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Be An Audience of One
By Wes Hessel The various venues of the dramatic arts have had to be very creative and flexible in this intra-COVID society. One of Court Theatre’s initiatives took a concept of unique scale and adapted it to virtual performance; you could say that “Theatre for One: Here We Are” is by the person, for the […]
“Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish” Streams Magic Right Into Your Heart By: Wes Hessel
The return this year of new holiday family favorite “Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish” has taken the online route like a number of other great seasonal productions, and we get our wish to once again see the fun, fantastic show about the rag doll with heart who lives at the North Pole having her greatest […]
“Christmas Carol” Shimmers With Holiday Hope By: Anna Hessel
During this rather tremulous holiday season, Writers Theatre’s “One-Man A Christmas Carol” glimmers with the promise that live theater is going to weather the storm and hope is never really faraway. Dickens’ Christmas classic, with a simplistic but stunning set, wonderful photographic and video images, brings to fruition the cast of characters with clarity and […]
“The Steadfast Tin Soldier” Continues Onward in Stalwart Splendor. By: Wes Hessel
Looking GlassTheatre’s annual production of Mary Zimmerman’s adept adapation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story strides on this year in virtual vision, streaming through December 27th. Recorded from performance last year, the great tale shines even more in the context of USA, 2020. Once again, we enjoy the beloved narrative of the loyal, determined […]
AARP Tax-Aide Program Seeks Volunteers
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide makes it easier for older and low-income taxpayers to file their tax returns and get the credits and deductions that they’ve earned. The Tax-Aide service is run completely by community volunteers. Volunteers provide free, in-person assistance in local neighborhoods, including at the Franklin Park Library, and receive training and IRS certification each […]
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 […]
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