April 2022 @ the Franklin Park Public Library
Franklin Park Public Library District
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 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday & Friday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday CLOSED
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Grab-N-Go & Take-Home Kits
Take some time away from your screens and complete a fun activity or craft! We will have Grab-N-Go Kits for kids of all ages every two weeks. We will also Take-Home Kits available for teens and adults each month. More information about kits can be found on our website at fppld.org. NOTE: Our kits are available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. Registration is not required. To ensure you get your kit, make sure to pick it up as early as possible in the week(s) that it is available.
April 1 – Sunrise Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, and friends every Friday morning in the library. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 1 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 1 – FPPLDGamers – Join our gaming club and play with other enthusiasts in person or virtually. We play Super Smash Bros, Jack Box games, Among Us, and more. Grades 3-8. 4:00-5:00 PM
April 4 – Knights of the Square Table Chess Club – Join us for some lighthearted chess competition and instruction, if needed. Guaranteed to not be a stale(mate) evening! Grades 1 & up. 5:00-6:30 PM
April 5 – Nailed It! – Try your hand at dessert decorating! Projects will be themed around the season or holiday. The best part is that your masterpiece will be completely edible. Yum! Grades 3-6. 5:00-6:00 PM
April 5 – Tai Chi – Participate virtually through Zoom with Tom Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Registration is required. We will email you a Zoom invitation the day before the program date. 6:00-7:00 PM
April 6 – Library Quilt & Sew Club – Join us for casual discussion about quilting & sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
April 8 – Sunrise Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, and friends every Friday morning in the library. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 8 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 8 – GAME ON Fridays! – Join our gaming nights to play various games with us. We’ll host different friendly tournaments such as Super Smash Bros. and more. Space is limited, so registration is required. Grades 9-12 & adults. 4:15-6:15 PM
April 9 – Knit & Crochet Group – New members are always welcome! Join fellow crafters from every skill level. Learn tips and tricks and share projects you’re creating. 1:00-3:00 PM
April 11 – Chair Yoga – 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. 3:00-4:00 PM
April 11 – Maker Mania – Calling all crafty kids! Get your creative minds cranking with a special monthly craft. This month, you can Sculpt Your Own Chia Pet. This is a family program. Registration is required. 5:00-6:30 PM
April 12 – Graphic Novel Book Club – Looking for your next favorite book? Want to meet some new friends and talk about books? Join us to read and talk about a new graphic novel each session! A copy of the book will be provided. Registration is required. Grades 3-6. 4:30-5:30 PM
April 13 – Popular Page Turners Book Club – Join us each month to discuss popular titles. This month’s book is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. This will be a hybrid program: in person and on Zoom. Registration is required. 7:00-8:00 PM
April 14 – Pokemon Fan Club – Calling all Pokemon fans! Play all things Pokemon with us including Pokemon cards, Pokemon Go, Pokemon video games, and even Pokemon trivia contests. Visit our website for more details. Grades 3-12. 4:15-5:15 PM
April 15 – Sunrise Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, and friends every Friday morning in the library. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 15 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 15 – Friday Flicks – Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Belfast (PG-13), starring Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Ciarán Hinds, and Jude Hill and written and directed by Kenneth Branagh. 1:00-2:45 PM
April 15 – FPPLDGamers – Join our gaming club and play with other enthusiasts in person or virtually. We play Super Smash Bros, Jack Box games, Among Us, and more. Grades 3-8. 4:00-5:00 PM
April 18 – Perler Bead It! – Create different perler bead designs. We’ll provide different perler bead colors and tools to help you get started. Grades 1-12. 3:45-5:00 PM
April 18 – Knights of the Square Table Chess Club – Join us for some lighthearted chess competition and instruction, if needed. Guaranteed to not be a stale(mate) evening! Grades 1 & up. 5:00-6:30 PM
April 19 – Mighty Monarchs Book Club – Hop over to the library for some fun activities and discussions about the Monarch Book Award Nominees. The Monarch is an Illinois book award where the winner is chosen by kids just like you! Grades K-2. 4:30-5:30 PM
April 19 – Tai Chi – Participate virtually through Zoom with Tom Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Registration is required. We will email you a Zoom invitation the day before the program date. 6:00-7:00 PM
April 21 – Anime Club – Discuss all things anime and manga with us. We’ll have anime themed activities and a manga book discussion every meet-up. Sign-ups will receive a free copy of our club’s current manga to read and discuss. Space is limited, so make sure to sign up. Grades 6-12. 4:45-6:00 PM
April 22 – Sunrise Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, and friends every Friday morning in the library. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 22 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 22 – GAME ON Fridays! – Join our gaming nights to play various games with us. We’ll host different friendly tournaments such as Super Smash Bros. and more. Space is limited, so registration is required. Grades 9-12 & adults. 4:15-6:15 PM
April 25 – Chair Yoga – 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. 3:00-4:00 PM
April 26 – PJ Storytime – Put on your pajamas and come down to the library for an evening storytime. PJs are encouraged but not required. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 6:00-6:30 PM
April 27 – Adult Crafternoon – Are you an adult looking to get creative? Channel your creativity into a fun arts and crafts project! We will meet once a month to work on an easy project. All supplies will be provided. Please dress to get messy. Limit 20. Registration is required. 3:00-4:00 PM
April 28 – Pokemon Fan Club – Calling all Pokemon fans! Play all things Pokemon with us including Pokemon cards, Pokemon Go, Pokemon video games, and even Pokemon trivia contests. Visit our website for more details. Grades 3-12. 4:15-5:15 PM
April 29 – Sunrise Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, and friends every Friday morning in the library. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 29 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 10:15-10:45 AM
April 29 – FPPLDGamers – Join our gaming club and play with other enthusiasts in person or virtually. We play Super Smash Bros, Jack Box games, Among Us, and more. Grades 3-8. 4:00-5:00 PM
April 30 – Friends of the Library Meeting – The Friends support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome. 10:30-11:30 AM
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