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"Throwback Thursday" Elmwood Park History Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning about Elmwood Park's past, join us to discuss the village's history through personal narratives, town artifacts, and historical photographs and do...

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

If you are interested in learning about Elmwood Park's past, join us to discuss the village's history through personal narratives, town artifacts, and historical photographs and documents.

Science Explorers: Bubble Science

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

BUBBLES! Enough said. Ages 6-12 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.

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

BUBBLES! Enough said. Ages 6-12 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.

Gaming Tournament

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Are you ready to game? Drop in to game with others in various gaming systems and games! For ages 12-18 years old. No registration required.

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

Are you ready to game? Drop in to game with others in various gaming systems and games! For ages 12-18 years old. No registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 16+ Only)

Saturday, May 25, 2024 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, May 25, 2024 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: 25
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

MEMORIAL DAY

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
Blood drive

Blood Drive at Elmwood Park Public Library

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:15pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come help us make a difference in our community. Donate blood and give a gift of precious life to someone. We will see you May 28th from 10am until 2:15pm in the Ferrentino Room. ...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come help us make a difference in our community. Donate blood and give a gift of precious life to someone. We will see you May 28th from 10am until 2:15pm in the Ferrentino Room.

APPOINTMENTS APPRECIATED; WALK-INS WELCOME!

Hello Baby! Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-12 months with caregiver. Registration required.

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

Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-12 months with caregiver. Registration required.

Preschool Pals Storytime

Tuesday, May 28, 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.

Trivia Night

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 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!

Once Upon a Storytime

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

Listen to stories, watch some dancing puppets, and have some bubble time fun!  Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Registration required.

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

Listen to stories, watch some dancing puppets, and have some bubble time fun!  Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Registration required.

Wednesday Hits Matinees - The Fabelmans

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 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 Wednesday afternoons to watch popular new releases and patron picks! Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to se...

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

Drop in on Wednesday afternoons to watch popular new releases and patron picks! Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

American Girl Doll Book Club

Wednesday, May 29, 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 Nanea Mitche...

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: 16
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 Nanea Mitchell, 1941.

Poetry Club

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words." E. A. Poe Come join us in exploring great famous poets from around the world. You may also bring your own poems to share with...

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

Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words." E. A. Poe Come join us in exploring great famous poets from around the world. You may also bring your own poems to share with the group.

Hello Baby! Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-12 months with caregiver. Registration required.

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

Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-12 months with caregiver. Registration required.

Preschool Pals Storytime

Thursday, May 30, 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.

Medicare 101

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Jeffrey Ashton to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options, and enrollment opportunities.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join Jeffrey Ashton to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options, and enrollment opportunities.

Medicare 101

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Join Jeffrey Ashton to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options, and enrollment opportunities.

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 Jeffrey Ashton to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options, and enrollment opportunities.

New Friday Classic Matinee - Ferris Bueller's Day off

Friday, May 31, 2024 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 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.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

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 com...

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

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! No registration required.

Kid Take & Make: Flower Pots

All Day 6/3 - 6/8
Elmwood Park Public Library
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

Scavenger Hunt: Summer Fun

All Day 6/3 - 6/8
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family
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 Youth Services Desk to get started. Find them all to ...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
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 Youth Services Desk to get started. Find them all to win a small prize!

Gentle Hybrid Mat Yoga

Monday, June 3, 2024 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 for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options

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 for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options

Drop-In Gaming Days

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Join us in our Gaming Lounge and get your 'game on'! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and desktop video games or bring your favorite tabletop role-pl...

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

Join us in our Gaming Lounge and get your 'game on'! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and desktop video games or bring your favorite tabletop role-playing games (Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, etc.).