the Franklin Park Library at North Park for the Park District's Earth Day Celebration! Stop by our table for more information about Earth Day, recycling, and information about the library. It's sure to be a ton of fun! No registration necessary. For more information about the event, please visit the Franklin Park Park […]
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
Chair Yoga classes are wonderful movement opportunities for any adult with limited mobility who wants to increase and maintain flexibility. Participate virtually with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside through Zoom or by phone. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom & phone information the day before the program date. Don’t […]
Open to ages 4-12. Registration is required Come celebrate Earth Day at the Franklin Park Public Library! You’ll be able to plant your very own plant as well as other fun activities.
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Grades 2 & up — Registration is required. See below. For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
Grades 6-12 — Registration is required. Calling all anime fans! Enjoy all things anime and manga with us. Participate in fun anime themed activities, games, and crafts. Meet with other anime enthusiasts and join our manga/anime discussions.
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of Python and C++. Bringing your own device is required. We will go over data types, functions, logic and more.
Grades 2 - 5 — Registration is Required. An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Poor Things (R): The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. This film stars Academy Award® winner Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem […]
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
This is the class for you if you’ve never done yoga, if you want to get back to yoga, or if you want to explore familiar postures in a different way. Participate virtually through Zoom with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Adults only. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom […]
All Ages — Registration is required. Learn American Sign Language! Our mission is to come together as a community to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to bring awareness and communicate to individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or Non-Verbal. Play games and have fun while you learn the ASL alphabet and simple words and phrases!
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our NEW music and movement toddler program!
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Office. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of word processing, keynote/presentations and spreadsheets.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Teens Grades 6-12 Fridays (4/5, 4/19, 5/3, 5/17) 4:30pm - 6pm Take your gaming to the next level. Join our video game program to play new and classic games. Participate in friendly competitions and win prizes Grades 9-12 are eligible to join our Discord server. Play, talk, and game with others virtually. Sign-up below and […]
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
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