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Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day @ Your Library!
Did you know that October 11, 2014 marks the third annual Star Wars Reads Day? Come by the Library anytime that week and you could take home something fun! We have posters, trading cards, stickers, and other fun Star Wars-themed merchandise that we are giving away. Join us on Saturday, October 11 for Star Wars […]
October @ the Franklin Park Public Library
October 1 – Friendship Quilting Club – Join us for crafting and camaraderie. Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time quilting enthusiast, you’re invited to learn new techniques, talk about fabrics and share patterns. 10:00am-12:00pm October 3 – Morning Movers Storytime – Let’s sing, play, and read in this storytime for babies and toddlers. […]
September is National Library Card Month!
This September, the Franklin Park Public Library will join libraries across the nation to celebrate the benefits that come from having a library card. Raffle prizes will be drawn weekly and awarded to those who use their Franklin Park Library card to borrow library materials. Entry into the raffle may also be obtained by registering for […]
August @ the Franklin Park Public Library
August 5 – Lego Club – Build with us during this special Tuesday night Lego Club! All ages. 6:00-8:00pm August 6 – Friendship Quilting Club – Join us for crafting and camaraderie. Whether you are a newcomer or a long-time quilting enthusiast, you’re invited to learn new techniques, talk about fabrics and share patterns. 10:00am-12:00pm […]
July @ the Franklin Park Public Library
July 1 – Tween Scene – All month long we will be experimenting, being a little more “Green,” and having fun with food! Ages 9 – 12-years-old. 6:00-7:00pm July 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 […]
June @ the Franklin Park Public Library
June 2 – Saving Energy At Home – Did you know that the average Illinois household spends over $2000 annually on natural gas and electricity? Join Megan Visk from Elevate Energy to learn more about ways to save energy and money in your home. 7:00-8:00pm June 3 – Tween Scene – All month long we […]
Summer Reading 2014 – Franklin Park Library
People of all ages are invited to go on a scientific adventure with the Franklin Park Library this summer during our Summer Reading Program! This summer, children can experience “Fizz Boom Read,” teens will “Spark a Reaction,” and adults will learn about “Literary Elements” at the Library. To participate, people simply sign-up at the Information […]
May @ the Franklin Park Public Library
May 1 – Lego “Star Wars” Building Challenge – Kids and their caregivers can help us build Star Wars themed displays. There will be a random winner and will have their creation displayed in the kids department! All ages. 6:00-8:00pm May 2 – Hidden Star Wars – Educator and film aficionado Steven Frenzel joins us […]
115 Years Serving the Community!
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 […]
April @the Franklin Park Public Library
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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