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Fairy Garden Making

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by every Saturday this month to build and put together a fairy garden! No registration required. Drop-in! 

Kid Take & Make: Paper Pot Flowers

All Day 5/11 - 5/17
Kids
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

Fairy Garden Making

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by every Saturday this month to build and put together a fairy garden! No registration required. Drop-in! 

MidKid Take & Make: Sticker Jar Flower Press

All Day 5/18 - 5/24
MidKids
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

Relaxation Night

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stressed over finals?  Destress at our relaxation night with snacks, crafts, meditation, and more! No registration required. 

Fairy Garden Making

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by every Saturday this month to build and put together a fairy garden! No registration required. Drop-in! 

Take & Stitch: Drawstring Fish Bag

All Day 5/25 - 5/31
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We think it's a little fishy that you havent signed up for this take & stitch yet. 

Teen Take & Make: DIY Bath Bomb

All Day 5/25 - 5/31
Teens
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.

Northern Light Painting

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the techniques to paint a stunning imitation of nature’s light show using acrylic paint. The class will be taught by Toast to Paint. Registration required.

Paint & Sip

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

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

Little Process Artists

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Chapter Book Seekers - Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy! by Thomas Fintham

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kids
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for games, activities, and crafts based around a beginner chapter book. A librarian will read the first chapter aloud, and then kids can check out a copy of the book to finish reading at home.

Pride Party

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Family
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Happy Pride month! Come stop by as we celebrate love, ourselves, and pride! No registration required.

Adult DIY Take & Make

All Day 6/7 - 6/14
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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.

Kid Take & Make: Foam Visors for Summer

All Day 6/9 - 6/14
Kids
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

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

Cosplay Craft Afternoon

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
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: 20
Event Details:

Are you working on a cosplay for an upcoming convention, photoshoot, or just in general? Come visit the library to craft and chat with other cosplayers!

MidKid Take & Make: Create Your Own Mini Ball Game

All Day 6/16 - 6/21
MidKids
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

Real-Life Roblox Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, MidKids, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The world of Roblox is coming off the screen and into real life! Ages 6-14 years old. Registration required. 

Summer Solstice: Make Your Own Flower Crowns

4:30pm - 5:30pm
MidKids, Teens
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come frolic and celebrate the longest day in the northern hemisphere by making your own flower crown! We will be using a hot glue gun, so please bring a grownup to supervise and assist! Registration required, ages 8-17 with caregiver.

Teen Take & Make: Mini Cork Board

All Day 6/23 - 6/28
Teens
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.

American Girl Doll Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
MidKids, Teens
Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

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

Decade DIY

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

We love history!! Join us for our new crafting series at the library.