Event List

Filters
Age Group

Preschool Pals Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 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.

Introduction to Digital Photography

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Love to take photographs with your digital point and shoot, DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone camera? Come learn more about composition, lighting, and post production editing of digit...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Love to take photographs with your digital point and shoot, DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone camera? Come learn more about composition, lighting, and post production editing of digital images using Photoshop Elements. Ages 12-18.

Certified Therapy Dog. Yellow Labrador Retriever.

Tales with Teddy (Certified Therapy Dog)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with Teddy, a Certified Therapy Dog. For ages 4-12 years old. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills with Teddy, a Certified Therapy Dog. For ages 4-12 years old. Registration required.

Illinois Storm Chasers: Storm Chasing 101

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Learn all about the twists and turns of what it takes to become a Storm Chaser! Space is limited. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Learn all about the twists and turns of what it takes to become a Storm Chaser! Space is limited. Registration required.

Once Upon a Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 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

Wednesday, June 12, 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.

Two girls holding hands under a starry sky.

MidKids Read: Turtles of the Midnight Moon by Maria Jose Fitzgerald

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of the book one month prior, read it and come discuss it and enjoy with others who read it too! Ages 8-12 with caregiver. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Pick up a copy of the book one month prior, read it and come discuss it and enjoy with others who read it too! Ages 8-12 with caregiver. Registration required.

Tax Appeal Seminar

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Presentation on tax appeals.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Presentation on tax appeals.

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Family, 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: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: 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.

Hello Baby! Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 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, June 13, 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.

Introduction to Digital Photography

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Love to take photographs with your digital point and shoot, DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone camera? Come learn more about composition, lighting, and post production editing of digit...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Love to take photographs with your digital point and shoot, DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone camera? Come learn more about composition, lighting, and post production editing of digital images using Photoshop Elements. Ages 12-18.

Otherworlds Book Club - The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Escape to new worlds in this book club focused on fantasy and science fiction books and series! Discuss your favorite books, read new things and more!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Escape to new worlds in this book club focused on fantasy and science fiction books and series! Discuss your favorite books, read new things and more!

New Friday Classic Matinee

Friday, June 14, 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.

Merfolk Party

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids
Event Details:

The human world...it's a mess. Come mermaid around, flick your fins, and have undersea fun with other merpeople. Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years old with a caregiver.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

The human world...it's a mess. Come mermaid around, flick your fins, and have undersea fun with other merpeople. Registration Required. Ages 4-12 years old with a caregiver.

Teen Take & Make: Do-It-Yourself Scented Soap

All Day 6/17 - 6/22
Elmwood Park Public Library
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
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 Mat Yoga

Monday, June 17, 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 17, 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.).

Latino Family Night

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Drop-in. No r...

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

Looking for a fun way to spend quality family time together? Come join us at the library each month where we will feature activities, games, crafts, music and movies! Drop-in. No registration required.

Gentle Hybrid Mat Yoga

Tuesday, June 18, 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

Introduction to Digital Photography

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Love to take photographs with your digital point and shoot, DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone camera? Come learn more about composition, lighting, and post production editing of digit...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Love to take photographs with your digital point and shoot, DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone camera? Come learn more about composition, lighting, and post production editing of digital images using Photoshop Elements. Ages 12-18.

Miniatures Party

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love tiny items? Then this program is for you! Come join us to celebrate all things mini! There will be fun mini activities, a miniature craft, mini snacks, and Bingo with t...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Do you love tiny items? Then this program is for you! Come join us to celebrate all things mini! There will be fun mini activities, a miniature craft, mini snacks, and Bingo with the change to win, you guessed it, miniature prizes!

Town Tour Tuesday

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning about Elmwood Park's past, join us for a leisurely after-dinner walk with your neighbors through the village. Using the village streets as a book,...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning about Elmwood Park's past, join us for a leisurely after-dinner walk with your neighbors through the village.

Writers' Circle

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Sit in with us and get feedback, advice, and support! Each time, we'll focus on a different subject or discussion. Open to all experience levels and interests, ages 16 or older.

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

Sit in with us and get feedback, advice, and support! Each time, we'll focus on a different subject or discussion. Open to all experience levels and interests, ages 16 or older.