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Adult Take & Make: Paper Tulips

All Day 4/1 - 4/7
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

If you're feeling crafty, check in with us each month to see what fun new project we've cooked up for you! We provide the materials and instructions, you provide the can-do attitude! Registration required.

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

If you're feeling crafty, check in with us each month to see what fun new project we've cooked up for you! We provide the materials and instructions, you provide the can-do attitude! Registration required.

Dissolving Peeps Experiment

All Day 4/1 - 4/8
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Stop by the Youth Services desk through out the week to see how quickly Peeps dissolve in different liquids. For all ages, no registration required.


 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services desk through out the week to see how quickly Peeps dissolve in different liquids. For all ages, no registration required.


 

Take, Make & Bring Back - Fake Flower Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Teens

Hours Earned: 1 Per Kit (Up to 3) Pick up a Take & Make, create a flower, and return them to the Youth Services Desk to earn volunteering hours.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Hours Earned: 1 Per Kit (Up to 3) Pick up a Take & Make, create a flower, and return them to the Youth Services Desk to earn volunteering hours.

Cradles to Crayons

Clothing Donation for Cradles to Crayons

All Day 4/1 - 5/19
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, NEW
Age Group:
Family

You can help provide everyday essentials for children and families who face the challenge of Clothing Insecurity. Donate new and like-new clothing.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, NEW
Event Details:

You can help provide everyday essentials for children and families who face the challenge of Clothing Insecurity. Donate new and like-new clothing.

Scavenger Hunt: Sunny Springtime

All Day 4/5 - 4/11
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens

Drop in all week long to search the Youth Services floor for different themed pictures! Pick up an activity sheet at the YS desk and find them all to win a small prize!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in all week long to search the Youth Services floor for different themed pictures! Pick up an activity sheet at the YS desk and find them all to win a small prize!

Gentle Hybrid Mat Yoga

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Rhonda for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

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

Join Rhonda for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

Paint & Sip

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Embrace your creative side with a night of themed painting! Materials and refreshments will be provided, but bring your imagination! Registration required.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

Embrace your creative side with a night of themed painting! Materials and refreshments will be provided, but bring your imagination! Registration required.

Open Lab

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Want to learn about 3D printing, Photoshop, laser cutting, movie making, or any of the other cool technology in the PNG room? Looking to take your project to the next level?

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Event Details:

Want to learn about 3D printing, Photoshop, laser cutting, movie making, or any of the other cool technology in the PNG room? Looking to take your project to the next level?

Princesses and Princes Tea Party

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids

Calling all royalty! Join us for a magical evening fit for kings, queens, knights, princes, and princesses at the library. Come dressed in your finest royal attire and join us for a magical craft and sip some tea.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all royalty! Join us for a magical evening fit for kings, queens, knights, princes, and princesses at the library. Come dressed in your finest royal attire and join us for a magical craft and sip some tea.

Storytime Sprouts

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, sing songs, and do some stretches and dancing! Ages 1.5-3 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.

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

Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, sing songs, and do some stretches and dancing! Ages 1.5-3 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.

Little Process Artists

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers

What's process art? Process art is an art journey that focuses on the aspect of creating the art instead of focusing on the final result of what it looks like.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Event Details:

What's process art? Process art is an art journey that focuses on the aspect of creating the art instead of focusing on the final result of what it looks like.

Wednesday Hits Matinees - The Perfect Storm

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Drop in on Wednesday afternoons to watch popular new releases and patron picks. Fresh popcorn will be served. Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what's playing.

 

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

Drop in on Wednesday afternoons to watch popular new releases and patron picks. Fresh popcorn will be served. Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what's playing.

 

The Magic School Bus: Gets Recycled

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, CORE
Age Group:
Kids

Hop on the Magic School Bus and get ready to experience the topic of recycling! Prepare by reading about recycling before joining Ms. Frizzle's assistant and friends as we embark on a wild, wacky, and totally awesome journey about recycling.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Discussion, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on the Magic School Bus and get ready to experience the topic of recycling! Prepare by reading about recycling before joining Ms. Frizzle's assistant and friends as we embark on a wild, wacky, and totally awesome journey about recycling.

Preschool Pals Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids

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.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: CORE, 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.

Homeschool Technology Class

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

A technology-based class for homeschooled kids, ages 10-18 years old. Registration required. Please call the library at (708) 453-7645 x1239 for information on registering a child for this program.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Event Details:

A technology-based class for homeschooled kids, ages 10-18 years old. Registration required. Please call the library at (708) 453-7645 x1239 for information on registering a child for this program.

Open Lab

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Want to learn about 3D printing, Photoshop, laser cutting, movie making, or any of the other cool technology in the PNG room? Looking to take your project to the next level?

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Event Details:

Want to learn about 3D printing, Photoshop, laser cutting, movie making, or any of the other cool technology in the PNG room? Looking to take your project to the next level?

Under earth and air: Exploring earth and air zodiac signs.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Join us at the library for a fascinating journey through the grounded strength of the Earth signs and the curious intellect of the Air signs. 


 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a fascinating journey through the grounded strength of the Earth signs and the curious intellect of the Air signs. 


 

Cuentos

Cuentos en Español

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

 

Spot the Bot: Recognizing AI in art, audio, and writing

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
NEW, Technology
Age Group:
Family, Adults

As artificial intelligence becomes more commonplace in our society, it is becoming more and more important to be able to distinguish between content created by humans and items generated via computer programs to mislead or scam people.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: NEW, Technology
Event Details:

As artificial intelligence becomes more commonplace in our society, it is becoming more and more important to be able to distinguish between content created by humans and items generated via computer programs to mislead or scam people.

Tabletop Games Social Hour

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Are you looking to relax and play some good old-fashioned table top games but don't have the game or just don't want the hassle of finding the space and the pieces?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking to relax and play some good old-fashioned table top games but don't have the game or just don't want the hassle of finding the space and the pieces?

Model Railroad Show

All Day 4/11 - 4/12
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Games & Activities, NEW, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you love trains? Are you into model railroading? Are you looking for something to enjoy with the whole family? If so, come to the model railroad show on April 11th and 12th.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Games & Activities, NEW, Performance
Event Details:

Do you love trains? Are you into model railroading? Are you looking for something to enjoy with the whole family? If so, come to the model railroad show on April 11th and 12th.

Kid Take & Make: Paint your own easter egg

All Day 4/12 - 4/18
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Kids

For ages 5-8 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.


Location:YS Floor


 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 5-8 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.


Location:YS Floor


 

Week of the Young Child: Music Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Rhonda for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

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

Join Rhonda for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.