Library Hours:
No registration required. Free healthy breakfast for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Grades 6-12 - limit 10 Join our Pokémon fan club for Pokémon themed activities such as watching the anime, crafts, and playing video games
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Office. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of word processing, keynote/presentations and spreadsheets.
Recommended 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!
No registration required. Free healthy breakfast for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
No registration required. Free healthy lunch for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
No registration required. Free healthy breakfast for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
Recommended 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.
No registration required. Free healthy lunch for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
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: 3-12 Create different Perler bead designs. We’ll provide different Perler bead colors and tools to help you get started!
No registration required. Free healthy breakfast for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
No registration required. Free healthy lunch for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
Calling 2024 High School Graduates: Do You Still Need Money for College? Join the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) for a FREE FAFSA Workshop. We can also help you plan for life after high school including college and career exploration. Here’s what you should bring: Social Security Numbers (Student) Your Alien Registration Number, if the […]
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of using Google Docs. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of word processing, keynote/presentations and spreadsheets.
No registration required. Free healthy breakfast for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
No registration required. Free healthy lunch for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
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 […]
No registration required. Free healthy breakfast for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
No registration required. Free healthy lunch for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
Teens Grades 6-12 2:30pm - 4:30pm 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 and come in during a program […]
Get ahead in your job search with our resume building workshop! Whether you are applying for your very first job, an internship, or preparing for college applications, this workshop will provide you with the resources you need to stand out. Unlock the secrets to a standout resume in just one hour! Join us for 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!
Get ahead in your job search with our resume building workshop! Whether you are applying for your very first job, an internship, or preparing for college applications, this workshop will provide you with the resources you need to stand out. Get personalized resume guidance in a one-on-one session! Book a session with our expert instructor […]
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 […]
Open to ages 0-4 with Caregiver- Registration is Required Have you been interested in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? Wondering what it is and what you must do? Look no further because on Monday, August 12th at 5 pm we’ll be hosting a 1000 Books Kick-off party. We’ll talk about what a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten […]
No registration required. Free healthy breakfast for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
No registration required. Free healthy lunch for all kids under 18. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from June 6 until August 13. Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the US Department of Agriculture.
For Adults - Registration is Required. Caution: Hot glue guns will be used. Come make beautiful fairy gardens that you can carry around with you in a jar. Spruce up a bookshelf or add to your own garden. These jars will be filled with fairy sized doors, mushrooms, and more, as well as moss to […]
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of iOS on the iPhone and iPadOS on the iPad. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of navigation, file management, downloading/uninstalling apps, customization of your home and lock screens, tips and more.
Teens Grades 6-12 Try different activities, games, skills, crafts, and more at every program date. Popular activities may appear for future programs. 8/15 Learn to play the popular trading card game Magic the Gathering. Sign up below
Grades 2 - 5 — Registration is Required. We're sorry, this event has been canceled. See you at the next one!
For Grades 3-8 - Registration is required. Do you like reading comics, graphic novels, and manga? Join our Graphic Novel Book Club as we read different books, play games, and do activities based on them. Then, help us vote on which book we read next time. Books are available at the circulation desk. This month's […]
Want to learn how to craft a resume or improve yours to stand out on the job search? Join us for a resume building workshop at the Franklin Park Public Library! Regardless of where you are on your professional journey we will meet you where you are at. Here's what you'll learn at the presentation: […]
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!
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 […]
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our 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! For our August 20th meeting at 5:30 pm we will be reading Nocticadia by Keri Lake and A […]
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.
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of Android on your phone. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of navigation, file management, downloading/uninstalling apps, customization of your home and lock screens, tips and more.
Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about popular books. This month, we're discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus: In the early 1960s, chemist and single mother Elizabeth Zott, the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show due to her revolutionary skills in the kitchen, uses this opportunity to dare women to […]
Recommended ages 3-12 with caregiver- Registration is Required, please register for each month A brand-new crafting program for kids ages 3-12! Each month we’ll do a different craft. All supplies will be provided. Maximum 20 kids
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is American Fiction (R): A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain. This film stars […]
Game ON+ scheduled for 8/23 has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Join representatives from the Village of Franklin Park's Clerk's Office at the Library for passport service hours. Appointments will be available from 10 AM to 2 PM and can be made by contacting the Clerk's Office at 847-671-8242. Visit https://www.fppld.org/VoFPPassport for more information.
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 […]
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Recommended for Grades 2 & up — For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of Windows 10/11. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of file management, downloading/updating/uninstalling applications and programs, maintenance, useful tweaks and more.
Recommended 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.
Tabletop Gaming club scheduled for 8/30 has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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