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Indoor Snowball Fight

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

No snow outside? No problem! Enjoy an hour of snowball fighting indoors. Ages 6-10 years old. Registration required. 

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

No snow outside? No problem! Enjoy an hour of snowball fighting indoors. Ages 6-10 years old. Registration required. 

Throwback Thursday

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Korbel 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

LAST DAY! Letters to Santa

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Drop off your letter in our special Santa mailbox in the Youth Services Department, anytime between Dec. 1-20, and we'll get that letter to the North Pole for you! Make sure to inc...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your letter in our special Santa mailbox in the Youth Services Department, anytime between Dec. 1-20, and we'll get that letter to the North Pole for you!

New Year, New You!

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Adult DIY:

Registration required. Join us to make a DIY project! Attendance in-person is required.

Event Details:

Come to the library and make a vision board using magazine cutouts and more to inspire you for the New Year!

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

Registration required. Join us to make a DIY project! Attendance in-person is required.

Come to the library and make a vision board using magazine cutouts and more to inspire you for the New Year!

Friday Classic Matinees

Friday, December 20, 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.

Paranormal Investigators

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Lecture
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Join a truly chilling night of paranormal phenomenon! Each month we will introduce new ghost hunting techniques while learning about local haunted areas. This month we will delve i...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Lecture
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join a truly chilling night of paranormal phenomenon! Each month we will introduce new ghost hunting techniques while learning about local haunted areas.

Sprinkles & Sparkles: Holiday cookie decorating party!

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Age Group:
Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Holiday cookies are yummy treats that bring smiles and sparkle to the season! Perfect for sharing, gifting, or nibbling on while you wait for Santa, holiday cookies make the holida...

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

Holiday cookies are yummy treats that bring smiles and sparkle to the season! Perfect for sharing, gifting, or nibbling on while you wait for Santa, holiday cookies make the holidays extra sweet! Stop in and decorate your very own cookies!

Holiday Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

It's holiday time! Come join us for a themed story time and celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanza and Christmas. Listen to stories, receive a holiday goody bag, and have the happiest of holid...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

It's holiday time! Come join us for a themed story time and celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanza and Christmas. Listen to stories, receive a holiday goody bag, and have the happiest of holidays! Ages 0-5 years old with a caregiver.

Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Hybrid Chair Yoga:

In-person or virtual. Registration required. Great for those with limited mobility. Sponsored by AgeOptions.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 27

In-person or virtual. Registration required. Great for those with limited mobility. Sponsored by AgeOptions.

CHRISTMAS EVE

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

CHRISTMAS DAY

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

Friday Classic Matinees

Friday, December 27, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 16+ Only)

Saturday, December 28, 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, December 28, 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: 28
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.

Puzzle Race

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Think you have the fastest puzzling skills in town? Grab some friends and come prove it! Compete in teams of 4 over 2 hours to see who can finish their puzzle first! Prizes will be...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Think you have the fastest puzzling skills in town? Grab some friends and come prove it! Compete in teams of 4 over 2 hours to see who can finish their puzzle first! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

NEW YEAR'S EVE

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

EPPL Monthly Photo Contest

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Elmwood Park has a proud past, but it also has a lively present and a bright future. Help the library to decorate its walls with some of the best pictures from around Elmwood Park....

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Elmwood Park has a proud past, but it also has a lively present and a bright future. Help the library to decorate its walls with some of the best pictures from around Elmwood Park.

Preschool Hour

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Drop in for some fun winter themed activities designed to help your preschooler practice their social-emotional skills, gross motor skills, along with language and conversational s...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for some fun winter themed activities designed to help your preschooler practice their social-emotional skills, gross motor skills, along with language and conversational skills. Ages 3-5 years old with a caregiver.

Friday Classic Matinee

Friday, January 3, 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.

Family Genealogy Club

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop
Age Group:
Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Have you wanted to tell your children or grandchildren about your family's history but just cannot find the time? Then here's your chance! Join us for a basic genealogy arts & ...

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

Have you wanted to tell your children or grandchildren about your family's history but just cannot find the time? Then here's your chance!

Scavenger Hunt: Forests and Fungi

All Day 1/5 - 1/11
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family
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
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!

Gentle Hybrid Mat Yoga

Monday, January 6, 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 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.

Mobile Device Basics (iPhone)

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the basic features of your iPhone or iPad device, including touch gestures and common apps.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basic features of your iPhone or iPad device, including touch gestures and common apps.

Family Paint & Sip

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Come paint with us and bring your family with you. Bring your creativity and imagination, all supplies as well as refreshments are on us. Registration required.

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

Come paint with us and bring your family with you. Bring your creativity and imagination, all supplies as well as refreshments are on us. Registration required.