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Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
2026-10-22 13:45:00 2026-10-22 14:45:00 America/New_York Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club October's Selection: "Wade in the Water" by Nyaneba Nkrumah. Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room

Thursday, October 22
1:45pm - 2:45pm

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Franklin Park Branch

Franklin Park Community Room

October's Selection: "Wade in the Water" by Nyaneba Nkrumah.

Join us for a discussion of Wade in the Water by Nyaneba Nkrumah.

A limited number of copies of the book will be available for pick up at the Franklin Park Branch Library beginning September 10.

Registration is not required. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Club |

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Franklin Park Branch
Phone: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
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Franklin Park, NJ 08823
Tel: 732-873-8700 opt. 5
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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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Ageless Grace
Tue, Oct 20, 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, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
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Franklin Township Astronomy Club
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch
Attend the club's monthly meeting!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Chair Yoga
Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
FTPL @ Home - 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.
Open Books, Open Minds: Historical Fiction Book Club
Thu, Oct 22, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
October's Selection: "Wade in the Water" by Nyaneba Nkrumah.
The New Yorker Short Story Club
Fri, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
October's Selection: The Promise by Rachel Yoder (August 10, 2026)
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Oct 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical 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.
1783 at Rockingham: Black Refugees and the Crisis of Freedom - co-presented by Franklin 250
Sat, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Community Room
The conversation begun in the autumn of 1783 is one America has never finished having.
Megabyte Mondays: Microsoft Excel Series - a computer class
Mon, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 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, Oct 26, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tue, Oct 27, 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.
Registration opens Thursday, September 17 2026 at 6:00pm
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Sit n' Stitch @ Franklin Park Branch
Wed, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Franklin Park Branch - Franklin Park Community Room
Share your current projects with fellow crafters!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - Virtual Events 1
Join us for this fun combo class that can be done sitting or standing.
Meeting: Library Board of Trustees
Wed, Oct 28, 5:45pm - 8:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical Room
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. The public are welcome.
Move, Breathe, Meditate
Thu, Oct 29, 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.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Conversational English as a Second Language (ESL) Class
Mon, Nov 02, 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, Nov 02, 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, Nov 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
We provide the chess boards, all you need is a desire to play!
Drop-in Mahjong
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Media Room
Come play Mahjong at the library!
Zumba Gold + Chair Pilates
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
FTPL @ Home - 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
Sat, Nov 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
DeMott Lane Branch - Historical 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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