March 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.
March 1 – PJ Storytime – Get cozy, pop on your pajamas and come down to the Franklin Park Library for an evening storytime. PJ’s, blankets, and teddy bears are encouraged but not required. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Limit 20. 6:30-7:00 PM
March 2 – 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 – 1 2:00 PM
March 4 – 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
March 4 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
March 4 – Mini-Game Mayhem – Challenge yourself and participate in playing simple mini games with others. We’ll have different easy mini games to play with a small tournament. Grades 6-12. 5:00-6:00 PM
March 5 – Saturday Game Time – Stop by the library to play board games with friends. Kids of all ages. 1:00-3:00 PM
March 7 – Chair Yoga – 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. 3:00-4:00 PM
March 7 – Bon Appétit! – Travel around the world without leaving the library. Make both new and familiar recipes, guaranteed to take you on an unforgettable culinary adventure. Registration is required. Grades 3-6. 5:00-6:30 PM
March 7 – Monday Fundays – Drop-in to Kids Crossing every Monday evening for a rotation of board games, chess, Lego building, and movie nights. Check the program calendar on the website at fppld.org/kids/programs for the schedule, movie listings, and age restrictions. 5:00-6:30 PM
March 8 – Tai Chi – Tai chi is a type of low-impact, weight-bearing, and aerobic – yet relaxing – exercise. People of almost any age or condition can learn it. 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
March 9 – Make Mine a Mocktail! – Enjoy some delicious adult beverages without the drawbacks of alcohol! We will demonstrate how to make 3 tasty mocktails, then send you home with samples and recipes. For adults. Limit 20. Registration is required. 6:30-7:30 PM
March 11 – 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
March 11 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
March 11 – Anime Club – Calling all anime fans! Discuss anime and manga with us. We’ll watch anime episodes and have activities to do at each meet-up. Grades 6-12. 5:00-6:00 PM
March 12 – 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
March 12 – 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
March 12 – Saturday Game Time – Stop by the library to play board games with friends. Kids of all ages. 1:00-3:00 PM
March 14 – Monday Fundays – Drop-in to Kids Crossing every Monday evening for a rotation of board games, chess, Lego building, and movie nights. Check the program calendar on the website at fppld.org/kids/programs for the schedule, movie listings, and age restrictions. 5:00-6:30 PM
March 16 – Local Author Visit: Pascuala Herrera – Come hear motivational speaker and award-winning local author Pascuala Herrera’s inspirational presentation about disability, Latinx issues, overcoming insurmountable odds, and finding life’s purpose. Herrera is the 2021 winner of De la Página a la Fama, a contest from the Soon To Be Famous Illinois Author Project. Her book, Life is Not Always a Valley of Tears: A Memoir of a Life Well Lived, was released in 2021. Book sales and a book signing will follow the program. 5:00-6:45 PM
March 16 – Popular Page Turners Book Club – Join us each month to discuss popular titles. This month’s book is Not Always a Valley of Tears: A Memoir of a Life Well Lived by Pascuala Herrera. Our meeting will include a visit and book signing from the award-winning motivational speaker and author. 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
March 17 – Mighty Monarchs Book Club – Calling all early elementary students! Join us for fun activities and discussions as we look at 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. 5:00-6:00 PM
March 18 – 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
March 18 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
March 19 – Saturday Game Time – Stop by the library to play board games with friends. Kids of all ages. 1:00-3:00 PM
March 21 – Slime Squad – Join the squad for an ooey-gooey fun time. You can’t go wrong with a bit of slime. Registration is required. Grades 3-5. Limit 20. 5:00-6:00 PM
March 21 – Monday Fundays – Drop-in to Kids Crossing every Monday evening for a rotation of board games, chess, Lego building, and movie nights. Check the program calendar on the website at fppld.org/kids/programs for the schedule, movie listings, and age restrictions. 5:00-6:30 PM
March 22 – Sharpie Mug Craft – Create a one-of-a-kind coffee mug for yourself using special Sharpie markers. Limit 20 per session. Registration is required. 3:00-4:00 PM – OR – 7:00-8:00 PM
March 22 – Tai Chi – Tai chi is a type of low-impact, weight-bearing, and aerobic – yet relaxing – exercise. People of almost any age or condition can learn it. 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
March 23 – Maker Mania – Join us for a night of painting or drawing or sculpting, oh my! Come to the library and uncover the artist within you. Family program. Registration is required. 5:00-6:30 PM
March 25 – 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
March 25 – Li’l Dinosaurs Storytime – Join us for stories, songs, playtime and new friends. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
March 26 – Saturday Storytime – Turn off the Saturday morning cartoons and power up with an enriching storytime at the library. Ages 0-5 with a caregiver. 10:30-11:00 AM
March 26 – Saturday Game Time – Stop by the library to play board games with friends. Kids of all ages. 1:00-3:00 PM
March 28 – Chair Yoga – 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. 3:00-4:00 PM
March 28 – Monday Fundays – Drop-in to Kids Crossing every Monday evening for a rotation of board games, chess, Lego building, and movie nights. Check the program calendar on the website at fppld.org/kids/programs for the schedule, movie listings, and age restrictions. 5:00-6:30 PM
March 29 – PJ Storytime – Get cozy, pop on your pajamas and come down to the Franklin Park Library for an evening storytime. PJ’s, blankets, and teddy bears are encouraged but not required. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Limit 20. 6:30-7:00 PM
March 30 – Adult Crafternoons – 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
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