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847-455-6016Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
Phone: 847-455-6016
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- Mon – Wed:9 AM – 9 PM
- Thur – Fri:9 AM – 7 PM
- Sat:9 AM – 4 PM
- Sun:Closed
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Mat Yoga (virtual)
Mat Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
Cook the Book Book Club
Cook the Book Book Club
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 […]
1 event,
Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
1 event,
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The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines
The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines
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 […]
1 event,
Ready, Set, Game!
Ready, Set, Game!
Must be 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.
3 events,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
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.
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Friday Flicks
Friday Flicks
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 […]
Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
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!
3 events,
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Take Your Child to the Library Day
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 1 is Take Your Child to the Library Day! #TYCLD Enjoy three different crafts as a family while you visit the Library!
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Skills Toolkit 1-on-1 Sessions
Skills Toolkit 1-on-1 Sessions
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, […]
Knit & Crochet Group
Knit & Crochet Group
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
0 events,
5 events,
Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
Chair Yoga (virtual)
Chair Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
Perler Bead it!
Perler Bead it!
Grades: 3-12 Create different Perler bead designs. We’ll provide different Perler bead colors and tools to help you get started!
5 events,
Rockin’ Tots
Rockin’ Tots
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
Sensory Playtime
Sensory Playtime
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration required. After getting rowdy at Rockin' Tots, stick around for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together.
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Dinosaur Virtual Field Trip
Dinosaur Virtual Field Trip
Must be at least 5 — Registration is required. Join us as we explore the world of dinosaurs through a virtual tour of dinosaur exhibits! We will discuss how and where dinosaurs lived, how dinosaur fossils were found and came to museums, and work on dinosaur related crafts and activities. ** This program encourages kids […]
2 events,
Library Quilt & Sew Club
Library Quilt & Sew Club
Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills.
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Bon Appetit: Valentine’s Cookie Decorating
Bon Appetit: Valentine’s Cookie Decorating
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) This Bon Appetit, we'll be seeing RED... and white and pink! Let's show our family some love this Valentines Day […]
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1 event,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
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.
2 events,
Friends Book Sale
Friends Book Sale
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!
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Craft Supply Swap
Craft Supply Swap
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 […]
0 events,
3 events,
Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
Mat Yoga (virtual)
Mat Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
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Wooden Heart Valentine Cookie Decorations
Wooden Heart Valentine Cookie Decorations
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!
4 events,
Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
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Starting with Sourdough Starters
Starting with Sourdough Starters
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 […]
Goodnight, Storytime
Goodnight, Storytime
Recommended 0-5 with Caregiver- Registration is Required Join us 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!
1 event,
Teen Cuisine
Teen Cuisine
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. This month we’ll be making: Envelope Pastries Note: This recipe will contain hazelnuts
3 events,
Tech Thursday: Google Drive Basics
Tech Thursday: Google Drive Basics
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.
Ready, Set, Game!
Ready, Set, Game!
Must be 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.
The Write Stuff
The Write Stuff
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 […]
3 events,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
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.
Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
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!
2 events,
Friends of the Library Meeting
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome!
Knit & Crochet Group
Knit & Crochet Group
Relax and work on a project or receive basic instruction from experienced crafters. New members are welcome, and basic supplies and tools are provided.
0 events,
4 events,
Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
Chair Yoga (virtual)
Chair Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
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!
3 events,
Rockin’ Tots
Rockin’ Tots
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program!
Sensory Playtime
Sensory Playtime
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration required. After getting rowdy at Rockin' Tots, stick around for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together.
Flirty Fiction Romance Book Club
Flirty Fiction Romance Book Club
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 […]
3 events,
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Kids & Krafts: DIY Body Scrub
Kids & Krafts: DIY Body Scrub
Recommended for Grades 2 & up — Registration is required. See below. Our crafting program for kids! After we've showed lots of love to others this Valentine's Day, its time to shift the focus to a lil' self love! This Kids & Krafts, DIY your own body scrub for your next spa day!
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Popular Page Turners Book Club
Popular Page Turners Book Club
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 […]
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Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan (virtual)
Illinois Libraries Present: Slowing Down with Amy Tan (virtual)
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 […]
1 event,
Teen Crafternoon: Crochet Animals
Teen Crafternoon: Crochet Animals
For Teens (Grades 5-12) - Registration is required, Registration will open 1 month prior A crafting program just for Teens! In January we learned: Crochet 101 with Amelia! Amelia will be showing you basic stitches and how to hold the crochet hook and what best types of yarn to use. February: Crochet Animals with Amelia! Amelia […]
2 events,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
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.
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Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
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.
2 events,
Passport Processing Event
Passport Processing Event
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 3 PM and can be made by contacting the Clerk's Office at 847-671-8242. Visit https://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/departments/clerks_office/passport_service/ for more information.
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Paint-N-Sip
Paint-N-Sip
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.
0 events,
3 events,
Storypalooza
Storypalooza
Recommended Ages 0-5 with Caregiver — Registration is required. Start your week off with Franklin Park Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together!
Mat Yoga (virtual)
Mat Yoga (virtual)
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 […]
Cook the Book Book Club
Cook the Book Book Club
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 […]
1 event,
Tinker Tots
Tinker Tots
Recommended for Ages 0-5 — Registration is required. Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week.
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
Scales-N-Tales Storytime
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.
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Friday Flicks
Friday Flicks
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. […]
Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
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!