Holiday Closing
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for Labor Day. We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 3.
Library Hours:
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024 for Labor Day. We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 3.
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
Recommended for Grades 3-6 — Registration is Required. See below. 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)
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
Limit 6 — Registration is required. Learn the basics of macOS Sonoma/Sequoia. Bringing your own device is highly recommended. We will go over the basics of file management, downloading/updating/uninstalling applications, maintenance, useful tweaks and more.
Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages.
For Adults - Registration is Required. Get creative making mosaics out of clay and seeds! Pick one of the shapes or make your own out of clay as your base and then add seeds and beans to make a beautiful mosaic look.
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.
Teens Grades 6-12 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 and come in during a program […]
Recommended Ages 0-11 – Registration is required. The BBR Band invites families to rock out, fusing Latin rhythms, bossanova vibes, rumba-flamenco grooves, contemporary Caribbean beats, and a touch of blues rock and bluegrass flavors. Get ready to be immersed in a diverse and electrifying sonic experience that transcends boundaries and celebrates the beauty of bilingualism!
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 […]
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!
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
Teens Grades 6-12 Try different activities, games, skills, crafts, and more at every program date. Popular activities may appear for future programs. 9/10 drop by to play the popular game ping-pong. Sign up below
Open to ages 0-5 with Caregiver- Registration is Required Join Miss Hannah on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 pm for a cozy Goodnight Storytime. Come dressed in your comfy clothes and bring your favorite stuffie!
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!
Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages.
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 […]
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.
THIS PROGRAM IS NEARLY FULL. To register or be added to the wait list, please call the Info Desk at 847-455-6016, ext. 229. Teens & adults only - Registration is required - Limit 20 Let your inner artist loose to create a masterpiece! A delicious, non-alcoholic beverage will also be served.
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 […]
Join Robin Dawson from Medicare Solutions Network for a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out of pocket exposure. She’ll discuss Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Plans, and cost saving strategies for the years ahead.
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
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.
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 September we'll be reading The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams as our main book. […]
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.
Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages.
Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about popular books. This month, we're discussing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson: A last-of-her-kind outcast and member of the Pack Horse Library Project braves the hardships of Kentucky's Great Depression and hostile community discrimination to bring the near-magical perspectives of books to […]
Recommended ages 3-12 with caregiver- Registration is Required A brand-new crafting program for kids ages 3-12! Each month we’ll do a different craft. All supplies will be provided.
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.
Teens Grades 6-12 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 and come in during a program […]
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. For September […]
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.
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 is required. Enjoy treats and games while you learn about resources for your bilingual family!
This event is canceled effective 9/24/24. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Recommended for Grades 2 & up — Registration is required. See below. For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages.
Teens Grades 6-12 Try different activities, games, skills, crafts, and more at every program date. Popular activities may appear for future programs. Sign up below
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.
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (R): The British military recruits a small group of highly skilled soldiers to strike against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II. This film stars Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, and Cary Elwes. […]
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: […]
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. Sign up for a one-on-one session to […]
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 Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
Recommended for Grades 2 & up — Registration is required. See below. For artists of all levels! Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an afternoon of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun!
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
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!
Recommended Grades K-5 – Registration is required. Did you know Franklin Park was named Bee City, USA? See real bees up close! Hear from the Village of Franklin Park's own beekeeper, Monika Suryovich, on the importance of bees in the community, and then enjoy a story and craft. This program is in partnership with the […]
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.
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 […]
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.