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Little Process Artists

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
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: 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.

Making New Year's Vision Board

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
MidKids

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon where kids get to dream big and bring their goals to life! In this hands-on vision board workshop, children their imagination to reflect their hopes, dreams, and positive intentions for the future.

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

Join us for a fun and creative afternoon where kids get to dream big and bring their goals to life! In this hands-on vision board workshop, children their imagination to reflect their hopes, dreams, and positive intentions for the future.

K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing Along Party

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:45pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Movie, NEW
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids

Help us turn the Honmoon golden and sing along with us as we watch the sing-along version of K-Pop Demon Hunters!

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

Help us turn the Honmoon golden and sing along with us as we watch the sing-along version of K-Pop Demon Hunters!

Kid Take & Make: Winter Owl Magnet

All Day 1/11 - 1/17
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

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

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

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

Paint & Sip

Monday, January 12, 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.

Upcoming
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.

MidKid Take & Make: Salt Dough Hearts

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
MidKids

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

Please see January 20th to 24th to register for this Take & Make.

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

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

Please see January 20th to 24th to register for this Take & Make.

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. 

MidKid Take & Make: Salt Dough Hearts

All Day 1/20 - 1/24
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
MidKids

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

Please note that pick-up will not be available Monday, January 19th due to the library being closed. 

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

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

Please note that pick-up will not be available Monday, January 19th due to the library being closed. 

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.

Teen Take & Make: Beaded Bracelet

All Day 1/25 - 1/31
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Teens

For ages 12-18 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

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

For ages 12-18 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

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.

Simple Sewing

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for a simple sewing project. 


 

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

Join us for a simple sewing project. 


 

Simple Sewing

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for a simple sewing project. 


 

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

Join us for a simple sewing project. 


 

Craftin' It Up - Sock Snowman

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Whether you're a pro with a glue gun or totally new to the DIY game, Craftin' It Up is all about making cool projects while chatting with your peers. Ages 8-18 years old. Registration required.

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

Whether you're a pro with a glue gun or totally new to the DIY game, Craftin' It Up is all about making cool projects while chatting with your peers. Ages 8-18 years old. Registration required.

Mini Figure Painting

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Help bring your tabletop games to life with the magic of miniatures!

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

Help bring your tabletop games to life with the magic of miniatures!

Character Valentine's

All Day 1/31 - 2/16
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids, Teens

Write your favorite character a Valentine’s Day card and turn it in at the Youth Services Desk! By February 14th, they’ll give you a Valentine's Day card back!  (Please pickup at the Youth Services desk).

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

Write your favorite character a Valentine’s Day card and turn it in at the Youth Services Desk! By February 14th, they’ll give you a Valentine's Day card back!  (Please pickup at the Youth Services desk).