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This is the class for you if you’ve never done yoga, if you want to get back to yoga, or if you want to explore familiar postures in a different way. Participate virtually through Zoom with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Adults only. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom […]
All Ages — Registration is required. We're sorry, this program has been canceled. See you at the next one!
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Grades 2 & up — Registration is Full. See you at the next one! For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
For Teens - Registration is required. Interested in reading different genres within YA and possibly making a friend or two? Come to our book club (now in person!) where we read a YA book each month and discuss what we liked and didn't like about the book, as well as learn more about genres. From […]
Open to those in Pre-K - 5th Grade, with caregiver Registration for this event is now closed.
Grades 2 - 5 — Registration is Required. An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — 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.
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
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: 3-12 Create different Perler bead designs. We’ll provide different Perler bead colors and tools to help you get started!
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our NEW music and movement toddler program!
Teens, Grades 6-12 Try out Dungeons and Dragons in person. Drop in and get started on learning the basics. Beginners are welcome. Roll for initiative and Sign up below.
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
Open to all ages with caregiver -- Registration is Full for this program. Build your very own buddy at Franklin Park Public Library! Choose your buddy, give them a name, and decorate a shirt for them.
We're sorry. Registration is full. To be added to the waitlist, please call (847) 455-6016. For Adults Show off your love this Valentine's Day with this cute little gnome decoration. Stop by the library to make one of your very own to decorate your home for Valentine's Day!
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — 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.
Teens Grades 6-12 Fridays (1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8) 4:30pm - 6pm Take your gaming to the next level. Join our video game program to play new and classic games. Participate in friendly competitions and win prizes Grades 9-12 are eligible to join our Discord server. Play, talk, and game with others virtually. Sign-up below […]
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 […]
Are craft supplies taking over your house? Did you start a craft project only to decide it just wasn't for you? Do you have left-over craft supplies from a project you worked on but don't need anymore? Donate any craft items (they should be clean and free from any odor) to the Library during the […]
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
This is the class for you if you’ve never done yoga, if you want to get back to yoga, or if you want to explore familiar postures in a different way. Participate virtually through Zoom with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Adults only. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom […]
For children ages 10 and up through adults - Registration is required Did you see the solar eclipse in 2017? Get ready to do it all over again! Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium joins us to talk about the impressive solar eclipse coming up in April 2024. Learn what eclipses are, where to see […]
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
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 2 - 5 — Registration is Required. An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.
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 — 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.
Teens and Adults Program If you enjoy playing new and classic board games this is the program for you! Play with other tabletop gaming fans at your local library.
The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome!
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
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! This month, we’re watching Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse (PG)
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our NEW music and movement toddler program!
For Adults- Registration is required Are you a defender of the HEA (Happily Ever After)? Join Flirty Fiction Book Club where we'll read a different romance book each month, talk about our favorite tropes, and find some new ones! Book we'll be discussing: A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert Between her autism, her comic book […]
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Julia Quinn, the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning romance author, has written close to 40 novels including her popular series about the Bridgerton family which was adapted into an Emmy-nominated series on Netflix. Her newest novel, Queen Charlotte, is co-written with television pioneer Shonda […]
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
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.
Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about popular books. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is required. This month, we are discussing Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid: A story about race and privilege is centered around a […]
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — 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.
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (PG-13): Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a […]
Teens Grades 6-12 Fridays (1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/8) 4:30pm - 6pm Take your gaming to the next level. Join our video game program to play new and classic games. Participate in friendly competitions and win prizes Grades 9-12 are eligible to join our Discord server. Play, talk, and game with others virtually. Sign-up below […]
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!
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is Required. What are books if not mini adventures? In Mini Explorers we’ll read stories, sing songs, do activities, and maybe do a craft or two. Where will we go this week? A trip around the world? Deep sea diving? Hop on a rocket ship to the moon? Come […]
This is the class for you if you’ve never done yoga, if you want to get back to yoga, or if you want to explore familiar postures in a different way. Participate virtually through Zoom with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Adults only. 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!
Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Grades 2 & up — Registration is full. See you at the next one! For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
Open to ages 0-18 months, with a caregiver- Registration is required In Baby Storytime you’ll bond with your baby as we read stories, do activities, finger plays, and sing songs.
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.
For Teens - Registration is required. Interested in reading different genres within YA and possibly making a friend or two? Come to our book club (now in person!) where we read a YA book each month and discuss what we liked and didn't like about the book, as well as learn more about genres. From […]
Grades 2 - 5 — Registration is Required. An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every other Thursday from 5-6:30 pm.
Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — 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.
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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