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Preschool Pals Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Preschoolers, join us for an exciting journey in our Storytime Adventures! This program is all about exploring the magical world of books through fun stories, songs, and playful ac...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers, join us for an exciting journey in our Storytime Adventures! This program is all about exploring the magical world of books through fun stories, songs, and playful activities.

Kids & MidKids Sign Language

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Games & Activities, Lecture
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning sign language or want to brush up on your skills? Look no further than this new sign language program, teaching basic sign language with fun activiti...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Games & Activities, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning sign language or want to brush up on your skills?

Cuentos en Español

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
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: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Friday Classic Matinee

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playi...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

South Side Jazz Coalition

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of jazz presented by the South Side Jazz Coalition. Created in 2015 in the legacy of a long time Chicago tenor saxophonist Earl LaVon Freeman and his weekly jazz m...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of jazz presented by the South Side Jazz Coalition.

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 16+ Only)

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned hero or you don't know a bugbear from an owlbear, join us for an evening of dice, dragons, and danger! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM scree...

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

Whether you're a seasoned hero or you don't know a bugbear from an owlbear, join us for an evening of dice, dragons, and danger! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support.

Sound Bath Meditation Yoga

Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Take this class to deepen into sounds and vibrations from crystal singing bowls, Tingsha bells, tibetan singing bowls. You will be able to create a sense of calm, peace and relaxat...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Take this class to deepen into sounds and vibrations from crystal singing bowls, Tingsha bells, tibetan singing bowls. You will be able to create a sense of calm, peace and relaxation. Sponsored by Age Options.

Teen Take & Make: Tin Candles

All Day 2/23 - 3/1
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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

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

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

Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Rhonda as she guides you in a session of gentle exercise, which is great for those with limited mobility. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join Rhonda as she guides you in a session of gentle exercise, which is great for those with limited mobility. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

Reading Music Basics

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

Bestsellers' Book Club

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking to discuss the most popular titles? Trying to decide on your next great obsession? Come check out what's hot off the bestsellers list! Every month we'll pick a new Bestsell...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Looking to discuss the most popular titles? Trying to decide on your next great obsession? Come check out what's hot off the bestsellers list! Every month we'll pick a new Bestselling book for you to read and come discuss!

Trivia Night

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join us for a night of Trivia at the library. Bring your friends and form a team of up to 5 people, or meet new people and team up. We’ll have prizes for the winners!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us for a night of Trivia at the library. Bring your friends and form a team of up to 5 people, or meet new people and team up. We’ll have prizes for the winners!

Wednesday Hits Matinee

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in on Wednesdays to watch popular new releases! Check the online calendar or the monthly schedule at the Adult Services Desk to see what’s playing.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Wednesdays to watch popular new releases! Check the online calendar or the monthly schedule at the Adult Services Desk to see what’s playing.

Reading Music Basics

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
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...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

American Girl Doll Book Club

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:15pm
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 Claudie Wells!

Cuentos en Español

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
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: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Friday Classic Matinee

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playi...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

Galaxy Jars Craft: Night of the Planetary Alignment

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Celebrate 'planet parade' day as Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars all appear together in the night sky tonight. Transform a jar into nebulae and galaxies!...

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

Celebrate 'planet parade' day as Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars all appear together in the night sky tonight. Transform a jar into nebulae and galaxies! Registration required, ages 8-12 with caregiver.

Karaoke Friday

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Let's get together on Friday to sing the night out! Did you know that karaoke originated in Japan with the word "kara" meaning "empty" and "oke" meaning "orchestra"? So, come to un...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Let's get together on Friday to sing the night out! Did you know that karaoke originated in Japan with the word "kara" meaning "empty" and "oke" meaning "orchestra"? So, come to unleash your inner voice and enjoy your time!

Barbie Party

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come join us right before Barbie's Birthday to read Barbie books, make interesting craft and have Barbie themed snacks. All ages. Children 18-years-old and younger accompanied by a...

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

Come join us right before Barbie's Birthday to read Barbie books, make interesting craft and have Barbie themed snacks. All ages. Children 18-years-old and younger accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration required.

Karaoke Friday

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Let's get together on Friday to sing the night out! Did you know that karaoke originated in Japan with the word "kara" meaning "empty" and "oke" meaning "orchestra"? So, come to un...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Let's get together on Friday to sing the night out! Did you know that karaoke originated in Japan with the word "kara" meaning "empty" and "oke" meaning "orchestra"? So, come to unleash your inner voice and enjoy your time!

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 16+ Only)

Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned hero or you don't know a bugbear from an owlbear, join us for an evening of dice, dragons, and danger! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM scree...

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

Whether you're a seasoned hero or you don't know a bugbear from an owlbear, join us for an evening of dice, dragons, and danger! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support.