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College Application Prep

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, NEW
Age Group:
Teens

Learn college essay tips, learn how to work on a college application, and get prepared on other things you may need to know about college! Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class & Workshop, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn college essay tips, learn how to work on a college application, and get prepared on other things you may need to know about college! Registration required.

Snow planet in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back but there is a yeti holding a red saber next to a walker.

LAST DAY! Winter Reading Challenge: The Yeti Strikes Back

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
NEW, Reading Program
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Today is the last day to complete the Winter Reading Challenge: The Yeti Strikes Back! 

Turn in your completed lightsaber bookmark at any public services desk to get a free book and prize!

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

Today is the last day to complete the Winter Reading Challenge: The Yeti Strikes Back! 

Turn in your completed lightsaber bookmark at any public services desk to get a free book and prize!

Library Closed All Day - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library

The library will not be opened due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
Description:

The library will not be opened due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Machine Sewing for Kids

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Are you a kid who wants to learn to use a sewing machine? This is the program for you! Join us to learn the basics of machine sewing. We will go over safety, how to use a machine, and you will leave with a completed project.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a kid who wants to learn to use a sewing machine? This is the program for you! Join us to learn the basics of machine sewing. We will go over safety, how to use a machine, and you will leave with a completed project.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Wings of Fire Party

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Calling all dragonets!

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

Calling all dragonets!

LAST DAY! Pen Pal Letters to Japan!

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
MidKids

Last day to turn in your responses to the Youth Services Desk! 

Please see Friday, January 2nd for more information and registration details.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Last day to turn in your responses to the Youth Services Desk! 

Please see Friday, January 2nd for more information and registration details.

Indoor Snowball Fight

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

No snow outside? No problem! Enjoy an hour of snowball fighting indoors. Ages 2-5 years old. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

No snow outside? No problem! Enjoy an hour of snowball fighting indoors. Ages 2-5 years old. Registration required.

DIY Moss Artwork

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your imagination and make a beautiful work of art! We'll supply the moss, a picture frame, and glue. This program is strictly for adults because we'll be working with hot glue guns. Registration required! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and make a beautiful work of art! We'll supply the moss, a picture frame, and glue. This program is strictly for adults because we'll be working with hot glue guns. Registration required! 

Watercolor for Beginners

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Discover the calming art of watercolor! We’ll explore simple techniques like blending colors, creating washes, and painting basic shapes. No experience is needed — just bring your curiosity and enjoy the relaxing process.

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

Discover the calming art of watercolor! We’ll explore simple techniques like blending colors, creating washes, and painting basic shapes. No experience is needed — just bring your curiosity and enjoy the relaxing process.

Elvis Tribute

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
NEW, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Elvis (https://www.hugoselvis.com/ ) is in the building! "Do something worth remembering" - Elvis. Come to the library to see Elvis perform live once again.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: NEW, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Elvis (https://www.hugoselvis.com/ ) is in the building! "Do something worth remembering" - Elvis. Come to the library to see Elvis perform live once again.

Ukrainian Winter Trivia Night

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Ukrainian Trivia Night is back! This winter we will have an interactive event to test your knowledge on Ukrainian music, history, food, traditions and culture.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ukrainian Trivia Night is back! This winter we will have an interactive event to test your knowledge on Ukrainian music, history, food, traditions and culture.

Disclaimer(s)

Photography

Library events and classes may be photographed and/or recorded for Library promotions and social media, as per the Library’s Photograph/Filming policy. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped. Your name will not be used without your written consent.