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847-455-6016Rainbow Storytime
Rainbow Storytime
Recommended All Ages — Registration is required. A special storytime celebrating self-expression, identity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Featuring books, songs, and a special rainbow themed craft.
Phone: 847-455-6016
Library Hours:
- Mon – Wed:9 AM – 9 PM
- Thur – Fri:9 AM – 7 PM
- Sat:9 AM – 4 PM
- Sun:Closed
35 events found.
Kids Programs
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Let’s Paint!
Let’s Paint!
Recommended for 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!
1 event,
Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
2 events,
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Magical World of Balloons
Magical World of Balloons
All Ages - Registration opens May 1 ** You will be entered into a raffle for a $10 Roblox gift card when you attend! ** Smarty Pants is back to the Library for an epic and magical twist on his balloon show! The Magical World of Balloons is a theatrical style balloon stage show featuring […]
Ready, Set, Game!
Ready, Set, Game!
Must be 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.
1 event,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Recommended 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.
2 events,
Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
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Bon Appetit: Oreo Sushi
Bon Appetit: Oreo Sushi
Recommended for Grades K-6 — Registration is Required. See below. Try your hand at cooking! Come to the library and see the tastes we have in store for your future chefs! (Limit 20) Bring your appetites and chef hats! This Bon Appetit, we will be making Oreo Sushi
2 events,
Rockin’ Tots
Rockin’ Tots
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
Sensory Playtime
Sensory Playtime
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration required. After getting rowdy at Rockin' Tots, stick around for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together.
1 event,
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African Folktales
African Folktales
Must be at least 5 years old - Registration is required. ** You will be entered into a raffle for a $10 Roblox gift card when you attend! ** From the desert lands of the Sahara to the plains of the Serengeti to Mount Kilimanjaro and beyond – join a variety of characters from a […]
2 events,
Polish Storytime with Language Labs
Polish Storytime with Language Labs
Recommended for ages 2-8 with caregiver. Registration required. Join Bernadetta from Language Labs, as she teaches, sings songs, plays games, and offers crafts in Polish!
Rainbow Storytime
Rainbow Storytime
Open to all ages - Registration is required A special storytime celebrating self-expression, identity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Featuring books, songs, and a special rainbow themed craft.
2 events,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Recommended 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.
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Family Gaming Night
Family Gaming Night
Open to all ages -- Registration required. Spend time as a family playing games together. We will have games available for all age and ability levels throughout the library for you to try! Each game you play, earn a ticket for a prize raffle at the end! Prizes include gift certificates to Grand Stand Pizza, […]
1 event,
Rainbow Storytime
Rainbow Storytime
Recommended All Ages — Registration is required. A special storytime celebrating self-expression, identity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Featuring books, songs, and a special rainbow themed craft.
2 events,
Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Virtual Field Trip: Rainbows!
Virtual Field Trip: Rainbows!
Must be at least 5 — Registration is required. Why do we see colors in the sky after a storm? Come find out the science behind rainbows and make fun crafts to bring home! Because this is an educational-based program, ages 5 and up please.
2 events,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Recommended 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.
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
For Grades 3-8 - Registration is required. Do you like reading comics, graphic novels, and manga? Join our Graphic Novel Book Club as we read different books, play games, and do activities based on them. Then, help us vote on which book we read next time. Books are available at the circulation desk.
2 events,
Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
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Read to a Dog
Read to a Dog
Recommended for Ages 4 and up – Registration is in-person Give your child the chance to practice their reading skills in a judgment-free space! Each child is given a private 10-minute session where they will read to Joey the Corgi a book of their choice. Time slots given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up […]
3 events,
Rockin’ Tots
Rockin’ Tots
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
Sensory Playtime
Sensory Playtime
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration required. After getting rowdy at Rockin' Tots, stick around for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together.
Rainbow Storytime
Rainbow Storytime
Open to all ages - Registration is required A special storytime celebrating self-expression, identity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Featuring books, songs, and a special rainbow themed craft.
1 event,
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Arrayscape Gaming: Roblox Tycoon
Arrayscape Gaming: Roblox Tycoon
Must be Ages 8-13 - Registration opens May 1. Think like a gamer with the help of Arrayscape Gaming instructors. In Roblox's Tycoon, we will compete to see who can build up their base the fastest and come out on top! Because this is a video gaming program, ages 8 and up please.
1 event,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Recommended 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.
1 event,
Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
1 event,
Ready, Set, Game!
Ready, Set, Game!
Must be 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.