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Dissolving Peeps Experiment

All Day 4/1–4/8
Family
Arts & Crafts, NEW
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.


 

Take, Make & Bring Back - Fake Flower Craft

All Day 4/1–4/30
Teens
Arts & Crafts, NEW
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.

Clothing Donation for Cradles to Crayons

All Day 4/1–5/19
Family
Health & Wellness, NEW
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.

Scavenger Hunt: Sunny Springtime

All Day 4/5–4/11
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
CORE, Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in all week long to search the Youth Services floor for different themed pictures! Pick up an activity sheet at the YS desk and find them all to win a small prize!

Storytime Sprouts

10:30am–11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
CORE, Storytime
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: CORE, Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, sing songs, and do some stretches and dancing! Ages 1.5-3 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.

Little Process Artists

11:30am–12:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE
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.

Wednesday Hits Matinees - The Perfect Storm

1:30pm–4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
CORE, Movie
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: CORE, Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Wednesday afternoons to watch popular new releases and patron picks. Fresh popcorn will be served. Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what's playing.

 

The Magic School Bus: Gets Recycled

5:30pm–6:30pm
Kids
Book Discussion, CORE
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Discussion, CORE
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hop on the Magic School Bus and get ready to experience the topic of recycling! Prepare by reading about recycling before joining Ms. Frizzle's assistant and friends as we embark on a wild, wacky, and totally awesome journey about recycling.

Preschool Pals Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
CORE, Storytime
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: CORE, 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.

Homeschool Technology Class

2:30pm–3:30pm
MidKids, Teens
CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Event Details:

A technology-based class for homeschooled kids, ages 10-18 years old. Registration required. Please call the library at (708) 453-7645 x1239 for information on registering a child for this program.

Open Lab

4:00pm–5:00pm
MidKids, Teens
CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: CORE, PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Event Details:

Want to learn about 3D printing, Photoshop, laser cutting, movie making, or any of the other cool technology in the PNG room? Looking to take your project to the next level?

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

6:00pm–7:00pm
MidKids, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, NEW
Open
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. 


 

Cuentos en Español

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Bilingual, CORE, Cultural, Storytime
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.

 

Spot the Bot: Recognizing AI in art, audio, and writing

12:00pm–1:00pm
Family, Adults
NEW, Technology
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: NEW, Technology
Event Details:

As artificial intelligence becomes more commonplace in our society, it is becoming more and more important to be able to distinguish between content created by humans and items generated via computer programs to mislead or scam people.

Tabletop Games Social Hour

6:00pm–7:00pm
Family, Teens, Adults, Seniors
CORE, Games & Activities
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking to relax and play some good old-fashioned table top games but don't have the game or just don't want the hassle of finding the space and the pieces?

Model Railroad Show

All Day 4/11–4/12
Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Authors & Books, Games & Activities, NEW, Performance
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.

Kid Take & Make: Paint your own easter egg

All Day 4/12–4/18
Kids
Arts & Crafts, CORE
Full
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.


Location:YS Floor


 

Week of the Young Child: Music Monday

10:30am–11:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, NEW
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!

Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
CORE, Health & Wellness
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: CORE, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Rhonda for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.

Week of the Young Child: Music Monday

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts, NEW
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!

Library Board of Trustees BGPP Meeting

5:00pm–5:30pm
Adults
Board Meeting
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

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Board Meeting
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Anime/Manga Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
MidKids, Teens
Book Discussion, CORE
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, CORE
Event Details:

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

Ukrainian Movie "The Taste of Freedom"

6:30pm–8:30pm
Family, Adults
Bilingual, Movie, NEW
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.