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Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
2025-01-30 13:45:00 2025-01-30 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club January's Selection: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean Franklin Park Branch -

Thursday, January 30
1:45pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-30 13:45:00 2025-01-30 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club January's Selection: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean Franklin Park Branch -

January's Selection: "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean

Join us for a discussion of The Library Book by Susan Orlean.

A limited number of copies of January's selection is available for checkout at the Franklin Park Branch. 

Registration is not required. 

If you have any questions, please call us at 732-873-8700 x 5. The library reserves the right to reschedule programs. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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

Franklin Park Branch

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

Closed

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.

Upcoming events

Bah Humbug @ DeMott Lane - all ages (while supplies last)
Sat, Dec 21, All day
DeMott Lane Branch
Celebrate National Humbug Day with some fun activities that highlight Ebeneezer Scrooge and the Grinch.
Bobbin Lacemaking
Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey work to preserve centuries-old hand bobbin lacemaking and tatting techniques.
Megabyte Mondays: iPhone Basics Series - a computer class
Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Dec 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
All Branches Closed
Tue, Dec 24, All day
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Wed, Dec 25, All day
DeMott Lane Branch - Butterfly Room,Children's Reading Room,Community Room,Historical Room,Media Room
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Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:45am
Franklin Park Branch
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Megabyte Mondays: iPhone Basics Series - a computer class
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Megabyte Mondays are the library's weekly computer and technology classes.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Dec 30, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Dec 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
DIY New Year's Time Capsule - Teen Craft!
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Decorate your own time capsule box to fill with your memories of 2024! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Happy Noon Year Party! @ DeMott Lane - ages 2-5 years
Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Join us at 11:30am to ring in 2025… at noon! We’ll decorate party hats, create wishing wands and, right before noon, have a countdown to a ball pop. The fun ends with a short dance party!
Teen Chess Club
Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Come hang out and play some friendly games of chess! We’ll meet the 1st Thursday of each month. Open to students ages 12-17
Megabyte Mondays: Computer Basics - a computer class
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Jan 06, 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.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
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Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Mon, Jan 06, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Scribble Time @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 1 - 4 Years
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
"Scribble Time" is an introduction to crayons, glue and more for little ones.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Jan 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Tap Away Stress
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Learn about "Emotional Freedom Techniques" or "tapping" to help reduce stress and gain control of your emotions.
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Chair Yoga
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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.
Afternoon Art Club @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 5 - 12 years
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
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We'll explore a different art form each month.
Sepia Painting! - Teen Craft
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Fri, Jan 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn about different types of tea and how to make custom tea blends.
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Movie Matinee: White Bird (2023)
Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Tue, Jan 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
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Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Megabyte Mondays: Social Networking - a computer class
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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, Jan 27, 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.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Tapping Away Stress
Mon, Jan 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn about "Emotional Freedom Techniques" or "tapping" to help reduce stress and gain control of your emotions.
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Jan 28, 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.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Jan 29, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
Thu, Jan 30, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
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Music Bingo! - Teen Games
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Identify songs, shout Bingo! Win Prizes! Open to students ages 12-17. Please register.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Feb 10, 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.
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Beginner Yoga
Mon, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Group - For Caregivers
Tue, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Alzheimer’s New Jersey Family Support Groups provide families and caregivers with the emotional support and education they need.
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Feb 11, 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.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Feb 12, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
This gentle class focuses on an exploration of basic yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness.
Bobbin Lacemaking
Sat, Feb 15, 10:30am - 4:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The Cranberry Lacemakers of Central New Jersey work to preserve centuries-old hand bobbin lacemaking and tatting techniques.
Pet Loss Support Group
Sun, Feb 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room,Virtual Events 1
Pet parents who have lost a pet, or anticipate a loss, gather to share stories and memories with like minds and hearts.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Tue, Feb 18, 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.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Feb 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend their monthly meeting!
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DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room,Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
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