Tag: Community Events

115 Years Serving the Community!

| March 15, 2014 | 0 Comments

The Franklin Park Public Library was originally formed as a project of the Ladies Literary and Social Club – now the Franklin Park Woman’s Club. The fledgling library was housed in Wasson’s store, 9602 Franklin Avenue. That was in 1899. Come celebrate your Library’s 115th anniversary! Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 1:00pm. Some […]

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April @the Franklin Park Public Library

| March 15, 2014 | 0 Comments

April 2 – Friendship Quilting Club – Join us for crafting and camaraderie. Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time enthusiast, you are invited to learn new techniques, talk about fabrics and share patterns. 10:00am-12:00pm April 2 – Zoo to You – Birds! – Uncover amazing bird features as three very different animals from […]

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March @ the Franklin Park Public Library

| February 14, 2014 | 0 Comments

March 5 – Friendship Quilting Club – Join us for crafting and camaraderie. Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time enthusiast, you are invited to learn new techniques, talk about fabrics and share patterns. 10:00am-12:00pm March 6 – Lego Club – Build with us! Take the Lego building challenge, and your creation could be […]

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Children Discover a Love of Reading with the Help of Franklin Bark Readers

Children Discover a Love of Reading with the Help of Franklin Bark Readers

| November 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

The Franklin Park Public Library is pleased with the popularity of the new program for children called “Franklin Bark Readers.” This program, which takes place at 11:00am on the first Saturday of each month, targets children who may have problems with reading and need to practice reading aloud. According to research presented in the June […]

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Park District of Franklin Park Upcoming Events – November December!

| October 26, 2012 | 0 Comments

 Special Events Halloween Hoot Wednesday, October 31 • 4:00-6:00 p.m. Location: Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison Street Come dressed in your Halloween best! This evening will be full of trickish games and crafts, but don’t be scared. Join us in walking in our annual costume parade and participate in our costume awards. Winners will […]

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