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Hello Baby! Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ferrentino Meeting Room 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. No registration required. Drop-in.

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

Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-12 months with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Once Upon a Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Listen to stories, watch some dancing puppets, and have some bubble time fun! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.

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

Listen to stories, watch some dancing puppets, and have some bubble time fun! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Pajama Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Wear your PJs, bring a stuffie, and drink some hot cocoa at this fun storytime! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Registration required.

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Activities, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Wear your PJs, bring a stuffie, and drink some hot cocoa at this fun storytime! Ages 0-5 with caregiver. Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Genealogy Club

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your current projects and searches to work on and troubleshoot with other patrons! No Registration Required.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your current projects and searches to work on and troubleshoot with other patrons! No Registration Required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Storytime Sprouts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, do some stretches and rhymes! Ages 1-2.5 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.

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

Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, do some stretches and rhymes! Ages 1-2.5 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Little Process Artists

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
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. The child picks the ...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Wednesday Hits Matinees

Wednesday, January 8, 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Chapter Book Seekers - Betty the Yeti and Her Dancing Feet by Mandy R. Marx

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Join us for games, activities, and crafts based around a beginner chapter book. A librarian will read the first chapter aloud, and then kids can check out a copy of the book to fin...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for games, activities, and crafts based around a beginner chapter book. A librarian will read the first chapter aloud, and then kids can check out a copy of the book to finish reading at home.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Poetry Tea Party

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Get cozy with some good poetry and tea to explore poets from around the world. You may also bring your own poems to share with the group.

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

Get cozy with some good poetry and tea to explore poets from around the world. You may also bring your own poems to share with the group.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Pals Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Hygge Night for Adults

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word that means a feeling of contentment and coziness, pronounced, “hoo-gah”. Join us for a cozy night of low-fi music, dim lighting, and a cozy cra...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word that means a feeling of contentment and coziness, pronounced, “hoo-gah”. Join us for a cozy night of low-fi music, dim lighting, and a cozy craft. Ages 18 and up. Drop-in. No registration required.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Kids & MidKids Sign Language

Thursday, January 9, 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Throwback Thursday Elmwood Park History Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
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...

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
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 documents.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Cuentos en Español

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Friday Classic Matinee

Friday, January 10, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Anime Night

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for a screening of the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen 0! Ages 10-18 years old. No registration required. 

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

Come join us for a screening of the popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen 0! Ages 10-18 years old. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Digitizing Photographs and Documents Workshop

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
PNG Technology Lab at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

This program introduces the basics of using the library’s computers and scanning equipment to scan photographs and documents for sharing via social media, uploading to a publishing...

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:

This program introduces the basics of using the library’s computers and scanning equipment to scan photographs and documents for sharing via social media, uploading to a publishing service, or preserving for posterity. 

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Gaming Lounge at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned D&D campaigner, come join us for a dungeon crawl and adventure! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screen...

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

Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned D&D campaigner, come join us for a dungeon crawl and adventure! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Kid Take & Make: Clay Snowman

All Day 1/12 - 1/18
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
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
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga

Monday, January 13, 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.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Mobile Device Basics (Android)

Monday, January 13, 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 Android phone or tablet 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 Android phone or tablet device, including touch gestures and common apps.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Sewing 101: Soup Bowl Cozies

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

It's the perfect time of year for soup! Come to the library and sew your own microwavable soup bowl cozy from 100% cotton! Must have basic understanding of sewing machines. Ages 18...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

It's the perfect time of year for soup! Come to the library and sew your own microwavable soup bowl cozy from 100% cotton! Must have basic understanding of sewing machines. Ages 18 and up. Registration required. 

This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime/Manga Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Movie
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all anime and manga fans! Drop by to join our club to watch, read, discuss, and eat anime/manga related things! Ages 10-18 years old. Ittekimasu! (See you later!)

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
Event Details:

Calling all anime and manga fans! Drop by to join our club to watch, read, discuss, and eat anime/manga related things! Ages 10-18 years old. Ittekimasu! (See you later!)

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Hello Baby! Storytime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ferrentino Meeting Room 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. No registration required. Drop-in.

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

Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-12 months with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.