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MidKid Take & Make: Basketball Cup and Ball Craft

All Day 2/16 - 2/22
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are avaliable for pickup for one week.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are avaliable for pickup for one week.

Take & Stitch: Ruffle Heart Coaster

All Day 2/16 - 2/22
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Coast through this simple valentines day themed craft for your home or to gift to someone special! Registration required.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Coast through this simple valentines day themed craft for your home or to gift to someone special! Registration required.

Preschool Pals Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Preschoolers, join us for an exciting journey in our Storytime Adventures! This program is all about exploring the magical world of books through fun stories, songs, and playful ac...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers, join us for an exciting journey in our Storytime Adventures! This program is all about exploring the magical world of books through fun stories, songs, and playful activities.

Lasercutting with Glowforge

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Learn to create designs and etch or cut them into a variety of materials using the Glowforge laser cutter! Registration required.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Class & Workshop, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn to create designs and etch or cut them into a variety of materials using the Glowforge laser cutter! Registration required.

Kids & MidKids Sign Language

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Games & Activities, Lecture
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning sign language or want to brush up on your skills? Look no further than this new sign language program, teaching basic sign language with fun activiti...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Games & Activities, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning sign language or want to brush up on your skills?

Cuentos en Español

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haga una manualidad y aprenda sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. Se requiere regis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haga una manualidad y aprenda sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. Se requiere registro.

Friday Classic Matinee- Pretty Woman

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playi...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

South Side Jazz Coalition

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of jazz presented by the South Side Jazz Coalition. Created in 2015 in the legacy of a long time Chicago tenor saxophonist Earl LaVon Freeman and his weekly jazz m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of jazz presented by the South Side Jazz Coalition.

Decade DIY: 1900s: Decoupage Wooden Hanger

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

We love history!! Join us for our new crafting series at the library. Each month we will feature a decade from history where we will listen to decade themed music and create a one ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

We love history!! Join us for our new crafting series at the library. Each month we will feature a decade from history where we will listen to decade themed music and create a one of a kind work of art that was popular during that time period.

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 16+ Only)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned hero or you don't know a bugbear from an owlbear, join us for an evening of dice, dragons, and danger! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM scree...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned hero or you don't know a bugbear from an owlbear, join us for an evening of dice, dragons, and danger! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support.

Sound Bath Meditation Yoga

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Take this class to deepen into sounds and vibrations from crystal singing bowls, Tingsha bells, tibetan singing bowls. You will be able to create a sense of calm, peace and relaxat...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Take this class to deepen into sounds and vibrations from crystal singing bowls, Tingsha bells, tibetan singing bowls. You will be able to create a sense of calm, peace and relaxation. Sponsored by Age Options.

Teen Take & Make: Tin Candles

All Day 2/23 - 3/1
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

For ages 12-18 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

For ages 12-18 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Rhonda as she guides you in a session of gentle exercise, which is great for those with limited mobility. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join Rhonda as she guides you in a session of gentle exercise, which is great for those with limited mobility. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

Teddy the yellow Labrador Retriever is laying on the ground while a child is showing him a snake in a book.

Reading to Teddy (Certified Therapy Dog)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with Teddy, a Certified Therapy Dog. For ages 4-12 years old. Registration required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with Teddy, a Certified Therapy Dog. For ages 4-12 years old. Registration required.

Reading Music Basics (Session 1)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Lecture
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Unlock the world of music with our four-week beginner's course designed to introduce you to the essentials of reading music! During this course we will give children the basic unde...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Unlock the world of music with our four-week beginner's course designed to introduce you to the essentials of reading music!

Bestsellers' Book Club- Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to discuss the most popular titles? Trying to decide on your next great obsession? Come check out what's hot off the bestsellers list! Every month we'll pick a new Bestsell...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Looking to discuss the most popular titles? Trying to decide on your next great obsession? Come check out what's hot off the bestsellers list! Every month we'll pick a new Bestselling book for you to read and come discuss!

Trivia Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a night of Trivia at the library. Bring your friends and form a team of up to 5 people, or meet new people and team up. We’ll have prizes for the winners!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for a night of Trivia at the library. Bring your friends and form a team of up to 5 people, or meet new people and team up. We’ll have prizes for the winners!

Wednesday Hits Matinees- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in on Wednesdays to watch popular new releases! Check the online calendar or the monthly schedule at the Adult Services Desk to see what’s playing.The Immortal Life of Henriet...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Wednesdays to watch popular new releases! Check the online calendar or the monthly schedule at the Adult Services Desk to see what’s playing.

Reading Music Basics (Session 1)

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Lecture
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Unlock the world of music with our four-week beginner's course designed to introduce you to the essentials of reading music! During this course we will give children the basic unde...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Unlock the world of music with our four-week beginner's course designed to introduce you to the essentials of reading music!

American Girl Doll Book Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:15pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our American Girl Doll Book Club running for only the second year here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our American Girl Doll Book Club running for only the second year here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Claudie Wells!

Medicare 101

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Jeffrey Asthon to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options and enrollment opportunities. Registration required. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Jeffrey Asthon to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options and enrollment opportunities. Registration required.


 

Medicare 101

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Jeffrey Asthon to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options and enrollment opportunities. Registration required.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join Jeffrey Asthon to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options and enrollment opportunities. Registration required.

Cuentos en Español

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haga una manualidad y aprenda sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. Se requiere regis...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haga una manualidad y aprenda sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. Se requiere registro.

Friday Classic Matinee- The Proposal

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playi...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.