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Book Buddies
Book Buddies
Grades: Preschool - 8th Pair up with an older child and take turns reading to each other and follow up with a book discussion, drawing together, a snack, and games! 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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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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Prairie State Primer
Prairie State Primer
Join us for an evening of travel, history, and refreshments with world traveler, John Lynn. John has photographed all 2400 Illinois cities, villages, and towns. He has also hiked, biked, and canoed enough historic and scenic trails, roads, and rivers in North America and Britain to circle the globe. On this occasion, John promises to […]
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Snacks Around the World
Snacks Around the World
Teens — Grades 6-12 — Registration required Get ready to indulge in tasty treats. Try out new snacks from around the world. Eat popular treats and add new delicious favorite foods to your shopping list.
Chair Yoga
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. […]
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Knit & Crochet Group
Knit & Crochet Group
New members are always welcome! Join fellow crafters from every skill level. Learn tips and tricks and share projects you’re creating.
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors
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:
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Mighty Monarchs Book Club
Mighty Monarchs Book Club
Grades K-3 — Registration is required. Hop on over to the library for some super fun activities and discussions on the Monarch Book Award Nominees! The Monarchs is an Illinois book award with winner chosen by kids just like YOU.
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Crafter’s Corner
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 […]
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Chair Yoga
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. […]
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Maker Mania
Maker Mania
For Families and Kids of All Ages — Registration is required. Calling all crafty kids! Hop on over to the Franklin Park Library to get those creative minds cranking with a Maker Mania craft! Registration is full. See you next time! :)
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Popular Page Turners Book Club
Popular Page Turners Book Club
Registration is required. Join us for the Popular Page Turners Book Club for an evening of engaging conversation discussing books in our favorite genres and areas of interest! We will be discussing The Mystery of Mrs. Christie: A Novel, by Marie Benedict "A stunning story... The ending is ingenious, and it's possible that Benedict has brought to […]
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Book Buddies
Book Buddies
Grades PreK-8 — Registration is required. Pair up with an older child and take turns reading to each other and follow up with a book discussion, drawing together, a snack, and games!
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Friends of the Library Meeting
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.
Knit & Crochet Group
Knit & Crochet Group
New members are always welcome! Join fellow crafters from every skill level. Learn tips and tricks and share projects you’re creating.
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Monday Nite Movies – Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Monday Nite Movies – Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
All Ages — Children under 9 years old must have an accompanying adult. Come see Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (G) on the big screen! -Enjoy fresh-popped popcorn and drinks just like at the movies! A wild stallion is captured by humans and slowly loses the will to resist training, yet, throughout his struggles for […]
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PJ Storytime
PJ Storytime
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Get cozy, pop on your pajamas and come in for an evening storytime with Miss Elizabeth. PJs are encouraged but not required!
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Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Grades PreK-5 — Registration is required. 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!
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Scales-N-Tales Storytime
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.