Monday Nite Movies – Paddington

All Ages — Children under 9 years old must have an accompanying adult. Come see Paddington (G) on the big screen! -Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn and drinks just like at the movies! A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly […]

Soap Making

This program is full. To be added to the wait list, please contact the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 x229.   For Teens and Adults — Registration is required. Come get creative making homemade soap for the holidays! This soap could be an excellent gift or a wonderful surprise for entertaining your guests this holiday season! […]

Holiday – Draw Along!

Grades: K-8 — Registration is required. Draw your own holiday-themed cards to send to your favorite family members!

Creative Cocoa

Large Meeting Room 10311 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Grades 3-12. Create and enjoy your own custom hot cocoa.

ASL Club

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!

Crafter’s Corner

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 […]

Monday Nite Movies – The Grinch

All Ages — Children under 9 years old must have an accompanying adult. Come see The Grinch (G) on the big screen! -Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn and drinks just like at the movies! A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. -IMDb

Ultimate Taste Test Challenge

Large Meeting Room 10311 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Grades 3-12 Challenge your taste buds and try store brand vs name brand snacks. Can you taste the difference?

Event Series Holiday Closings 2022

Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24; Sunday, December 25; and Monday, December 26 for Christmas. We will reopen at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 27.

Animal Quest – Animal Show

Grades PreK-5 — Registration is closed. Please check our Program Calendar for more great programs! Lizards and rabbits and frogs – oh my! Come to an exotic animal show at the library brought to you by Animal Quest – petting is allowed!  

Perler Bead it!

Grades: 3-12 Create different Perler bead designs. We’ll provide different Perler bead colors and tools to help you get started!

Event Series Holiday Closings 2022

Holiday Closing

The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 31; Sunday, January 1, 2023; and Monday, January 2, 2023 for New Year's. We will reopen at 10 AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Large Meeting Room 10311 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL, United States

Grades 3-6 — Registration is required — Limited sign-ups. Looking for your next favorite book? Want to meet some new friends and talk about books? Join us at the library where we will be reading a new graphic novel each session! A copy of the book will be provided for sign-ups while supplies last.