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May @ the Franklin Park Public Library
May 1 – Lego “Star Wars” Building Challenge – Kids and their caregivers can help us build Star Wars themed displays. There will be a random winner and will have their creation displayed in the kids department! All ages. 6:00-8:00pm May 2 – Hidden Star Wars – Educator and film aficionado Steven Frenzel joins us […]
115 Years Serving the Community!
The Franklin Park Public Library was originally formed as a project of the Ladies Literary and Social Club – now the Franklin Park Woman’s Club. The fledgling library was housed in Wasson’s store, 9602 Franklin Avenue. That was in 1899. Come celebrate your Library’s 115th anniversary! Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00pm. Some […]
April @the Franklin Park Public Library
April 2 – Friendship Quilting Club – Join us for crafting and camaraderie. Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time enthusiast, you are invited to learn new techniques, talk about fabrics and share patterns. 10:00am-12:00pm April 2 – Zoo to You – Birds! – Uncover amazing bird features as three very different animals from […]
115 Years Serving the Community!
The Franklin Park Public Library was originally formed as a project of the Ladies Literary and Social Club – now the Franklin Park Woman’s Club. The fledgling library was housed in Wasson’s store, 9602 Franklin Avenue. That was in 1899. Come celebrate your Library’s 115th anniversary! Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00pm. Some […]
March @ the Franklin Park Public Library
March 5 – Friendship Quilting Club – Join us for crafting and camaraderie. Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time enthusiast, you are invited to learn new techniques, talk about fabrics and share patterns. 10:00am-12:00pm March 6 – Lego Club – Build with us! Take the Lego building challenge, and your creation could be […]
Read with the Franklin Park Library this Winter!
People of all ages are invited to participate in the Library’s annual Winter Reading Program. The 6-week program runs from January 13 through February 22. Kids, teens, and adults will have the opportunity to win prizes for reading. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! This year, we have some fabulous […]
February @ the Franklin Park Public Library
February 1 – Franklin Bark Readers – Looking for a fun way to boost your reading skills while making a furry new friend? Choose a book and read to Bingley, Bloomberg, Breeze, or Emmy, certified therapy dogs and members of Therapy Dogs International. Space is limited so be sure to sign up early! Registration is […]
InfoSeekers: Got a paper to write?
Now is the time, this is the app! I know, the paper is not due until March, but Ginko, if used from the very beginning of the information search process can make the creation of long term papers manageable, and maybe even fun. Ginko is an app (a web based solution) that allows you to […]
“FOOD FOR FINES” Program at Northlake Library
NORTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF ANNUAL ‘FOOD FOR FINES’ PROGRAM GOT FINES? Here’s your chance to wipe the slate clean, and help the community at the same time! From now until Saturday, January 4, the Northlake Public Library District (231 N. Wolf Road, Northlake, 60164) will be accepting donations of canned/boxed food […]
Read with the Franklin Park Library This Winter
People of all ages are invited to participate in the Library’s annual Winter Reading Program. The 6-week program runs from January 13 through February 22. Kids, teens, and adults will have the opportunity to win prizes for reading. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! This year, we have some fabulous […]
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