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Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Preschool Pals Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Listen to stories, make a craft, and meet other preschool-aged kids at this fun story time! Ages 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Listen to stories, make a craft, and meet other preschool-aged kids at this fun story time! Ages 3-5 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.

Merfolk Party

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

The human world...it's a mess. Come mermaid around, flick your fins, and have undersea fun with other merpeople. Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years old with a caregiver.

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

The human world...it's a mess. Come mermaid around, flick your fins, and have undersea fun with other merpeople. Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years old with a caregiver.

Latino Family Night

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Drop-in. No r...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Drop-in. No registration required.

Animals Around the World (ft. Incredible Bats)

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performance
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming Sharon and Dan from Incredible Bats in an afternoon full of battiness and fun. Explore Animals Around the World as we fly into different types of animals and t...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Lecture, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us in welcoming Sharon and Dan from Incredible Bats in an afternoon full of battiness and fun. Explore Animals Around the World as we fly into different types of animals and their environmental impacts. Registration required.

Upcycling Popup: Monarch Butterfly Rest Stop

All Day 6/24 - 6/29
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

THIS SUMMER ONLY! Take home a project that is fun to create and beneficial for the environment. Supplies limited! Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

THIS SUMMER ONLY! Take home a project that is fun to create and beneficial for the environment. Supplies limited! Registration required.

Selena Party

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Anything for Selenas! Join us as we watch the famous movie, Selena! Dress up as this famous fashion icon, and don't forget your red lips! Food and drinks provided! Ages 8+ with a c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Anything for Selenas! Join us as we watch the famous movie, Selena! Dress up as this famous fashion icon, and don't forget your red lips! Food and drinks provided! Ages 8+ with a caregiver. Registration required.

American Girl Doll Book Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:15pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Julie Albrig...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Julie Albright, 1974.

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Scavenger Hunt: Pirates and Mermaids

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
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!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: 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!

Scavenger Hunt: Pirates and Mermaids

All Day 7/5 - 7/6
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
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!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: 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!

Kid Take & Make: Tide Pool Art

All Day 7/8 - 7/13
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Several poison type Pokémon in a group photo, including Grimer, Muk, and Trubbish.

Science Explorers: Poison-Type Pokémon

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Ever wonder how Grimer or Muk came to be or why Trubbish looks like a garbage bag? Put on those thinking caps on as we delve into the world of Pokémon and science. Registratio...

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

Ever wonder how Grimer or Muk came to be or why Trubbish looks like a garbage bag? Put on those thinking caps on as we delve into the world of Pokémon and science. Registration required.

Cover of Little Dolphin Rescue by Rachel Delahaye. It has a dolphin picking through the water with a pink/purple/blue sunset behind the dolphin.

Kids Read: Little Dolphin Rescue by Rachel Delahaye

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for games, activities, and crafts based around a beginner chapter book. A librarian will read the first chapter aloud, and then kids can check out a copy of the book to fin...

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

Join us for games, activities, and crafts based around a beginner chapter book. A librarian will read the first chapter aloud, and then kids can check out a copy of the book to finish reading at home. Ages 5-8 years old with a caregiver.

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Pop-Up Summer Storytime in the Park

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Soak up some rays at this fun Storytime! We will have snacks, music, games, and stories! Weather permitting! This is a drop-in program. Ages 0-7 with a caregiver.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Event Details:

Soak up some rays at this fun Storytime! We will have snacks, music, games, and stories! Weather permitting! This is a drop-in program. Ages 0-7 with a caregiver.

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, 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...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Latino Family Night

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

¿Estás buscando una manera divertida de pasar tiempo de calidad juntos? Acompañanos en la biblioteca cada mes, donde presentaremos actividades, juegos, manualidades, música y pelíc...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Event Details:

¿Estás buscando una manera divertida de pasar tiempo de calidad juntos? Acompañanos en la biblioteca cada mes, donde presentaremos actividades, juegos, manualidades, música y películas.

Upcycling Popup: Construct a Bug Hotel

All Day 7/29 - 8/3
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

THIS SUMMER ONLY! Take home a project that is fun to create and beneficial for the environment. Supplies limited! Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

THIS SUMMER ONLY! Take home a project that is fun to create and beneficial for the environment. Supplies limited! Registration required.

American Girl Doll Bookclub

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:15pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Molly McInti...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Molly McIntire, 1943.

Ren Faire Day

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Come one, come all to this festive Renaissance Faire Day where we will celebrate all things magical, mystical, and majestic. Costumes are encouraged! No registrat...

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

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Come one, come all to this festive Renaissance Faire Day where we will celebrate all things magical, mystical, and majestic. Costumes are encouraged! No registration required.

Scavenger Hunt: Pool Party

All Day 8/5 - 8/10
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Drop in all week long to search the Youth Services (2nd) 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: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in all week long to search the Youth Services (2nd) floor for different themed pictures! Pick up an activity sheet at the YS desk and find them all to win a small prize!

Make a Pinecone Birdfeeder

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Join us and make a pinecone bird feeder to feed all your feathered friends. Registration Required. Ages 2-7.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us and make a pinecone bird feeder to feed all your feathered friends. Registration Required. Ages 2-7.