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Teens Read: Tombs by Junji Ito

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Book Discussion
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Elmwood Park Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Teens Read: Tombs by Junji Ito
Time: Jun 19, 2024 04:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Soaking in the Rays with No Toes (Bearded Dragon)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Welcome in the summer season by basking in the sun with No Toes (the bearded dragon). Meet us at Central Park (weather permitting) to read stories or practice those storytelling skills to a lizard-er. For ages 4-18 years old.

Introduction to Digital Photography

4:30pm - 5:30pm
PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: PNG (Project Next Generation), Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Love to take photographs with your digital point and shoot, DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone camera? Come learn more about composition, lighting, and post production editing of digital images using Photoshop Elements. Ages 12-18.

Upcycling Popup: Monarch Butterfly Rest Stop

All Day 6/24 - 6/29
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

Selena Party

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Anything for Selenas! Join us as we watch the famous movie, Selena! Dress up as this famous fashion icon, and don't forget your red lips! Food and drinks provided! Ages 8+ with a caregiver. Registration required.

Scavenger Hunt: Pirates and Mermaids

All Day 7/1 - 7/3
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: 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!

Drop-In Gaming

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us in our Gaming Lounge and get your 'game on'! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and desktop video games or bring your favorite tabletop role-playing games (Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, etc.).

Scavenger Hunt: Pirates and Mermaids

All Day 7/5 - 7/6
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: 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!

Anime/Manga Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Book Discussion, Movie
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Movie
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!)

Simple Sewing

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come stitch with us and learn how to sew something simple! Useful snips and tricks on how to repair a button, mend your favorite sweater and hem a garment. Registration required. Ages 16+.

Dungeons & Dragons Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned D&D campaigner, come join us for a dungeon crawl and adventure! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support.

Drop-In Gaming

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us in our Gaming Lounge and get your 'game on'! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and desktop video games or bring your favorite tabletop role-playing games (Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, etc.).

Teen DIY: Creative Mending

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
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.

Self-Defense 101 (ft. IMPACT Chicago)

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Class & Workshop, Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Health & Wellness
Registration 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
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Latino Family Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
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.

Upcycling Popup: Construct a Bug Hotel

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.

Ren Faire Day

11:00am - 4:00pm
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Come one, come all to this festive Renaissance Faire Day where we will celebrate all things magical, mystical, and majestic. Costumes are encouraged! No registration required.

Tik Tok Dance Party

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Games & Activities, Performance
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Are you a Tik-Tok fanatic and are wanting to learn a super easy dance? If yes, then grab your cowboy boots and join us for a good time! Registration required for ages 12 and up!

Scavenger Hunt: Pool Party

All Day 8/5 - 8/10
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in all week long to search the Youth Services (2nd) floor for different themed pictures! Pick up an activity sheet at the YS desk and find them all to win a small prize!

Drop-In Gaming

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Join us in our Gaming Lounge and get your 'game on'! Play Nintendo Switch, VR Headset, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and desktop video games or bring your favorite tabletop role-playing games (Magic the Gathering, Pokemon, etc.).

Dungeons & Dragons Club

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Whether you are new to Dungeons & Dragons or a seasoned D&D campaigner, come join us for a dungeon crawl and adventure! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support.