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).
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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.
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.
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
This program is now full. Please call the Info Desk at (847)455-6016 ext 229 to inquire about being added to the wait list. 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.
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.
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 monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about our favorite books and genres. This month, we are discussing The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams: Working at the local library, Aleisha reads every book on a secret list she found, which transports her from the painful realities she’s facing at home, and decides […]
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. “Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! With Jonathan, you never quite know what he’ll say next, but his unfiltered […]
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 […]
The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome!
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 […]
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 Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG).
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 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 […]
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 Banshees of Inisherin (R): Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. This film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Refreshments will also be available.
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.
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.
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 […]
For Adults and Teens. Registration is required. Start off your summer by decorating your outdoor space with pretty pressed flower lanterns. These lanterns are cute and give off the perfect summery vibes. Stop by and make one with us! We're sorry! Registration is full. To be added to the waitlist, please call (847) 455-6016.
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 […]
Start your summer on the right note at our Summer Reading Kick-off Party! Bring your family and friends, pick-up your reading packet, and partake in the plentiful outdoor activities. Offerings will include a giant inflatable obstacle course, a videogame truck with the latest technology, a magician, an ice cream truck, a lemonade stand, a prize […]