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ACT Practice Exam & Prep

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
NEW
Age Group:
Teens

If you'd like to prepare for the upcoming ACT exams, come take a stree-free practice exam here at the Elmwood Park Public Library! We will have pencils, notebooks, snacks, and refreshments for you while you study. No writing portion included.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: NEW
Event Details:

If you'd like to prepare for the upcoming ACT exams, come take a stree-free practice exam here at the Elmwood Park Public Library! We will have pencils, notebooks, snacks, and refreshments for you while you study. No writing portion included.

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

St. Patty's Day Celebration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "MidKids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Leprechaun Trap

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens

Think fast—leprechauns are sneaky! 🍀 Join in with the St. Patrick's Day mischief and come build your own leprechaun trap. Are you lucky enough to catch a tricky leprechaun (or at least their gold)?


 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Think fast—leprechauns are sneaky! 🍀 Join in with the St. Patrick's Day mischief and come build your own leprechaun trap. Are you lucky enough to catch a tricky leprechaun (or at least their gold)?


 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Easter Egg Decorating

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, NEW
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Come to the library for an Easter Decorating event. After the class, everyone will be ready for the holiday, bringing home freshly painted "pysankas" - Easter Eggs.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library for an Easter Decorating event. After the class, everyone will be ready for the holiday, bringing home freshly painted "pysankas" - Easter Eggs.

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

Spice Up Your Senses

Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, NEW
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us for a fun, hands-on spice workshop where you will discover, sample, and create your own EPPL spice blend to take home. Registration Required.


 

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

Join us for a fun, hands-on spice workshop where you will discover, sample, and create your own EPPL spice blend to take home. Registration Required.


 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Bookmark Making

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Adults

Get creative and design your own personalized bookmarks! We’ll provide all the materials so you can make a bookmark that reflects your style. This simple craft is a great way to add a personal touch to your reading.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and design your own personalized bookmarks! We’ll provide all the materials so you can make a bookmark that reflects your style. This simple craft is a great way to add a personal touch to your reading.

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

Collage Magnets

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Turn recycled jar lids into mini works of art! Create fun collage magnets using magazines, stickers, and colorful embellishments while giving new life to everyday items.

Registration Required.
 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn recycled jar lids into mini works of art! Create fun collage magnets using magazines, stickers, and colorful embellishments while giving new life to everyday items.

Registration Required.
 

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

Greek Hero Training

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids, Teens

Young heroes are invited to train like legends of Ancient Greece in celebration of Greek Heritage Month! Come try out four heroic challenges: a Test of Agility, a Test of Speed, a Test of Creativity, and a Test of Knowledge.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young heroes are invited to train like legends of Ancient Greece in celebration of Greek Heritage Month! Come try out four heroic challenges: a Test of Agility, a Test of Speed, a Test of Creativity, and a Test of Knowledge.

This event is in the "Family" group

Prince Kuhio Day - Hula Performance

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

Join us in honoring Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved leaders, with a special celebration of Hawaiian culture and history at the library!

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

Join us in honoring Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved leaders, with a special celebration of Hawaiian culture and history at the library!

This event is in the "Family" group

Meet the Easter Bunny!

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Hop on over to the library to take photos with the Easter Bunny! There will be crafts, snacks, and family fun! No registration required. RSVPs to our Facebook event are appreciated!

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

Hop on over to the library to take photos with the Easter Bunny! There will be crafts, snacks, and family fun! No registration required. RSVPs to our Facebook event are appreciated!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Dissolving Peeps Experiment

All Day 4/1 - 4/8
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Stop by the Youth Services desk through out the week to see how quickly Peeps dissolve in different liquids. For all ages, no registration required.


 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Stop by the Youth Services desk through out the week to see how quickly Peeps dissolve in different liquids. For all ages, no registration required.


 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Take, Make & Bring Back - Fake Flower Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Teens

Hours Earned: 1 Per Kit (Up to 3) Pick up a Take & Make, create a flower, and return them to the Youth Services Desk to earn volunteering hours.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Hours Earned: 1 Per Kit (Up to 3) Pick up a Take & Make, create a flower, and return them to the Youth Services Desk to earn volunteering hours.

This event is in the "Family" group

Clothing Donation for Cradles to Crayons

All Day 4/1 - 5/19
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, NEW
Age Group:
Family

You can help provide everyday essentials for children and families who face the challenge of Clothing Insecurity. Donate new and like-new clothing.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, NEW
Event Details:

You can help provide everyday essentials for children and families who face the challenge of Clothing Insecurity. Donate new and like-new clothing.

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

Super Mario Galaxy Party

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids

Ya-hoo! Come celebrate the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie with a bunch of Mario games and crafts! Make a hat/crown, knock down some Koopa's and other bad guys in some games, make your own Luma star, and more! Registration not required.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, NEW
Event Details:

Ya-hoo! Come celebrate the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie with a bunch of Mario games and crafts! Make a hat/crown, knock down some Koopa's and other bad guys in some games, make your own Luma star, and more! Registration not required.

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Seed Library Planting Party

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Welcome Spring and a new growing season by coming in and checking out our new Seed Library inventory. We'll also provide potting soil and starter planters to help you on your way to flexing that green thumb!


 

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Welcome Spring and a new growing season by coming in and checking out our new Seed Library inventory. We'll also provide potting soil and starter planters to help you on your way to flexing that green thumb!


 

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

Princesses and Princes Tea Party

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids

Calling all royalty! Join us for a magical evening fit for kings, queens, knights, princes, and princesses at the library. Come dressed in your finest royal attire and join us for a magical craft and sip some tea.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all royalty! Join us for a magical evening fit for kings, queens, knights, princes, and princesses at the library. Come dressed in your finest royal attire and join us for a magical craft and sip some tea.

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

Under earth and air: Exploring earth and air zodiac signs.

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, NEW
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Join us at the library for a fascinating journey through the grounded strength of the Earth signs and the curious intellect of the Air signs. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a fascinating journey through the grounded strength of the Earth signs and the curious intellect of the Air signs. 

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "MidKids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Model Railroad Show

All Day 4/11 - 4/12
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Games & Activities, NEW, Performance
Age Group:
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you love trains? Are you into model railroading? Are you looking for something to enjoy with the whole family? If so, come to the model railroad show on April 11th and 12th.

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Games & Activities, NEW, Performance
Event Details:

Do you love trains? Are you into model railroading? Are you looking for something to enjoy with the whole family? If so, come to the model railroad show on April 11th and 12th.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Week of the Young Child: Music Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Week of the Young Child: Music Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Event Details:

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ukrainian Movie "The Taste of Freedom"

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Movie, NEW
Age Group:
Family, Adults

Come watch a family comedy in Ukrainian at the library. Taste of Freedom is about the young cook who dreams of becoming a chef. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a cookbook by a legendary chef Olha Franko. 

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

Come watch a family comedy in Ukrainian at the library. Taste of Freedom is about the young cook who dreams of becoming a chef. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a cookbook by a legendary chef Olha Franko. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group

Week of the Young Child: Tasty Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, NEW
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

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

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Week of the Young Child: Tasty Tuesday

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Class & Workshop, NEW
Age Group:
Kids

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

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

Celebrate NAEYC’s Week of the Young Child with a joyful series of events honoring early learning and young children!

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

Construction Kids

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids

Put on your hard hats and tool belts and come make cool designs out of cardboard just like construction workers! Using kid-safe cardboard working tools, we'll build almost anything! This month, we're building snakes on a string!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your hard hats and tool belts and come make cool designs out of cardboard just like construction workers! Using kid-safe cardboard working tools, we'll build almost anything! This month, we're building snakes on a string!