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Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
2025-03-27 13:45:00 2025-03-27 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club March's Selection: "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Thursday, March 27
1:45pm - 2:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-27 13:45:00 2025-03-27 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club March's Selection: "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Franklin Park Branch

Franklin Park Community Room

March's Selection: "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline

Join us for a discussion of The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline.

A limited number of copies the book are 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 5:00PM

Tomorrow's hours

We're open 1:30PM to 8:00PM

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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DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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Tue, Mar 18, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Men and women are joining in the fun of this evidence-based seated exercise, using the cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
Attend their monthly meeting!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
How Weather Forecasting Works
Fri, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn about the history, and future, of weather forecasting.
Craft Supply Swap
Sat, Mar 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
A fun opportunity to get some new-to-you items for free, meet other crafters, and get new ideas.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Mar 24, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Mar 24, 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, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Virtual Events 1
New to yoga? Learn the foundations for establishing a safe and effective yoga practice. 
Storytime Adventures @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 2 - 5 years
Tue, Mar 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Stories, rhymes and a craft for little ones!
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Mar 26, 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, Mar 27, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
March's Selection: "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline
Adult DIY: Diamond Art Painting
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Relax and unwind as you explore diamond art painting.
Move, Breathe, Meditate @ Franklin Park Branch
Fri, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Learn how to start your meditation journey.
Morning Rhymes @ Franklin Park Branch - Ages 0 - 4 Years
Mon, Mar 31, 10:30am - 10:45am
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Rhymes and a story for little ones!
Drop-in Chess for Adults
Mon, Mar 31, 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, Mar 31, 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 Mahjong
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Pilates
Wed, Apr 02, 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.
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