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Open Lab

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
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? Drop b...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: 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?

Reading Music Basics (Session 2)

Wednesday, April 2, 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: 3
Event Details:

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

Minecraft Party

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxes and swords at the Youth Services Department and let's build and mine and have fun! Ages 6-14 years old (ages 9 and under must be present with caregiver). Drop-in...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Grab your pickaxes and swords at the Youth Services Department and let's build and mine and have fun! Ages 6-14 years old (ages 9 and under must be present with caregiver). Drop-in. 

Open Lab

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
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? Drop b...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: 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?

Period Education Project logo with a drop of menstruation blood wearing underwear.

Period Education Project (P.E.P.) Rally

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

IT'S ABOUT BLOODY TIME AGAIN! Grab your invitation to the Period Education Project (P.E.P.) a physician-led organization that works to close knowledge gaps and reduce stigma relate...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

IT'S ABOUT BLOODY TIME AGAIN! Grab your invitation to the Period Education Project (P.E.P.) a physician-led organization that works to close knowledge gaps and reduce stigma related to menstrual health. Ages 8-18. Registration required.

Reading Music Basics (Session 2)

Monday, April 7, 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: 3
Event Details:

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

PC Building Class

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hard...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hardware and DIY computer assembly!

Reading Music Basics (Session 2)

Wednesday, April 9, 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: 3
Event Details:

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

PC Building Class

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hard...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hardware and DIY computer assembly!

The cover of I Survived: The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 by Lauren Tarshis. It shows a boy running from a volcano exploding behind him.

Survival Training - I Survived: The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 by Lauren Tarshis

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Survival? Training? Volcanoes? Once a month we will introduce basic survival skills that are unique to different situations. Grab your book, I Survived: The Destruction of Pompeii,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Survival? Training? Volcanoes? Once a month we will introduce basic survival skills that are unique to different situations. Grab your book, I Survived: The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, a month before to jump start your training.

Ballet Party

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Jeté into a world of magic and dance at our first-ever ballet party! We will have a craft, a tattoo station, and we will listen to ballet music and a ballet story! Ballet costumes ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Jeté into a world of magic and dance at our first-ever ballet party! We will have a craft, a tattoo station, and we will listen to ballet music and a ballet story! Ballet costumes encouraged!

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned D&D campaigner, come join us for a dungeon crawl and adventure! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screen...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned D&D campaigner, come join us for a dungeon crawl and adventure! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support. Ages 10-18 years old.

MidKid Take & Make: Fairy Dough

All Day 4/13 - 4/19
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 available 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 available for pickup for one week.

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all anime and manga fans! Drop by to join our club to watch, read, discuss, and eat anime/manga related things! Ittekimasu! (See you later!) 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Calling all anime and manga fans! Drop by to join our club to watch, read, discuss, and eat anime/manga related things! Ittekimasu! (See you later!) 

PC Building Class

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hard...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hardware and DIY computer assembly!

The book cover of We Are Big Time showing several girls playing basketball in hijabs.

Get Inked - We Are Big Time by Hena Khan

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Get Inked with this month's graphic novel pick, We Are Big Time by Hena Khan. Drop by the library a month before to grab your copy! Enjoy snacks, activities, and chit chat while di...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Get Inked with this month's graphic novel pick, We Are Big Time by Hena Khan. Drop by the library a month before to grab your copy! Enjoy snacks, activities, and chit chat while discussing the book! Ages 8-12 with caregiver.

PC Building Class

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hard...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Are you fascinated by computers and eager to understand how they work from the inside out? Join our PC Building class and embark on an exciting journey into the world of hardware and DIY computer assembly!

Teddy the yellow Labrador Retriever is laying on the ground and sleeping while a child is reading to him.

Reading to Teddy (Certified Therapy Dog)

Friday, April 18, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Reading Program
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

Paranormal Investigators

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Lecture
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Join a truly chilling night of paranormal phenomenon! Each month we will introduce new ghost hunting techniques while learning about local haunted areas. This month we will delve i...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join a truly chilling night of paranormal phenomenon! Each month we will introduce new ghost hunting techniques while learning about local haunted areas. This month we will delve into the hidden truths of the Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum.

Easter

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library

Minecraft World Building

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Come help us create a custom Minecraft world at the library! Build towering castles, craft intricate Redstone contraptions that defy logic, and explore landscapes teeming with hidd...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come help us create a custom Minecraft world at the library! Build towering castles, craft intricate Redstone contraptions that defy logic, and explore landscapes teeming with hidden treasures and perilous challenges. Ages 10-18 years old.

Hour of Code

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to code? Drop by PNG for an hour of code where we learn the fundamentals of computer science and how games, websites and more are designed! No registrati...

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

Interested in learning how to code? Drop by PNG for an hour of code where we learn the fundamentals of computer science and how games, websites and more are designed! No registration required.

Pikachu is wearing a white chef hat and is poking out from a pokemon ball mug.

Pokémon Cafe

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Welcome back to the Pokémon Cafe! Learn how to cook more pokemon themed dishes for yourself and your pokemon. Ages 8-12 years old. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Welcome back to the Pokémon Cafe! Learn how to cook more pokemon themed dishes for yourself and your pokemon. Ages 8-12 years old. Registration required.

Hour of Code

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to code? Drop by PNG for an hour of code where we learn the fundamentals of computer science and how games, websites and more are designed! No registrati...

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

Interested in learning how to code? Drop by PNG for an hour of code where we learn the fundamentals of computer science and how games, websites and more are designed! No registration required.