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Chair Yoga (virtual)
Chair Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
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Glass Painting
Glass Painting
For ages 13+ - Registration is required. Come learn how to paint on glass! Take your favorite animated character and learn how to paint them on glass using a reversed painting technique. We're sorry. This program is full. To join the waitlist, please call (847) 455-6016 or stop by the Information Desk. Thank you! […]
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club
For adults - registration required Join us as we read and discuss a different science fiction or fantasy novel each month. January 7 - Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer February 4 - The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu March 4 - To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
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Library Quilt & Sew Club
Library Quilt & Sew Club
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
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The Write Stuff
The Write Stuff
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 […]
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Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza – Past, Present, & Future with Steve Dolinsky (virtual)
Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza – Past, Present, & Future with Steve Dolinsky (virtual)
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Join us for an evening with Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago). Steve will dish on The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City, his comprehensive guide to the styles, locales and people that […]
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Skills Toolkit 1-on-1 Sessions
Skills Toolkit 1-on-1 Sessions
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, […]
Knit & Crochet Group
Knit & Crochet Group
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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Mat Yoga (virtual)
Mat Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
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Skills Toolkit: Interview Tips and Prep Presentation
Skills Toolkit: Interview Tips and Prep Presentation
Join our presenter, Zuri, as she offers a FREE presentation on various skills related to finding a job. This presentation is on interview tips and prep. Mock interviews, information on navigating new interview and hiring processes, and important interview tactics will be covered.
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Tech Thursday: Microsoft Excel Basics
Tech Thursday: Microsoft Excel Basics
Limit 5 — No registration is required. Come to this program to the learn basics of Microsoft Excel. Learn how to use functions, format tables and work in data!
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Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
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Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome!
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2 events,
Chair Yoga (virtual)
Chair Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
1 event,
Flirty Fiction Romance Book Club
Flirty Fiction Romance Book Club
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! This month we'll be discussing the books we read on our own in December and picking […]
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Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau (virtual)
Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau (virtual)
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows […]
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Knit & Crochet Group
Knit & Crochet Group
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
0 events,
2 events,
Mat Yoga (virtual)
Mat Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
Cook the Book Book Club
Cook the Book Book Club
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 […]
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The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines
The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines
For Adults - Registration is Required Part Exhibit, Park Historical Talk, Part Workshop, join Ellie Carlson as she celebrates her very favorite holiday! Who was St. Valentine really? Who sent the oldest Valentine that is still in existence and what did it say? How did sending paper Valentines to loved ones catch on in so […]
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Friday Flicks
Friday Flicks
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is It Ends with Us (PG-13): When a woman's first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice […]
Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
2 events,
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Skills Toolkit 1-on-1 Sessions
Skills Toolkit 1-on-1 Sessions
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, […]
Knit & Crochet Group
Knit & Crochet Group
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.