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Limited Library Services Continue at the Franklin Park Library
The Library will continue with limited services for Fall 2020. Library hours are Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. We strive to keep our patrons and staff safe and healthy by following proper cleaning guidelines and quarantining returned materials. We ask that you follow these guidelines during your […]
October 2020 @ 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-Friday 10:00 am […]
STUFF-A-BAG RUMMAGE SALE
WHERE? Congregational Church of Jefferson Park- UCC, 5320 W Giddings St (one block south of Milwaukee and Lawrence Avenues)-near the Blue Line, Chicago, IL 60630 773-725-0121 SATURDAY Sept. 26, 2020 from 9 am-5pm ONE DAY ONLY! Receive a bag upon entry and fill it with your choice of a Large Selection of Gently Used Clothing […]
Progressive International Motorcycle Show
With press pass in hand I attended the Progressive International Motorcycle Show to take a few photos for People and Places Newspaper. Here is a sound/slide video that I put together with a few of those photos.
Father and Daughter Dance at North Park in Franklin Park
On February 8, 2020 the Park District of Franklin Park held their annual Father and Daughter Dance. They held a dance on February 7, 2020 as well. Here is a video from the dance held on February 8th.
27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game
The 27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game between The Chicago Blackhawks Special Hockey Team and The Wisconsin Timberwolves was held at The Franklin Park Ice Arena. It was a fun filled event for the entire family. The day started off with the annual match-up between The Hornets Sled Hockey Team and […]
Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
This past Christmas season my family and I went downtown to Daley Plaza to partake in Chicago’s Annual Christkindlmarket. While I was down there I took a few photographs for People and Places Newspaper. Here are the photos that I took.
Franklin Park School District 84 Students Performing at Franklin Park’s Winterfest
The school children of Franklin Park’s School District #84 performed at the annual Winterfest at Hammill Square. It was a beautiful night for Christmas Carols, Christmas lights, Santa and Mrs. Claus and hot chocolate. Here is a video from the performance.
Winterfest at Hammill Square 2019
One of Franklin Park’s annual events is Winterfest at Hammill Square. Here is a short video of Santa and Mrs. Claus arrivving by fire truck courtesy of the Franklin Park Fire Department.
Big Band Concert at West Leyden High School
On November 22, 2019 East and West Leyden High Schools cosponsored a Big Band Concert at West Leyden High School with a 1940’s theme. Here are a few photos from that event.
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