December @ the Franklin Park Public 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-Friday: 9 AM – 9 PM Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM Sunday: CLOSED
December 2 – Morning Movers Storytime – Develop your child’s early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, reading, and play. Limit 20. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. 10:00-11:00am
December 6 – Tabletop Gaming Club – If you enjoy playing various board games then this is the program for you! Grab some friends and visit your library to play from a selection of classic and new tabletop games. This program is for teens & adults. 6:00-8:00pm
December 7 – Library Quilt & Sew Club – Join us for casual discussion about quilting & sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills. 10:00am-12:00pm
December 8 – Storytime with Santa – Santa Claus is coming to the Library! Join us for stories, songs, and photo opportunities with Santa. Don’t forget your camera! Limit 60. All Ages. 6:00-7:00pm
December 9 – Morning Movers Storytime – Develop your child’s early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, reading, and play. Limit 20. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. 10:00-11:00am
December 9 – Friday Flicks – Join us on the second Friday of each month to watch a newly released movie! This month’s movie is Jason Bourne (PG-13). Refreshments will also be available. 2:00-4:00pm
December 9 – Friday Family Flicks – Join us each month for a family-friendly movie! This month’s movie is Finding Dory (PG). Refreshments will also be available. 6:00-7:30pm
December 10 – Holiday Open House – Join us for our 5th annual holiday extravaganza! We’ll have an afternoon full of fun and activities for all ages. Enjoy some live holiday music and treats and shop at the Friends of the Library’s Book Sale. 1:00-4:00pm
December 14 – My World Wednesday – Discover new languages, cultures, and traditions with stories, songs and rhymes from around the world. Each month will be a new and interactive storytime. Limit 30. All ages. 4:00-5:00pm
December 15 – Lego Club – If you are a great builder or a first timer, this is the place for you. We provide the Legos, you provide the imagination. Limit 30. All Ages. 4:00-6:00pm
December 16 – Mocktails & Masterpieces – Enjoy refreshing non-alcoholic drinks while you express yourself on canvas. Registration is required. Limit 20. 6:00-8:00pm
December 19 – Adult Coloring Club – Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore! Join us for a stress-relieving evening of coloring. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided for use, but feel free to bring in your own art supplies, too. 6:00-8:00pm
December 20 – Tuesday Classics – Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to watch a classic movie! This month’s film is White Christmas. Refreshments will also be available. 10:30am-12:30pm
December 20 – Family Bingo – Play bingo at the Library and win prizes! Limit 60. All Ages. 2:00-3:00pm
December 20 – Tabletop Gaming Club – If you enjoy playing various board games then this is the program for you! Grab some friends and visit your library to play from a selection of classic and new tabletop games. This program is for teens & adults. 6:00-8:00pm
December 21 – Library Quilt & Sew Club – Join us for casual discussion about quilting & sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills. 10:00am-12:00pm
December 28 – Scrapbooking Club – Bring your photos, unfinished scrapbooks, and any material you’d like to trade with others. For teens and adults. 6:00-8:00pm
December 29 – TAB Meeting – The Teen Advisory Board is a place share ideas about activities, materials, and changes to implement to make the Library a destination for teens. Members please join us for our monthly meeting. Dinner will be provided! 6:00-7:00pm
Library Closings:
The Library will be closed on Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will also be closed on Saturday, December 31 and Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of the New Year holiday.
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