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START Pen Pal Letters to Japan!

All Day 1/20 - 1/23
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
MidKids

Is one of your New years resolutions to meet new people or learn about other places in the world?  Register to become a pen pal with a kid in Japan from Omisaki Elementary School in Ariake, Nagasaki!

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is one of your New years resolutions to meet new people or learn about other places in the world?  Register to become a pen pal with a kid in Japan from Omisaki Elementary School in Ariake, Nagasaki!

LAST DAY! Pen Pal Letters to Japan!

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
MidKids

Last day to turn in your responses to the Youth Services Desk! 

Please see Friday, January 2nd for more information and registration details.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Last day to turn in your responses to the Youth Services Desk! 

Please see Friday, January 2nd for more information and registration details.

Cuentos en Español

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Lunar New Year

Celebrating the Year of the Horse (ft. Yvonne Wolf)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
Family

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 17, 2026 to March 3, 2026. The Year of the Horse ends on February 6, 2027.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 17, 2026 to March 3, 2026. The Year of the Horse ends on February 6, 2027.

Казка українською/ Ukrainian Family Storytime

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a Storytime in Ukrainian. We will have a nice story and coloring pages related to a story. Ages 0-5 years old with caregiver. Drop-in.

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

Join us for a Storytime in Ukrainian. We will have a nice story and coloring pages related to a story. Ages 0-5 years old with caregiver. Drop-in.

Cuentos en Español

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Ukrainian Winter Trivia Night

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Ukrainian Trivia Night is back! This winter we will have an interactive event to test your knowledge on Ukrainian music, history, food, traditions and culture.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ukrainian Trivia Night is back! This winter we will have an interactive event to test your knowledge on Ukrainian music, history, food, traditions and culture.

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Photography

Library events and classes may be photographed and/or recorded for Library promotions and social media, as per the Library’s Photograph/Filming policy. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped. Your name will not be used without your written consent.

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/8 - 2/14
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt! Learn about Black American Heroes and win a prize!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt! Learn about Black American Heroes and win a prize!

Lunar New Year Goodie Bag

All Day 2/10 - 2/17
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
Family, Kids

Celebrate this Chinese Lunar New Year with a goodie bag! Sign up to receive a package full of Year of The Horse goodies! You'll receive a horse plushie and more! Registration required. Ages 4-8 years old.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate this Chinese Lunar New Year with a goodie bag! Sign up to receive a package full of Year of The Horse goodies! You'll receive a horse plushie and more! Registration required. Ages 4-8 years old.

Tłusty Czwartek

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Przygotuj się na najsłodszy dzień w roku – Tłusty Czwartek! Świętuj tę radosną polską tradycję popołudniem pełnym pączków!


 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Przygotuj się na najsłodszy dzień w roku – Tłusty Czwartek! Świętuj tę radosną polską tradycję popołudniem pełnym pączków!


 

Cuentos en Español

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Kicia Kocia. Kochamy!

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Poland's most beloved cat is here! Follow the once a month adventures of Kicia Kocia, a little cat who explores the world around her with curiosity and enthusiasm. Best for ages 2-6 years old w/ caregiver. No registration required.  

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

Poland's most beloved cat is here! Follow the once a month adventures of Kicia Kocia, a little cat who explores the world around her with curiosity and enthusiasm. Best for ages 2-6 years old w/ caregiver. No registration required.  

Fall in Love with Ukrainian Food

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come join us to see how Ukrainian dishes are prepared. We will learn how to prepare dough for varenyky and have a recipe for borshch. Everyone will also taste both and have a yummy and delicious evening. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us to see how Ukrainian dishes are prepared. We will learn how to prepare dough for varenyky and have a recipe for borshch. Everyone will also taste both and have a yummy and delicious evening. Registration required.

Ramadan

Get Ready for Ramadan

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Stop by Youth Services to start off the season of Ramadan right! Explore themes of reflection, generosity, and community while creating Ramadan-inspired crafts. Open for all ages and backgrounds. 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Stop by Youth Services to start off the season of Ramadan right! Explore themes of reflection, generosity, and community while creating Ramadan-inspired crafts. Open for all ages and backgrounds. 

Holi Dances

Holi Dances & Stories (ft. Bollywood & Culture Grove)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW, Performance
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi, the Festival of Color, at the library! Enjoy lively dances, engaging stories, and learn about Holi’s meaning and traditions with Bollywood & Culture Grove. All ages welcome!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi, the Festival of Color, at the library! Enjoy lively dances, engaging stories, and learn about Holi’s meaning and traditions with Bollywood & Culture Grove. All ages welcome!

Noche de Loteria

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñenos a jugar lotería! Gane premios y diviértase con sus amigos y familiares. ¡Para todas las edades! No es necesario registrarse. 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Event Details:

¡Acompáñenos a jugar lotería! Gane premios y diviértase con sus amigos y familiares. ¡Para todas las edades! No es necesario registrarse. 

Cuentos en Español

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Ukrainian Family Storytime

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Join us for a Storytime in Ukrainian. We will have a nice story and coloring pages related to a story. Ages 0-5 years old with caregiver. Drop-in. Приєднуйтесь, щоб почитати разом із нами. Обіцяємо цікаву казочку та ілюстрації до неї.

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

Join us for a Storytime in Ukrainian. We will have a nice story and coloring pages related to a story. Ages 0-5 years old with caregiver. Drop-in. Приєднуйтесь, щоб почитати разом із нами. Обіцяємо цікаву казочку та ілюстрації до неї.

Cuentos en Español

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Ukie Stories and Treats

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, CORE, Cultural
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Come read a book in Ukrainian with us and enjoy a treat from a country where the author comes from. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, CORE, Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come read a book in Ukrainian with us and enjoy a treat from a country where the author comes from. Registration required.

St. Patty's Day Celebration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the return of the dancers from O'Hara School of Irish Dance. Shamrock Shakes and corned beef sandwiches will be served. Registrion required.

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

Help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the return of the dancers from O'Hara School of Irish Dance. Shamrock Shakes and corned beef sandwiches will be served. Registrion required.

Noche de Loteria

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Family

¡Acompáñenos a jugar lotería! Gane premios y diviértase con sus amigos y familiares. ¡Para todas las edades! No es necesario registrarse.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Event Details:

¡Acompáñenos a jugar lotería! Gane premios y diviértase con sus amigos y familiares. ¡Para todas las edades! No es necesario registrarse.

Kicia Kocia. Nie moze zasnac.

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

Poland's most beloved cat is here! Follow the once a month adventures of Kicia Kocia, a little cat who explores the world around her with curiosity and enthusiasm. Best for ages 2-6 years old w/ caregiver. No registration required.  

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

Poland's most beloved cat is here! Follow the once a month adventures of Kicia Kocia, a little cat who explores the world around her with curiosity and enthusiasm. Best for ages 2-6 years old w/ caregiver. No registration required.  

Cuentos en Español

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

¡Acompañanos para la hora del cuento en español! ¡Escucha historias, haz una manualidad y aprende sobre la cultura hispana! Edades de 2 a 6 años con un cuidador. No es necesario registrarse.