January 2026 @ 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
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LIBRARY CLOSING:
The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026 for the New Year’s Day holiday. We will reopen at 9:00 AM on Friday, January 2, 2026.
January 5 – Beaded Friendship Bracelets and Charms – Come get crafty making beaded friendship bracelets or charms. There are beads of different shapes, colors, and sizes! Make one for yourself or for a friend. Teens & Adults. 5:00-6:00 PM
January 6 – Sensory Playtime – Join us for sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together. Each week we will have different stations focused on the different senses. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
January 7 – 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
January 7 – 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
January 7 – Miniature Bookcase Craft with Miniature Artist: Catherine Suchy – Want to add a touch of coziness and literary magic to your space? Create your own tiny bookcase complete with tiny books and personalized decor. Perfect for book lovers and DIY enthusiasts! Adults only. Limit 20. Registration is required. 6:00-8:00 PM
January 7 – Getting Started with Microsoft Office – Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. 7:00-8:00 PM
January 8 – Polish Storytime – Join The Language Labs’ presenter, Bernadetta, as she teaches, sings songs, plays games, and offers crafts in Polish! Registration is required. Ages 2-8 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
January 8 – 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. Ages 11 and up. 4:00-5:00 PM
January 9 – 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
January 9 – Resource Round-Up: Libby – You know the library has more than books and programs, but how do you access them? Join us each month for Resource Round-Up, where you can learn about a different library resource and how to use it. For January, we will learn about Libby. You do not need to bring your own device, but it may come in handy if you want to follow along. 5:30-6:30 PM
January 10 – Knit & Crochet Club – 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
January 10 – Teen Lock-In – Have you ever wondered what the Library is like after hours? Do you love playing games and eating pizza? Join us for snacks, pizza, drinks, and games. Don’t forget to bring a friend or two! Registration is required. Grades 5-9. 3:30-6:30 PM
January 12 – 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 Radium Girls by Kate Moore. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is required. 5:00-6:00 PM
January 13 – Rockin’ Tots – Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
January 13 – Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig – Join bestselling author Jonathan Eig, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for his book King: A Life, for a conversation with Chicago magazine contributing writer Mark Bazer. This is a virtual program that will be offered via Zoom. 7:00-8:00 PM
January 14 – Senior Cafe – Join us for coffee, some sweet treats, games, and conversation. Find out and enjoy what the library has to offer our seniors. 9:30-11:30 AM
January 14 – 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 Stir-fry. All cooking skills are welcome. Registration is required. Grades 6-12. 4:30-5:30 PM
January 14 – 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
January 14 – Estate Planning Tips & Pitfalls – Ensure that your wishes are honored and your assets are protected. Create peace of mind for you and your loved ones with estate planning. Join Barrett Pedersen, Attorney at Law, as he discusses living wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. 6:30-7:30 PM
January 14 – Getting Started with AI – Learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and Apple Intelligence, and learn what they can do well and what they do poorly. Also learn how to spot AI-generated photos and videos and misinformation. 7:00-8:00 PM
January 15 – 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
January 17 – Toy Swap – Is your home cluttered with old toys, especially around the holidays? Donate unwanted toys to the Kids Crossing help desk from December 15 – January 16 and also have the opportunity to pick up more donated toys from the community on January 17. 12:00-2:00 PM
January 19 – Hot Cocoa with Elsa – Brrrr…it’s cold outside! Warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and stories with Elsa. You’ll even get a chance to have your picture keepsake taken with The Snow Queen! Ages 0-10. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
January 19 – Snowology – Have you always wanted to learn more about the mysterious frozen water that falls from the sky all winter? We will talk about some of the science of how each snowflake is different and do fun crafts! Grades K-5. 5:00-6:00 PM
January 19 – True Crime Brew Time – Do you have a morbid curiosity for true stories of murder, cults, kidnappings, & more? Explore the dark side of nonfiction while enjoying fresh brewed tea and snacks. This month, we’re discussing The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy by James Patterson. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is strongly encouraged. 5:00-6:30 PM
January 20 – Sensory Playtime – Join us for sensory playtime! We will have different tactile and sensory experiences for young kids to learn and engage with together. Each week we will have different stations focused on the different senses. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
January 20 – 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
January 20 – Get to Know Your Air Fryer – In this culinary demonstration, cookbook author and recipe developer Emily Paster will demystify the air fryer, the trendy new appliance that is revolutionizing how we cook. Emily will explain how the air fryer works, why it can do much more than just “fry” foods and how it can help you in the kitchen. Emily will prepare two recipes from her best-selling cookbook Epic Air Fryer for you to try. This program will be informative for those who already own and love their air fryer as well as for those who are curious whether an air fryer is right for them. Limit 30. Registration is required. 6:00-7:30 PM
January 21 – 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. Ages 2-8 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
January 21 – 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
January 21 – Getting Started with Google Docs – Learn the basics of Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides. 7:00-8:00 PM
January 22 – I Smell Snow: Gilmore Girls Trivia Night – Test your Gilmore Girls knowledge and win prizes at our trivia night, complete with Gilmore Girls-themed prizes and a coffee bar. 6:00-8:00 PM
January 23 – 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
January 23 – 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
January 24 – Knit & Crochet Club – 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
January 26 – 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 Maangchi’s Big Book of Korean Cooking. The resulting potluck is the perfect opportunity to discuss the cookbook with others and try fun foods! Registration is required. 5:30-7:00 PM
January 27 – Tinker Tots with The Soft Play Life – Join us for a special installment of Tinker Tots featuring toys from The Soft Play Life. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
January 27 – Teen BINGO – Bring your good luck charms and your friends and play BINGO for awesome prizes! Grades 6-12. 5:00-7:00 PM
January 28 – Senior Cafe – Join us for coffee, some sweet treats, games, and conversation. Find out and enjoy what the library has to offer our seniors. 9:30-11:30 AM
January 28 – 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
January 28 – Mystery Dates: Detectives in the Golden Age of Radio – Everyone loves a good whodunit… and some detectives are as famous as the stories they tell. Join Steve Darnall as he examines the history and development of detective fiction by presenting samples from some of the many famous fictional detectives who made their way to radio, including Sherlock Holmes, Sam Spade, Nick Carter and many others. (This program also answers the question: What was radio’s longest-running detective series? The answer will surprise you!) 7:00-8:30 PM
January 29 – Ready, Set, Game – Kids can enjoy 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
January 30 – Friday Flicks – Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Jurassic World: Rebirth (PG-13), starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey. Refreshments will also be provided. 1:00-3:30 PM
January 31 – 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
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