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847-455-6016Saturday Storytime
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Turn off the Saturday morning cartoons and start your weekend off right with a morning full of stories and songs! Please register below:
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
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Flip-Flop Door Hanger Craft
Registration is required – Limit 20 people Looking for some tropical décor that’s perfect for summertime? Make an adorable door hanger during this fun craft!
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Grades: Preschool - 5th Come and practice your reading skills with Bailey, the Certified Therapy Dog! Be prepared for a kiss and cuddle from the 2 year-old Newfoundland! Please register below:
Tai Chi
Registration Required - We will email you a Zoom invitation the day before the program date. Tai chi is a type of low-impact, weight-bearing, and aerobic – yet relaxing – exercise. People of almost any age or condition can learn it. Participate virtually through Zoom with Tom Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Note: […]
Flip-Flop Door Hanger Craft
Registration is required – Limit 20 people Looking for some tropical décor that’s perfect for summertime? Make an adorable door hanger during this fun craft!
Watercolor Paint-N-Sip
For Families with Kids of All Ages. Explore the wonderful world of watercolors and learn about fascinating ocean life in this summer reading themed paint-along! This program is full. Please check the Program Calendar for more great programs!
Retro REVIVE
Grades 6-12 — Registration required If you're interested in what electronics look like on the inside, this program is for you! We'll take apart retro gaming consoles to conduct basic cleaning and problem solving. We'll attempt to restore consoles to working condition.
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Limit 20 — 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. We are currently limiting our storytime capacity to 20 people total.
FPPLDGamers
Grades 3-8 — Registration is required Program Dates: (6/10, 6/24, 7/21) Join our videogame/gaming club and play with other enthusiasts in person or virtually. We play Super Smash Bros, Jack Box games, Among us, and more.
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Franklin Park Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring library events, and funding library programs. New members are always welcome.
Chair Yoga
Registration is required – We will email you the Zoom & phone information the day before the program date. 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. […]
Adult Crafternoon
Registration is required – Limit 20 Are you an adult looking to get creative? Channel your creativity into a fun arts and crafts project! We will meet once a month to work on an easy project. All supplies will be provided. Please dress to get messy.
Book Buddies
Grades: Preschool - 8th Pair up with an older child and take turns reading to each other. Log your reading minutes for the Summer Reading Challenge: Oceans of Possibilities and follow up with a book discussion, drawing, a snack, and games! We will meet on the following Thursdays from 3-4 PM: 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, […]