November 2025 @ the Franklin Park Library
We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park, IL and offer a range of services and programs for children, teens and adults. Further information is available at www.fppld.org or by calling 847-455-6016. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for ALL library programs.
Hours of Service:
Monday-Wednesday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday & Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday CLOSED
November 1 – Library Blood Drive – Get a head start on this year’s season of giving and give blood at the library! Hospitals often see a decrease in their supply of blood during the holiday season, so each donation counts. 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
November 3 – Storypalooza – Start your week off at the Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 3 – DINOvember Party – Kick-off DINOvember with a ROAR of crafts, games, and fun! Ages 0-11 with caregiver. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 4 – Rockin’ Tots – Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 4 – Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club – Join us as we read and discuss a different science fiction or fantasy novel each month. This month, we’re reading A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is strongly encouraged. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 4 – Dreaming Up Dinosaurs – Explore how artists and paleontologists believe dinosaurs looked like and then draw and clay model your own dinosaur! Grades K-5. Registration is required. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 5 – Library Quilt & Sew Club – Join us for casual discussion about quilting and sewing projects and techniques. We embrace all skills and levels. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
November 5 – Teen Cuisine – Cook your own delicious meals and treats with us! Learn basic cooking skills and a delicious new recipe every meetup. This month, we’re making Chocolate Brownies. All cooking skills are welcome. Registration is required. Grades 6-12. 4:30-5:30 PM
November 5 – Tech Help Drop-In – Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered! 6:00-7:00 PM
November 5 – Getting Started with Google Docs – Learn the basics of Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides. 7:00-8:00 PM
November 6 – Ready, Set, Game – An open gaming club, with snacks! Come play retro and new video games. Sometimes even board or card games! Grades 2-5. 5:00-6:30 PM
November 7 – Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal will be featured each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 7 – Game On – 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 6-12. 5:00-6:30 PM
November 8 – Paint-N-Sip – Let your inner artist loose to create a masterpiece! A delicious, non-alcoholic beverage will also be served. Teens & adults only. Limit 25. Registration is required. 1:00-3:00 PM
November 10 – Storypalooza – Start your week off at the Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 10 – History Buffs Book Club – Join us to discuss a different book about history each month. Book selections may include histories, biographies, memoirs, and autobiographies. This month, we’re reading The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee by David Treuer. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is strongly encouraged. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 10 – T-Rexplorers – 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! Ages 5 & Up. Registration is required. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 11 – Sensory Playtime – Join us for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
November 11 – Flirty Fiction Romance Book Club – 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! 5:30-7:30 PM
November 12 – Spanish Storytime – 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. Registration is required. Ages 2-8 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 12 – LEGO Librarians – Come and join the snap together squad as we build LEGO sets to decorate the library. From Star Wars, to Zelda, to dinosaur fossils, we’re excited to build all the crazy big LEGO sets that you’ve always dreamed of building. Registration is required. Ages 11 & up. 4:00-6:00 PM
November 12 – Tech Help Drop-In– Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered! 6:00-7:00 PM
November 12 – Holiday Petit Fours & Sweets with Chef Susan – The holidays are fast approaching and a great way to celebrate is enjoying some excellent Christmas sweets & petit fours that your family and friends will savor. Chef Susan Maddox is back to show you how to prepare some wonderful holiday season treats to fill your recipe box as well as your sweet tooth. Adults only. Limit 45. Registration is required. 7:00-8:30 PM
November 13 – Perler Bead It! – Create different Perler bead designs. We’ll provide different Perler bead colors and tools to help you get started! Grades 3-12. 4:00-6:00 PM
November 14 – Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal will be featured each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 14 – Teen Taste Test – Do you love snacks? Do you want to try snacks from different countries or snacks you’ve never heard of? Come and taste the snacks from around the world, talk about them, and rank them from liked to didn’t like. Registration is required. Grades 6-12. 4:30-5:30 PM
November 15 – 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! 10:30-11:30 AM
November 15 – 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. 1:00-3:00 PM
November 17 – Storypalooza @ Finch Coffee – Join us for a special Storypalooza at Franklin Park’s new coffee shop, Finch Coffee (9602 Franklin Ave, Franklin Park). Come for all the regular fun of Storytime and stay to try some goodies! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 17 – Autumn Tea Towel Craft – Come and color your own Autumn tea towel that you can display in your home. Limit 20. Registration is required. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 17 – True Crime Brew Time Book Club – Do you have a morbid curiosity for true stories of murder, kidnappings, cults, and unexplained events? Explore the dark side of nonfiction and join our new contemporary true crime book club while enjoying fresh brewed tea and snacks. This month, we’re discussing The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty by Valerie Bauerlein. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is strongly encouraged. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 18 – Tinker Tots – Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games will be available each session. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
November 18 – National Parks-ology – There are so many amazing northern National Parks, like Glacier in Montana and Katmai in Alaska, that were made to explore during the winter months. First, we will explore the different features and interesting experiences of several northern National Parks, and then do crafts based on what we have learned! Ages 5 & Up. Registration is required. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 18 – Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science – Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration. This is a virtual program that will be offered via Zoom. 7:00-8:00 PM
November 19 – Native American Heritage Month: Dance & Paint – Join Indigenous Chicago artist and dancer, Negwes White, as he shares his regalia, dance, and history with our community. After his performance, Negwes will lead families in making art inspired by his culture while everyone enjoys yummy drinks and snacks! All Ages. Registration is required. 5:00-6:30 PM
November 19 – Tech Help Drop-In – Come in to get your technology questions answered. Anything from smartphones to laptops, writing emails to installing apps. We’ve got you covered! 6:00-7:00 PM
November 19 – Popular Page Turners Book Club – Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about popular books. This month, we are discussing There There by Tommy Orange. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is required. 7:00-8:00 PM
November 19 – Getting Started with Microsoft Office – Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. 7:00-8:00 PM
November 20 – Kids & Krafts – Join us for fun and creative kids crafts where children can make hands-on projects to take home! Limit 24. Registration is required. Grades K & up. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 21 – Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal will be featured each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 21 – Friday Flicks – Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Last Breath (PG-13), starring Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole, and Cliff Curtis. Refreshments will also be provided. 1:00-3:30 PM
November 21 – Graphic Novel Book Club – Do you like reading comics, graphic novels, and manga? Join us as we read different books, play games, and do activities based on them. Then, help us vote on which book we read next time. Registration is required. Grades 3-8. 4:30-5:30 PM
November 21 – Game On – 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 6-12. 5:00-6:30 PM
November 22 – Understanding & Maximizing The Benefits of Trees to our Communities – Trees provide numerous environmental, social and economical benefits to our communities. For the most part, they can handle themselves, but our urban communities are harsh environments for them. We can expedite and maximize their benefits through proactive management and a focus on preservation and enhancement. Learn about these benefits and what you can do to support the growth and enhancement of trees in your community. 1:00-2:00 PM
November 24 – Storypalooza – Start your week off at the Library as we enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
November 24 – Cook the Book Club – 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 into the book club. This month’s book is The Secret Ingredient Cookbook by Kelly Senyei. The resulting potluck is the perfect opportunity to discuss the cookbook with others and try fun foods! Registration is required. 5:00-6:30 PM
November 25 – Sensory Playtime – Join us for an open sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
November 25 – Kids’ Kitchen – Try your hand at cooking! Come to the library and see the tastes we have in store for your future chefs. Bring your appetites and chef hats! Limit 14. Ages 4-11. 5:00-6:00 PM
November 29 – 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. 1:00-3:00 PM
LIBRARY CLOSINGS: The Library will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26 and remain closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 29.
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