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Mini Holiday Tree

Adult Take & Make - Mini Holiday Tree

All Day 11/30 - 12/6
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

If you're feeling crafty, check in with us each month to see what fun new project we've cooked up for you! We provide the materials and instructions, you provide the can-do attitude! Registration required.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're feeling crafty, check in with us each month to see what fun new project we've cooked up for you! We provide the materials and instructions, you provide the can-do attitude! Registration required.

Disney Day

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Family

Come celebrate Walt Disney's 124th birthday by decorating your own set of Mickey or Minnie Mouse ears! All ages welcome! Registration required.

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

Come celebrate Walt Disney's 124th birthday by decorating your own set of Mickey or Minnie Mouse ears! All ages welcome! Registration required.

Paint & Sip

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Embrace your creative side with a night of themed painting! Materials and refreshments will be provided, but bring your imagination! Registration required.

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

Embrace your creative side with a night of themed painting! Materials and refreshments will be provided, but bring your imagination! Registration required.

Craftin' It Up - Pop Tart Hand Warmers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Whether you're a pro with a glue gun or totally new to the DIY game, Craftin' It Up is all about making cool projects while chatting with your peers. Ages 8-18 years old. Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a pro with a glue gun or totally new to the DIY game, Craftin' It Up is all about making cool projects while chatting with your peers. Ages 8-18 years old. Registration required.

Button Art

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join Sarah and Mary Carol as we walk patrons through making a piece of art with buttons. Perfect for gift giving or keep for yourself!

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

Join Sarah and Mary Carol as we walk patrons through making a piece of art with buttons. Perfect for gift giving or keep for yourself!

Craft your Story: Storytime and Sewing

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, MidKids

Let's bring a story to life! Join us for a fun afternoon of themed storytime and crafting. Your child will be able to make their own felt sewing craft straight out of the storybook, which can be used as an ornament or decoration. Ages 5-10.

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

Let's bring a story to life! Join us for a fun afternoon of themed storytime and crafting. Your child will be able to make their own felt sewing craft straight out of the storybook, which can be used as an ornament or decoration. Ages 5-10.

Kid Take & Make: Popsicle Stick Snowflake

All Day 12/14 - 12/20
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Kids

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Simple Sewing: Reusable Gift Bag

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to make beautiful gift bags that can be used to wrap gifts this holiday season!


 

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

Join us to make beautiful gift bags that can be used to wrap gifts this holiday season!


 

Simple Sewing: Reusable Gift Bag

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Join us to make beautiful gift bags that can be used to wrap gifts this holiday season!


 

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

Join us to make beautiful gift bags that can be used to wrap gifts this holiday season!


 

Decorate your Own Ornament

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Imaginarium at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, NEW
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Come decorate an embroidered Christmas ornament with us and be ready for the holidays.

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

Come decorate an embroidered Christmas ornament with us and be ready for the holidays.

Snow Flake Flyer

Snowflake Papercutting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Age Group:
Family

Calling all grandparents! Bring your grandchildren and learn the art of paper cutting! Spend some quality time together and learn how to cut out snowflakes from paper to celebrate the winter season.

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

Calling all grandparents! Bring your grandchildren and learn the art of paper cutting! Spend some quality time together and learn how to cut out snowflakes from paper to celebrate the winter season.

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.

Beginner's Luck Crochet

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Please join us for a relaxing hour as Paulette walks us through the basics of beginning crochet. This month we will learn how to make a scarf. Yarn and needles will be provided. We would love to invite more advanced crocheters as well.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a relaxing hour as Paulette walks us through the basics of beginning crochet. This month we will learn how to make a scarf. Yarn and needles will be provided. We would love to invite more advanced crocheters as well.

American Girl Doll Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ferrentino Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, CORE, Games & Activities
Age Group:
MidKids, Teens

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our American Girl Doll Book Club running for our third year here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Nellie!

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

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our American Girl Doll Book Club running for our third year here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Nellie!

Mini Figure Painting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Korbel Meeting Room at Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Help bring your tabletop games to life with the magic of miniatures!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help bring your tabletop games to life with the magic of miniatures!

MidKid Take & Make: DIY Macrame Star

All Day 12/21 - 12/23
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
MidKids

For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week. 

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

For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week. 

Library Closed All Day - Christmas Eve

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library

Closed for Christmas Eve. 

Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve. 

Library Closed All Day - Christmas Day.

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library

Closed for Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day.

MidKid Take & Make: DIY Macrame Star

All Day 12/26 - 12/27
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
MidKids

For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Please see 21st-23rd of December to register for this Take & Make. 

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

For ages 8-12 years old. All kids require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Please see 21st-23rd of December to register for this Take & Make. 

Library Early Close at 5PM

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Elmwood Park Public Library

The library will be closing early at 5:00PM.

Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
Description:

The library will be closing early at 5:00PM.

Teen Take & Make: DIY 2026 Calendar

All Day 12/28 - 12/30
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Teens

For ages 12-18 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 12-18 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Library Closed All Day - New Years Eve

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library

Closed for New Years Eve. 

Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Years Eve. 

Library Closed All Day - New Years Day

All Day
Elmwood Park Public Library

Closed for New Years Day. 

Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Years Day. 

Teen Take & Make: DIY 2026 Calendar

All Day 1/2 - 1/3
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Teens

For ages 12-18 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Please see December 28th to 30th to register for this Take & Make.

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

For ages 12-18 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.

Please see December 28th to 30th to register for this Take & Make.

Adult Take & Make

All Day 1/4 - 1/10
Elmwood Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

If you're feeling crafty, check in with us each month to see what fun new project we've cooked up for you! We provide the materials and instructions, you provide the can-do attitude! Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're feeling crafty, check in with us each month to see what fun new project we've cooked up for you! We provide the materials and instructions, you provide the can-do attitude! Registration required.