Library Hours:
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 & […]
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!
Grades 2 & up — Registration is Required. For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Registration required. This program is full. See you at the next one!
Grades K-5. Registration required. This program is full.
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.
For Teens - Registration is required. Interested in reading different genres within YA and possibly making a friend or two? Come to our virtual Discord book club where we read a YA book each month and discuss what we liked and didn't like about the book without having to leave the comfort of home. From […]
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're watching "Sonic the Hedgehog 2".
Registration is required. Join in on playing chess with us! Whether you're new to the game or not, all are welcome.
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant […]
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
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're watching DC League of Superpets (PG).
This program is nearly full. To inquire about signing up or being added to the Wait List, please call us at 847-455-6016 ext. 229. Adults only — Limit 30 — Registration is required Back by popular demand, Peggy Garvin will lead a floral decoration class in creating an Easter-themed arrangement of tulips, iris, boronia, and […]
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.
Teens Grades 6-12 Every other Friday (4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30) 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 […]
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
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 & phone information the day before the program date. Don’t […]
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)
Grades K-5 - Registration is required. Get ready for a Kahoot! of a good time - with themed trivia the whole family can enjoy! Snacks will be provided. Prizes offered for 3 rounds of trivia!
Grades K-5 — Registration required. Beginning Spanish for kids and their families. Play games, sample treats, and have fun!
Grades PreK - 5th Come and practice your reading skills with Bailey, the Certified Therapy Dog! Be prepared for a kiss and cuddle from the giant 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 they […]
This program is almost full. Please call the Info Desk at (847)455-6016 ext 229 to inquire about being added to the wait list. Adults only - Limit 40 - Registration is required Chef Susan Maddox returns to demonstrate how to create spring dishes with incredible flavors utilizing fresh ingredients found in local grocery stores and […]
For Teens and Adults. Registration is required. Save the Earth by recycling paper and seeds into seed bombs that you can plant in your garden and watch grow into beautiful flowers!
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.
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.
The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome!
Grades: 3-12 Create different Perler bead designs. We’ll provide different Perler bead colors and tools to help you get started!
Registration is required. Join in on playing chess with us! Whether you're new to the game or not, all are welcome.
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
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. Take a look at what we're making in April: April Fool's Cookie Dough
Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Registration required. Get cozy, pop on your pajamas and come in for an evening storytime. PJs are encouraged but not required!
Teens Grades 6-12 Are you interested in painting or building your cool models and figurines? We'll provide simple tools, tips, and the space for you to work. We'll have a few models for you to build, paint and keep if you don't have any. Feel free to bring your own 3D prints, kits, anime figures […]
This event has been canceled effective 4/17/23. We apologize for the inconvenience and invite all prospective participants to the next week's event on Wednesday, April 26.
Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about our favorite books and genres. This month, we are discussing The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin: Determined to leave a mark on the world even though they are in the hospital and their days are dwindling, unlikely friends, 17-year-old Lenni […]
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 […]
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.
Teens Grades 6-12 Every other Friday (4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30) 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 […]
Home ownership provides your own safe haven, and also is one of the main drivers of generational wealth. Join Jamie Olesen and Michelle Aponte Boksa of Keller Williams Realty to learn why buying your first home could be the right choice for you and how to start your journey.
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
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 & phone information the day before the program date. Don’t […]
Grades 2 & up — Registration is Required. For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
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.
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Will Shortz, the editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle, and the world’s only academically accredited puzzle master, discusses crossword puzzles. The author/editor of more than 500 puzzle books, Shortz is also the puzzle master for NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and the founder and director […]
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!
This event has been canceled effective 4/26/23. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Grades 3 and up — Registration required Calling all Pokemon Fans! Bring your Pokemon cards, games, and more to play and discuss all things Pokemon with other fans.
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.
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is The Fabelmans (PG-13): Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see […]
For Teens - Registration is required. Interested in reading different genres within YA and possibly making a friend or two? Come to our virtual Discord book club where we read a YA book each month and discuss what we liked and didn't like about the book without having to leave the comfort of home. From […]
Looking for great deals on new or gently used books, CDs, and DVDs? Join the Friends in the Library by the in-house book sale for a special, expanded book sale. You can also buy a reusable Friends tote bag full of materials for $5!
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! We will be watching Sing 2 (PG).
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Grades PreK - 5th Come and practice your reading skills with Bailey, the Certified Therapy Dog! Be prepared for a kiss and cuddle from the giant 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 they […]
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
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)
Grades K-5 - Registration is required. Get ready for a Kahoot! of a good time - with themed trivia the whole family can enjoy! Snacks will be provided. Prizes offered for 3 rounds of trivia!
For Teens and Adults. Registration is required. May the 4th be with you Jedi and Sith! All teens and adults are welcome to make their favorite droid, R2D2, into a luminary to light your way through the galaxy!
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.
Teens Grades 6-12 Every other Friday (4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30) 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 […]
Visit our Library and check out the new Free Comic Book Day 2023 display in the Teen Zone. Celebrate all things comics and check out the graphic novels we have on shelf. Grab a few comics and giveaways for free while supplies last!
Join us for a free Tree Planting workshop! No experience is necessary, and dress to get dirty! This is a great weekend volunteer opportunity since up to 30 trees will be planted on library grounds. The Library would like to thank Andy Smolen and the Village of Franklin Park for helping to green up the […]
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone. Jarrett creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his […]
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