What’s Happening at the Franklin Park Library

| November 21, 2012

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

 

Holiday Open House–                                                                   Thursday, December 13 from 6-8 pm

Come see what your library has to offer! All are welcome to attend the library’s first-ever holiday showcase. Learn about the library’s resources and enjoy a special performance from Leyden’s talented Acapella Show Choir and an appearance by Santa Claus! Refreshments will be served.

 DECEMBER  PROGRAMS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Register at the Information Services Desk or by calling 847-455-6016, ext. 2.

Friendship Quilt Club                                                                        Wednesday, December 5, at 10 am

Come share quilting tips and projects with other quilters!  Beginners are always welcome.

College Financial Planning Night                                              Thursday, December 6 from  6-7 pm

You CAN pay for college! Students and parents are invited to attend this informational workshop presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Snacks will be served.

Knit & Crochet Group                                                                        Saturday, December 8 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.

Adult Reading Club                                                                   Monday, December 10 at 7 pm

Christmas, Present  by Jacquelyn Mitchard.     Copies of each book are available at the Circulation Desk now.

Holiday Open House –                                                              Thursday, December 13 from 6-8 pm                                                                         n                                                                                                  Start your holiday season off with our celebration.  There will be music, food and fun.

 Holiday Centerpieces                                                              Monday, December 17 at 7 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Craft a beautiful holiday centerpiece under the guidance of Peggy Garvin. There is a $10 fee for each participant.  Register at the Information Services Desk.

Meet Santa                                                                                        Wednesday, December 19 at either  4 pm or 7 pm                                                                                                                                                                                           Share stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, songs, dance, and then meet “Santa”. If you are registered for Storytime, you’re already included.  Otherwise, please call to register.  Bring your camera if you’d like to take a picture of your child and Santa.  All ages.

Make It and Take It                                                                   Thursday, December 27 at 3 pm

Holiday craft.  All ages.

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