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December @ the Franklin Park Public Library

| November 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

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 […]

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Thank You to Our Once Upon a Prom Partners!

| April 19, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Franklin Park Public Library District would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their help with this year’s Once Upon a Prom: Cathy Cundiff – Coldwell Banker, East & West Leyden Fashion Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Peoria, AZ,  Frank Wippel – Farmers Insurance, Friends of the Franklin Park Library, Identity […]

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National Library Week @ the Franklin Park Public Library

| March 10, 2016 | 0 Comments

National Library Week will be celebrated from April 10-16, 2016. The theme this year is “Libraries Transform.” The Library is celebrating this year by offering refreshments to the public as our way of thanking you. We will also have a fun library scavenger hunt available all week. Anybody who participates is eligible for a prize. […]

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Upcoming Service Disruptions at the Franklin Park Public Library

| February 17, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Library is in the process of joining the SWAN consortium (a group of Illinois libraries). The following service disruptions can be expected: Text message notifications are suspended from February until May 2016. Use email notifications to track due dates and holds notices, and renew items through your account on our website. A new text […]

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Franklin Park Public Library to Join SWAN

| February 17, 2016 | 0 Comments

The Library will join the SWAN consortium (a group of Illinois libraries) in May 2016. What does this mean for you as a Franklin Park card holder? Here are a few key points: A wider local library network. The Library is currently a member of LINC, a small group of 9 libraries. SWAN is comprised […]

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Winter Reading Program @ the Franklin Park Public Library

Winter Reading Program @ the Franklin Park Public Library

| November 17, 2015 | 0 Comments

We’re kicking off our annual Winter Reading Program during our Holiday Open House. Stop by the library on or after December 12 and sign up at the Info Desk or Kids Crossing Desk! The Winter Reading Program will take place from Saturday, December 12, 2015 through Saturday, January 30, 2016. Just read or listen to […]

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4th Annual Franklin Park Public Library Holiday Open House

4th Annual Franklin Park Public Library Holiday Open House

| November 17, 2015 | 0 Comments

Visit your Library on Saturday, December 12 @ 1:00-4:00pm for our annual holiday extravaganza! This year will be bigger and better than ever! Come prepared for an afternoon full of fun and activities for all ages. Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit or crochet? Join a mini-session of our Knit & Crochet […]

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Franklin Park Public Library Holiday Closings

| November 17, 2015 | 0 Comments

The Franklin Park Public Library will be closed on the following days: Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) Friday, December 25 (Christmas) Saturday, December 26 Thursday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) Friday, January 1, 2016 (New Year’s Day) Saturday, January 2, 2016 For more news on Library closings and other events, visit our website at http://fppld.org.

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Month of Thanks @ the Franklin Park Public Library

| October 20, 2015 | 0 Comments

What are you thankful for? This November we’re bringing back our “Month of Thanks” series and we need your help. Simply stop by the Info Desk or Kids Crossing Desk and write down what you’re thankful for on a leaf. All leaves will be displayed inside the Library on the wall next to the entrance. […]

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Register to Vote @ Your Library!

| August 14, 2015 | 0 Comments

National Voter Registration Day is the largest one-day effort of the year to register voters. This year, National Voter Registration Day is September 22, 2015. The Franklin Park Public Library is proud to participate in this important national event. Stop by the Info Desk anytime on September 22 to register to vote. In order to […]

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