September 2024 @ 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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September 3 – Rockin’ Tots – Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
September 3 – Bon Appetit – Try your hand at cooking! Come to the library and see the tastes we have in store for your future chefs. Grades 3-6. 5:00-6:00 PM
September 4 – 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
September 4 – English Language Conversation Hour – Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages. 6:00-7:00 PM
September 5 – Air Dry Clay Seed Mosaics Craft – Get creative making mosaics out of clay and seeds! Pick one of the shapes or make your own out of clay as your base and then add seeds and beans to make a beautiful mosaic look. 5:00-6:00 PM
September 6 – Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal will be featured each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
September 6 – Game ON+ – Welcome all gamers! Join our video game club to play new and classic games. Meet fellow game enthusiasts and participate in friendly competitions. Grades 6-12. 4:30-6:00 PM
September 7 – Knit & Crochet Group– 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
September 9 – 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
September 9 – ASL Club – Learn American Sign Language! Play games and have fun while you learn the ASL alphabet and simple words and phrases. All ages. 4:30-5:30 PM
September 10 – Tinker Tots – Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
September 11 – Family Trivia Nite – Get ready for a Kahoot! of a good time – with themed trivia the whole family can enjoy! Snacks will be provided. Prizes offered for 3 rounds of trivia! Grades K-5. 5:00-6:00 PM
September 11 – English Language Conversation Hour – Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages. 6:00-7:00 PM
September 12 – Crafter’s Corner – Is there a craft that you’ve always wanted to try? Or do you need some extra space for a craft that you’ve been working on? This program is crafting free time for all ages. 5:00-6:00 PM
September 12 – Ready, Set, Game! – Join us for an open gaming club with snacks! Come play retro and new video games, sometimes even board or card games. Grades 2-5. 5-6:30 PM
September 13 – Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal will be featured each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
September 14 – 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 20. Registration is required. 1:00-3:00 PM
September 16 – Mat Yoga – This is the class for you if you’ve never done yoga, if you want to get back to yoga, or if you want to explore familiar postures in a different way. Participate virtually through Zoom with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom information the day before the program date. 3:00-4:00 PM
September 16 – Medicare 101 – Join Robin Dawson from Medicare Solutions Network for a free educational seminar to get you up to speed on what Medicare covers, what it doesn’t, and your potential out of pocket exposure. She’ll discuss Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Plans, and cost saving strategies for the years ahead. 7:00 PM-8:30 PM
September 17 – Rockin’ Tots – Dance, sing, and get rowdy in our music and movement toddler program! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
September 17 – 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
September 18 – English Language Conversation Hour – Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages. 6:00-7:00 PM
September 18 – Popular Page Turners Book Club – Join us monthly for an evening of engaging conversation about popular books. This month, we are discussing Lessons in The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Copies of the book can be checked out at the Circulation Desk a month before the meeting date. Registration is required. 7:00-8:00 PM
September 19 – Kids & Krafts – Join us each month to make a different craft. All supplies will be provided. Ages 3-12 with caregiver. 5:00-6:00 PM
September 20 – Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal will be featured each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
September 20 – Game ON+ – Welcome all gamers! Join our video game club to play new and classic games. Meet fellow game enthusiasts and participate in friendly competitions. Grades 6-12. 4:30-6:00 PM
September 20 – Graphic Novel Book Club – Do you like reading comics, graphic novels, and manga? Join our Graphic Novel Book Club as we read different books, play games, and do activities based on them. Then, help us vote on which book we read next time. Grades 3-8. 4:30-5:30 PM
September 21 – Friends of the Library Meeting – The Friends of the Library support the Franklin Park Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring events, and funding programs. New members are always welcome! 10:30-11:30 AM
September 21 – Knit & Crochet Group– 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
September 23 – 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
September 23 – Family Multilingual Night – Enjoy treats and games while you learn about resources for your bilingual family! All ages. 5:00-6:00 PM
September 24 – Tinker Tots – Get your wiggles out with a toddler playtime! Different toys and games each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
September 24 – Let’s Paint! – Grab your paint brushes and join Ms. Mariela for an evening of creative, colorful, paint-smeared fun! For artists of all levels. Grades K-8. 5:00-6:30 PM
September 25 – English Language Conversation Hour – Practice your English-speaking skills with others in a relaxed, non-judgmental space. This group is open to all skills and native languages. 6:00-7:00 PM
September 26 – Ready, Set, Game! – Join us for an open gaming club with snacks! Come play retro and new video games, sometimes even board or card games. Grades 2-5. 5-6:30 PM
September 27 – Scales-N-Tales Storytime – Start your Friday morning off at the library with a fun storytime all about animals. A new animal will be featured each week. Ages 0-5 with caregiver. 11:00-11:30 AM
September 27 – Friday Flicks – Join us each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (R). Refreshments will also be provided. 1:00-3:00 PM
September 28 – Skills Toolkit: Resume Building – Want to learn how to make resumes or just improve your own to stand out on the job search? Come to a presentation about resume skill building to make your resume stand out. Sign up for one-on-one sessions to get individual help on either starting your own resume from scratch or fixing up an old resume. This program is open to adults. 10:00-11:00 AM (Presentation) & 1:00-3:00 PM (1-on-1 sessions)
September 30 – Mat Yoga – This is the class for you if you’ve never done yoga, if you want to get back to yoga, or if you want to explore familiar postures in a different way. Participate virtually through Zoom with Susan Wilkens of Dancing Cranes Yoga in Riverside. Registration is required. We will email you the Zoom information the day before the program date. 3:00-4:00 PM
Library Closing: Labor Day – Monday, September 2, 2024
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