Benjamin Franklin &
the Revolutionary Body
Jan. 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Meet the Franklins
Jan. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Stories About Ben
Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Ben Franklin's
Civic Vision
Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Traveling in the
Footsteps of Franklin
Jan. 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin &
Founding Fathers
Feb. 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World
The Orland Park Public Library is honored to be one of forty libraries
nationwide to host the national traveling exhibit "Benjamin Franklin: In
Search of a Better World." The exhibit, which will be on display on the
second floor of the library, runs from December 16, 2009 through February
19, 2010. This exhibit is based on a major exhibition of the same title,
which was on display at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
The 1,000 square foot exhibition will consist of six sections of colorful,
freestanding photo-panels incorporating representations of artifacts from
the original Franklin exhibition, and new text written by the curator.
Inventing a Better World
Glass Armonica
Invented by Benjamin Franklin in 1761, the glass armonica (or glass harmonica) was one of the most celebrated musical instruments of the eighteenth century. Listen to a sample of music by clicking on the arrow next to the title.
Marche des Insurgents by Madame Brillon
Written in honor of the American victory at Saratoga in 1777
Photo: Glass armonica
Charles James, 1761-1762
Frankliniana Collection, The Franklin Institute, Inc.
