April @ Your Library
Franklin Park Public Library District
We are located at 10311 Grand Avenue 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.
Hours of Service: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM—9 PM Friday & Saturday, 9 AM—5 PM Sunday, 1 PM – 5 PM
News
Winter Reading Results
The Adult and Teen Winter Reading Program, “Read Across America” brought together over 131 readers who read over 700 books, and so visited all 50 states. The most frequently read author was James Patterson but the most frequently read book was Dave Egger’s non fiction work Zeitoun.
Happenings
Book Clubs! Monthly, Join us!
The Book Club has been split up into two groups, representing Fiction and Non- fiction books. The Non-Fiction Book Club will meet in April, the Fiction Book Club will meet in May.
Non- fiction Group Fiction Group
Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm Monday, May 13 at 7 pm
The Glass Castle The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
By Jeannette Walls By Mary Ann Shaffer.
Conversation Circle Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16 23 , & 30 at 7 pm
English language learners can join us for the opportunity to practice their conversation skills in a
friendly and informal environment. All are welcome!
Friendship Quilt Club Wednesdays, April 3 & 17 at 10 am
Come share quilting tips and projects with other quilters! Beginners are always welcome.
Friday Flicks Friday, April 12 at 1pm
Join us on the second Friday of each month for a new movie! This month, we will be showing Daniel Day Lewis’s latest Oscar winning performance.
Rated PG-13 – 2 hours 30 minutes.
Friends of the Franklin Park Library Saturday, April 13 at 9:30 am
Attend our monthly Friends meeting and help us plan our fund raisers to support the summer
reading program.
Knit & Crochet Group Saturday, April 13 at 1 pm
Join us on the second Saturday of each month to learn tips for knitting and crocheting or to share projects you’re working on.
National Library Week Celebration Monday, April 15 , 6-8 pm
Help us kick off “Communities Matter!” Pose for a READ poster, have snacks & refreshments, and enjoy a special performance from Hester Junior High’s BASSically TREBLE.
Identity Theft Prevention Monday, April 22 at 6 pm
This session will teach you how to protect against identity theft and how to spot potential scams and frauds as part of the library’s celebration of Money Smart Week®. This program is presented by members of Illinois Comptroller’s Office’s “Take Charge Illinois” program.
For Teens
Teen Game Night Thursday, April 4, 5-7 pm
Game on! Stop by for open play or tournament-style gaming.
Once Upon a Prom Friday, April 5, 5:30-8:30 pm
Register to select a prom dress at the Library’s pre-prom event. Along with Leyden High Schools and Northlake Library, we’ll help you get ready for that special
night. Your high school ID is required to enter.
Scholarships, Grants, & Loans Tuesday, April 23, 6-7pm
Find out how you can save money on college tuition in this workshop presented by the
Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
TAB – Teen Advisory Board Meeting Monday, April 29, 6-7:30 pm
We will be discussing the Divergent movie and the Summer Reading Program.
Tween Scene
Paper Craft Saturday, April 6 at 3 pm
We will be making paper craft creatures!
For Families
Storytime Wednesdays April 3, 10, 17, 24 at 4 pm or 7 pm
For ages 3 & up.
Lapsit Friday, April 12 and 26 at 11am
Babies, toddlers, and their favorite grown-ups are invited to join us for stories, songs, and play.
Family Game Day Saturday, April 20 at 3 pm
Bring the whole family for “Just Dance 4”, board games, and puzzles!
Family Movie Saturday, April 27 at 2 pm
Movie title to be determined.
El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros Martes, Abril 30 a las 4 pm
¡Cuentos, canción, manualidad, y fiesta! Para todas las edades.
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