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Preschool Pals Storytime

Tuesday, July 16, 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 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 caregiver. Registration required.

Teen DIY: Creative Mending

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Got a hole in your favorite pair of jeans? Have a stain on your favorite shirt? Don't worry, you don't have to get rid of it just yet! This program for teens and adults will show y...

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

Got a hole in your favorite pair of jeans? Have a stain on your favorite shirt? Don't worry, you don't have to get rid of it just yet! This program for teens and adults will show you how to mend your worn items creatively with embroidery.

Once Upon a Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 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. No registration required. Drop-in.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Book cover of Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan. Ana and her friend are in underwater gear next a submarine like structure behind them.

MidKid Reads: Daughter of the Deep by Rick Riordan

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Drop by the library to pick up your copy of this month's book club pick! Enjoy snacks, activities, and chit chat while discussing the book! Ages 8-12 with caregiver. Registration r...

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

Drop by the library to pick up your copy of this month's book club pick! Enjoy snacks, activities, and chit chat while discussing the book! Ages 8-12 with caregiver. Registration required.

Cuentos en Español/Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 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, July 18, 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. No registration required. Drop-in.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
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.

Little Process Artists

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

What's process art? Come to find out and join us for some process art fun! Ages 2 - 5 years old with caregiver.

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

What's process art? Come to find out and join us for some process art fun! Ages 2 - 5 years old with caregiver.

Self-Defense 101 (ft. IMPACT Chicago)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

The 1.5 hour Personal Safety Tools workshop is an introduction to Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD). This workshop incorporates discussion, activities, and exercises to explore Confid...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The 1.5 hour Personal Safety Tools workshop is an introduction to Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD).

Teen Take & Make: Recycled Plastic Bracelet

All Day 7/22 - 7/27
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.

Hello Baby! Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 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. No registration required. Drop-in.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
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.

Preschool Pals Storytime

Tuesday, July 23, 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 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 caregiver. Registration required.

Once Upon a Storytime

Wednesday, July 24, 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. No registration required. Drop-in.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.

Mini Crafts from Found Objects

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Age Group:
MidKids
Event Details:

Ever wonder what to do with random tiny items? Come join us to make some miniature crafts from found objects! We supply all the items, but feel free to bring some found objects of ...

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

Ever wonder what to do with random tiny items? Come join us to make some miniature crafts from found objects! We supply all the items, but feel free to bring some found objects of your own! Registration required. Ages 8-12 with caregiver.

Latino Family Night

Wednesday, July 24, 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:

¿Estás buscando una manera divertida de pasar tiempo de calidad juntos? Acompañanos en la biblioteca cada mes, donde presentaremos actividades, juegos, manualidades, música y pelíc...

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:

¿Estás buscando una manera divertida de pasar tiempo de calidad juntos? Acompañanos en la biblioteca cada mes, donde presentaremos actividades, juegos, manualidades, música y películas.

Hello Baby! Storytime

Thursday, July 25, 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. No registration required. Drop-in.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
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.

Little Process Artists

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Event Details:

What's process art? Come to find out and join us for some process art fun! Ages 2 - 5 years old with caregiver.

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

What's process art? Come to find out and join us for some process art fun! Ages 2 - 5 years old with caregiver.

Upcycling Popup: Construct a Bug Hotel

All Day 7/29 - 8/3
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids, Teens
Event Details:

THIS SUMMER ONLY! Take home a project that is fun to create and beneficial for the environment. Supplies limited! Registration required.

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

THIS SUMMER ONLY! Take home a project that is fun to create and beneficial for the environment. Supplies limited! Registration required.

K-Pop Craft: Photo Card Holder Deco

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

EPPL in your area! Bring some friends along to watch some K-Pop music videos, eat some snacks, and decorate photo card holders/top loaders. Ages 14 & older. Registration requir...

Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

EPPL in your area! Bring some friends along to watch some K-Pop music videos, eat some snacks, and decorate photo card holders/top loaders. Ages 14 & older. Registration required.

American Girl Doll Bookclub

Wednesday, July 31, 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 Molly McInti...

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: 18
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 Molly McIntire, 1943.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

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

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

LABOR DAY

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

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

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

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

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.