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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.
Phone: 847-455-6016
Library Hours:
- Mon – Wed:10 AM – 9 PM
- Thur – Fri:10 AM – 7 PM
- Sat:10 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.
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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Maker Mania
Maker Mania
For Families and Kids of All Ages — Registration is full. See you next time! Calling all crafty kids! Hop on over to the Franklin Park Library to get those creative minds cranking with a Maker Mania craft!
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Virtual Program - It will be offered via Zoom 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 & […]
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
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.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Registration is required. Join us for some light chess competition and instruction, if needed. Guaranteed not to be a stale(mate) evening!
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Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Tech Tuesdays: Intro to Our Digital Library
Tech Tuesdays: Intro to Our Digital Library
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn about the free digital services that come with a Franklin Park Library card. From research and homework help to eBooks and movies, we will go over everything that we offer to you! Bringing your own device is encouraged. We will focus on covering the Libby app, hoopla, Kanopy […]
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Kids’ Spanish
Kids’ Spanish
Grades K-5 — Registration required. Beginning Spanish for kids and their families. Play games, sample treats, and have fun!
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Bon Appetit
Bon Appetit
Grades 3-6 — Registration is full. See you at the next one! Try your hand at cooking! Come to the library and see the tastes we have in store for your future chefs! Grades 3-6 (Limit 20)
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Illinois Libraries Present: Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay
Illinois Libraries Present: Inciting Joy: A Conversation with Ross Gay
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Join us for a conversation with Ross Gay, American poet and New York Times best-selling essayist, as he kicks off a new year with his new book, Inciting Joy. Mr. Gay is the author of three collections of poetry: Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the […]
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Perler Bead It!
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!
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Anime Club Presents: Make Your Own Bento Box
Anime Club Presents: Make Your Own Bento Box
For Teens - Registration is required. Anime Club is collaborating with crafting programs to bring you: Build Your Own Bento Box! Learn how to turn your basic lunch into an adorable, yummy piece of art straight from Studio Ghibli or your favorite anime. Bring your appetites and creativity to make a Japanese food staple, while […]
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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.
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Sweet Treat Storytime
Sweet Treat Storytime
For families with kids of all ages. Come to this fun family storytime where we will read holiday-themed stories, sing songs, and make sweet story-themed treats to eat! Registration is closed. See you at the next one!
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Doodle Games
Doodle Games
Teens Grades 6-12 Spark your creativity and play fun drawing games with us. We'll play games such as Paper Telephone, Exquisite Corpse, and more. All drawing skill levels are welcome.
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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 3-year-old Newfoundland! Tail Waggin' Tutors gives kids the chance to practice their reading skills in a judgment-free space. Each child is given a private 10-minute session in which […]
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Trading Card Club
Trading Card Club
Bring your Pokemon, Yugioh, Magic the Gathering, or other trading cards to play. We'll have tables and light refreshments ready for you.
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Popular Page Turners Book Club
Popular Page Turners Book Club
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 Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. What would you change if you could go back in time? In a small back alley in Tokyo, there […]
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ASL Club
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!
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Game ON+
Game ON+
Teens Grades 6-12 Every other Friday (1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17) Join our video game program to play new and classic games. We'll also have board games and refreshments ready! Grades 9-12 are eligible to join our Discord server. Play, talk, and game with others virtually. Sign-up below and we’ll send you a Discord […]
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Virtual Program - It will be offered via Zoom 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 & […]
Chess Club
Chess Club
Registration is required. Join us for some light chess competition and instruction, if needed. Guaranteed not to be a stale(mate) evening!
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Lunar New Year Party – CANCELLED
Lunar New Year Party – CANCELLED
This program is cancelled. Please check the Program Calendar for more great programs!
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Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Tech Tuesdays: Intro to Windows
Tech Tuesdays: Intro to Windows
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of Windows 10/11. Bringing your own device is encouraged. We will go over the basics of file management, downloading/updating/uninstalling applications and programs, maintenance, useful tweaks and more.
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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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Little Performers
Little Performers
Grades K-5 - Registration is required. Have the acting bug? Play popular improv games and practice your acting skills.
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Teen Cuisine
Teen Cuisine
For Teens - Registration is required. Cook your own delicious meals and treats with us! Learn basic cooking skills and a delicious new recipe every meetup. All cooking skills are welcome. This Teen Cuisine, we'll be making the yummy snack: onigiri! These tasty triangle rice balls are from Japan and can be filled with many […]
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CANCELED – Scales-N-Tales Storytime
CANCELED – Scales-N-Tales Storytime
This program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience!
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Friday Flicks
Friday Flicks
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Where the Crawdads Sing (PG-13): A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved. This film stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, and […]
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Anime Club
Anime Club
Grades 6-12 — Registration is required. Calling all anime fans! Enjoy all things anime and manga with us. Participate in fun anime themed activities, games, and crafts. Meet with other anime enthusiasts and join our manga/anime discussions.
2 events,
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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Paint-N-Sip
Paint-N-Sip
Program is full. To be added to the wait list, call the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 229. Teens & Adults only — Limit 20 — Registration is required. Let your inner artist loose to create a masterpiece! A delicious, non-alcoholic beverage will also be served.
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Monday Nite Movies
Monday Nite Movies
All ages. Registration not required. See popular, award-winning animated features on the big screen and enjoy freshly-popped popcorn just like at the movies! This month, we'll be watching the Pixar film "Turning Red" in honor of Lunar New Year.
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YA Book Club
YA Book Club
For Teens - Registration is required. Join us on Zoom by clicking here. Or use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86009324580 Interested in reading different genres within YA and possibly making a friend or two? Come to our virtual book club where we read a YA book each month and discuss what we liked and didn't like about […]
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PJ Storytime
PJ Storytime
Registration is FULL — See you next time! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Registration required. Get cozy, pop on your pajamas and come in for an evening storytime with Miss Elizabeth. PJs are encouraged but not required!
3 events,
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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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 3-year-old Newfoundland! Tail Waggin' Tutors gives kids the chance to practice their reading skills in a judgment-free space. Each child is given a private 10-minute session in which […]
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!
2 events,
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.
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Game ON+
Game ON+
Teens Grades 6-12 Every other Friday (1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17) Join our video game program to play new and classic games. We'll also have board games and refreshments ready! Grades 9-12 are eligible to join our Discord server. Play, talk, and game with others virtually. Sign-up below and we’ll send you a Discord […]