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Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, May 10, 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.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
MidKids
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
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!) 

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Get Inked - The Cartoonish Club by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
MidKids
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Paranormal Investigators

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gaming Lounge 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: Gaming Lounge
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 Elmwood Park Public Library.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

MidKid Take & Make: Sticker Jar Flower Press

All Day 5/18 - 5/24
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.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Reading to Teddy (Certified Therapy Dog)

Monday, May 19, 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: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Science Explorers: Deep Sea Exploration

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Lecture
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Delve into the darkness and learn about the denizens of the deep sea and what makes the creatures of this alien world so unique! Registration required, ages 8-12 with caregiver.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Delve into the darkness and learn about the denizens of the deep sea and what makes the creatures of this alien world so unique! Registration required, ages 8-12 with caregiver. 

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Survival Training - I Survived: The Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 by Lauren Tarshis

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 Attack of the Grizzlies...

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: 15
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 Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, a month before to jump start your training.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

American Girl Doll Bookclub

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 Emily Bennett!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Level Up at Your Library! Get ready for Summer Reading and join us at the library for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Food and beverages will be served along with fun games for ...

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

Level Up at Your Library! Get ready for Summer Reading and join us at the library for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Food and beverages will be served along with fun games for the whole family! Just come on in and drop by!

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Open Lab

Tuesday, June 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?

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Open Lab

Thursday, June 5, 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?

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

"The Dragon with an Amazing Tail" An Afternoon Reading with Author Benedetta Lino

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Join us Saturday, June 7th for an afternoon filled with all things dragons. Author Benedetta Lino will read from her book The Dragon with an Amazing Tail. Come and make a flying wo...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Authors & Books
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us Saturday, June 7th for an afternoon filled with all things dragons. Author Benedetta Lino will read from her book The Dragon with an Amazing Tail.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, June 9, 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!)

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Get Inked - Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag & Xanthe Bouma

Wednesday, June 11, 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, Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag & Xanthe Bouma. Drop by the library a month before to grab your copy! Enjoy snack...

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, Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag & Xanthe Bouma. Drop by the library a month before to grab your copy! Enjoy snacks, activities, and chit chat while discussing the book!

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science Explorers: Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Ever wanted to design your own video game and be able to play it? Now is your chance with this three day program! Starting in July, experience your peers playing your video game in...

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

Ever wanted to design your own video game and be able to play it? Now is your chance with this three day program! Starting in July, experience your peers playing your video game in Youth Services. Ages 8-18 years old. Registration required.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, June 14, 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.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

MidKid Take & Make: Create Your Own Mini Ball Game

All Day 6/16 - 6/21
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.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science Explorers: Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Ever wanted to design your own video game and be able to play it? Now is your chance with this three day program! Starting in July, experience your peers playing your video game in...

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

Ever wanted to design your own video game and be able to play it? Now is your chance with this three day program! Starting in July, experience your peers playing your video game in Youth Services. Ages 8-18 years old. Registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Real-Life Roblox Party

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

The world of Roblox is coming off the screen and into real life! Ages 6-14 years old. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The world of Roblox is coming off the screen and into real life! Ages 6-14 years old. Registration required. 

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Solstice: Make Your Own Flower Crowns

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Come frolic and celebrate the longest day in the northern hemisphere by making your own flower crown! We will be using a hot glue gun, so please bring a grownup to supervise and as...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come frolic and celebrate the longest day in the northern hemisphere by making your own flower crown! We will be using a hot glue gun, so please bring a grownup to supervise and assist! Registration required, ages 8-17 with caregiver.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

American Girl Doll Book Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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...

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: 25
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 Nicki Hoffman!

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science Explorers: Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Ever wanted to design your own video game and be able to play it? Now is your chance with this three day program! Starting in July, experience your peers playing your video game in...

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

Ever wanted to design your own video game and be able to play it? Now is your chance with this three day program! Starting in July, experience your peers playing your video game in Youth Services. Ages 8-18 years old. Registration required.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Survival Training - I Survived: The Great Molasses Flood, 1919 by Lauren Tarshis

Thursday, June 26, 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? Molasses? Once a month we will introduce basic survival skills that are unique to different situations. Grab your book, I Survived: The Great Molasses Flood, 19...

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: 15
Event Details:

Survival? Training? Molasses? Once a month we will introduce basic survival skills that are unique to different situations. Grab your book, I Survived: The Great Molasses Flood, 1919, a month before to jump start your training.