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Fruit Slushies

Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off Event
2024-06-24 18:00:00 2024-06-24 19:00:00 America/New_York Fruit Slushies We'll have lots of fruits available so you can invent your own flavor combos! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register. Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Monday, June 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Franklin Park Branch

Franklin Park Community Room

We'll have lots of fruits available so you can invent your own flavor combos! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

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Franklin Park Branch
Phone: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
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Franklin Park Branch

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

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We're open 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Address
64 Clover Place
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Tel: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
About the branch

The Franklin Park Branch is located just off Claremont Road on Clover Place right next door to the Franklin Park School.

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Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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Tue, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Come play Mahjong at the library!
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Tue, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Craft-a-Palooza: Dinosaurs! @ Lewis Street Branch - all ages
Wed, Aug 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Join us for a mega crafting event. Missed any of our great dino crafts from the summer? Visit us between 3:00-4:30pm and we'll have them all out for you to try!
All Together Now: Franklin Animal Shelter - All Ages
Wed, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
A service project designed to help a local non-profit. Participants earn 30 mins of volunteer time.
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Wed, Aug 19, 6:00pm - 7:40pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
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Teen Crochet Club @ Franklin Park - Learn to Crochet with us!
Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Teens come learn to crochet! Open to students ages 12-17. Teens who know how to crochet are welcome to come and stitch with us! Please register.
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Thu, Aug 20, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Shake your dino tail & stomp your feet. We'll enjoy some dino dances as a fun and silly treat! (weather permitting!) Call (732) 873-8700 ext 112 before you come to see if we are holding the program!
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn to work with jewelry making tools and create a wearable work of art!
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.
This event is full
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
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Wed, Aug 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
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This event is full
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
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Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.
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Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
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FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
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Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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LEGO Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Sep 10, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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Megabyte Mondays: Introduction to Microsoft Word - a computer class
Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Sep 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Sep 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 1/2 - 5 years
Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
A fun and interactive program where children enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and activities that encourage early literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.
Ageless Grace
Tue, Sep 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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Drop-in Mahjong
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DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Cancelled
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Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
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Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stop by the library for a quick craft for kids! We will make something simple enough for younger children. Older children can complete the craft with more detail. 
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates (Virtual)
Wed, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Teen Kindness Club
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for a community service activity and earn an hour of volunteer time. Open to students ages 12-17. Snacks will be served! Please be sure to register.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.
Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5-12 years
Thu, Sep 17, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
We'll explore a different art form each month.
The New Yorker Short Story Club
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
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Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room
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Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Build & Play" introduces toddlers to the exciting world of building, stacking, and constructing through fun, safe, and age-appropriate activities.
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
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DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
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Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Experience authentic Tai Chi training, also referred to as 'Meditation in Motion,' with Dr. Gang Huang.
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Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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Wed, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Begin your meditation journey here. The benefits of a regular meditation practice are life-altering. The key is consistent practice.
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Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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Experience the dynamic, centuries-old technique of bobbin lace making.
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A free, basic ESL conversation group for students who have a basic working knowledge of English and wish to gain more confidence speaking English.
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