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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 […]
For adults. Registration required. If you've ever wished that book clubs focused less on the book and more on the food, this is the club for you! Every month, each member will pick a recipe from a previously selected book to prepare and bring in to the book club. The resulting potluck is the perfect […]
For Adults - Registration is Required Part Exhibit, Park Historical Talk, Part Workshop, join Ellie Carlson as she celebrates her very favorite holiday! Who was St. Valentine really? Who sent the oldest Valentine that is still in existence and what did it say? How did sending paper Valentines to loved ones catch on in so […]
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is It Ends with Us (PG-13): When a woman's first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice […]
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
Want to build your resume, learn about interview tips, get help on your job search, get essay support, homework help, and more? Book a FREE one-on-one session with our professional, Zuri, to get the help you need, wherever you are on your career journey. Sessions are booked in 1 hour segments. To make your appointment, […]
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 […]
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
Want to learn how to craft a resume or improve yours to stand out on the job search? Join us for a FREE 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 […]
For adults - registration required Join us as we read and discuss a different science fiction or fantasy novel each month. January 7 - Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer February 4 - The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu March 4 - To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Join us for an evening with James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is considered an American classic, read in schools and universities across the United States. His 2013 novel, The Good Lord […]
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
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!
Are you a crafty person? Are you new to crafting? Do you need just enough of a certain supply to finish off a craft project you're working on? Come to our 2nd annual Craft Supply Swap! You can search through the large selection of various craft supplies on display and take whatever you like. Best […]
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 Adults - Registration is required. Make adorable wooden cookies to decorate your home or give as a gift for Valentine's Day! We're sorry. This program is full. To join the waitlist, please call (847) 455-6016 or stop by the Information Desk. Thank you!
For adults. Registration required. Ever been curious about making your own sourdough bread at home, but not known where to start? Join us to learn more about the ancient breadmaking technique and leave with your very own starter and a guide on how to care for it. This event is full. If you would like […]
Limit 5 — No registration is required. Learn the basics of Google Drive and the Google Docs suite of productivity software, featuring Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.
For adults. Registration required. This writers' workshop is a place where you can bring works in progress, push through writer's block, or get started on something entirely new. Open to beginner and experienced writers alike, all are welcome to join. Each session will start with a prompt or activity, followed by time for free writing […]
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
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 […]
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
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 February we will be reading The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang. Stella Lane thinks math is […]
Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about popular books. This month, we are discussing Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin: Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, this is a dazzling and intricately imagined novel that examines the multifarious nature […]
Virtual Program — It will be offered via Zoom. Join us for an evening with National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan. She joins us to share about her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savoring the quiet moments. Her connection to […]
This program is FULL. To be added to the wait list, contact the Info Desk at 847-455-6016 ext. 229. Teen & Adults - Limit 20 - Registration is required. 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 […]
For adults. Registration required. If you've ever wished that book clubs focused less on the book and more on the food, this is the club for you! Every month, each member will pick a recipe from a previously selected book to prepare and bring in to the book club. The resulting potluck is the perfect […]
Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Conclave (PG): When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. […]
No registration is required. Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered!
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