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NOTE: This is Letters *from* Santa, not Letters *to* Santa! Franklin Park Library was so excited when Santa, who is visiting the Library on December 3, told the librarians that all the Library Kids have been good this year and can receive a personalized letter from Santa! To request a letter from Santa (or another […]
Must be in Grades 5-12- Registration for this event has CLOSED Cook your own delicious meals and treats with us! Learn basic cooking skills and a delightful new recipe at every meetup. This month we’ll be making: Chocolate Brownies
Must be Grades 2 - 6 An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Every month from 5-6:30 pm. Sign up for Ready, Set, Game! email reminders!
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is not required. Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Registration for this program is nearly full. To sign-up or be added to the wait list, call the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 229. Teens & Adults - Limit 25 - Registration is required. Let your inner artist loose to create a masterpiece! A delicious, non-alcoholic beverage will also be served.
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together! Sign up to receive reminder emails about this program below:
Recommended for ages 5+ – Registration is Required Get a glimpse of what it’s like to go on a paleontological dig by exploring museum-quality fossil specimens from species like Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex! Come 15 minutes before the program and get to meet Ranger!
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver. Join us for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together. Sign up to receive a reminder email for this program below:
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 November we will be reading King of Wrath by Ana Huang. Physical copies will be available […]
Board meetings are open to the public.
Recommended for ages 2-8. Join The Language Labs as they bring Spanish Storytime to your Library! Enjoy stories, games, songs, and crafts in Spanish. Spanish speakers are encouraged to attend, but you do not have to be a current speaker to enjoy this program! Sign up for an email reminder for this program below:
Registration for this program is FULL. To be added to the wait list, call the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 229. Adults only - Limit 45 - Registration is required. The holidays are fast approaching and a great way to celebrate is enjoying some excellent Christmas sweets & petit fours that your family and […]
Grades: 3-12 Create different Perler bead designs. We’ll provide different Perler bead colors and tools to help you get started!
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is not required. Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal each week! Some bilingual Spanish.
Must be in Grades 5-12 – Registration Required Take a snack-tacular journey around the world to find the best, the meh, and just plain weird that each country has to offer! Egg chips? Sweet corn puffs? Spanish chocolate? We try it all! For science!
The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs.
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver. No registration necessary. Join us for a special Storypalooza at Franklin Park's new coffee shop, Finch Coffee! Come for all the regular fun of Storytime and stay to try some goodies! Sign up to receive reminder emails about this program below:
For Adults - Registration is required. Come and color your own Autumn tea towel than you can display in your home. We're sorry. Registration for this event is full. To be added to the waitlist, please call (847) 455-6016 or stop by the Information Desk.
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is not required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
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