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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 […]
Join us as we read and discuss a different science fiction or fantasy novel each month! Books for the upcoming discussion can be found at the Patron Services desk. April 1 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir May 6 - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley June 3 - Goddess of the River […]
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
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 […]
For adults. Registration required. This writers' workshop is a place where you can bring works in progress, push through writer's block, or get started on something entirely new. Open to beginner and experienced writers alike, all are welcome to join. Each session will start with a prompt or activity, followed by time for free writing […]
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and influencer based in Ohio, Nelson uses her platforms to yell, sing and celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight. She invites all to come on her foraging journey with her […]
We’re bringing our 125th year of serving the community of Franklin Park to a close with a huge party! Join us for entertainment by The Great Boodini as he presents his “Scary Objects...A Wizardly Magic Show” at 6 PM. Refreshments will follow from 6:45-7:15. Then, make sure to stay for a special performance from The […]
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!
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
For Adults - Registration is required. Come make beautiful handmade books using flowers, stickers, and tassels. Keep them for yourself and your reading or gift them to friends and family! We're sorry. Registration for this program is full. To be added to the waitlist, please call (847) 455-6016 or stop by the Information Desk. Thank […]
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! We're throwing it back this month and reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. Bella Swan's move to Forks, […]
This program is FULL. Adults only – Limit 25 – Registration is required. Peggy Garvin returns to teach us how to make beautiful seasonal centerpieces. Please bring your own garden pruners.
Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about popular books. This month, we're discussing The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré: Adunni, a 14-year-old Nigerian girl who longs for an education, must find a way for her voice to be heard loud and clear in a world where she and other […]
Want to build your resume, learn about interview tips, get help on your job search, get essay support, homework help, and more? Book a FREE one-on-one session with our professional, Zuri, to get the help you need, wherever you are on your career journey. Sessions are booked in 1 hour segments. To make your appointment, […]
This meeting has been cancelled. Please join us for our next meeting on Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 AM. The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome!
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 […]
This program is almost full. To register or be added to the wait list, please call the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 x229. Adults only – Limit 45 – Registration is required. Chef Susan Maddox returns to demonstrate how to create a great spring menu with a few fresh ingredients that can be found in […]
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Conclave (PG): When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. […]
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 Park District of […]
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
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 […]
For adults. Registration required. If you've ever wished that book clubs focused less on the book and more on the food, this is the club for you! Every month, each member will pick a recipe from a previously selected book to prepare and bring in to the book club. The resulting potluck is the perfect […]
This program is FULL. Teens & adults only - Limit 20 - Registration is required. Let your inner artist loose to create a masterpiece! A delicious, non-alcoholic beverage will also be served.
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again). […]
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