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Indoor Snowball Fight

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, MidKids
Games & Activities
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

No snow outside? No problem! Enjoy an hour of snowball fighting indoors. Ages 6-10 years old. Registration required. 

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

Throwback Thursday

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Class & Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

If you are interested in learning about Elmwood Park's past, join us to discuss the village's history through personal narratives, town artifacts, and historical photographs and documents.

This event is in the "Family" group.

LAST DAY! Letters to Santa

All Day
Family
Other
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop off your letter in our special Santa mailbox in the Youth Services Department, anytime between Dec. 1-20, and we'll get that letter to the North Pole for you!

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

New Year, New You!

11:30am - 12:30pm
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: 40
Event Details:

Registration required. Join us to make a DIY project! Attendance in-person is required.

Come to the library and make a vision board using magazine cutouts and more to inspire you for the New Year!

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

Friday Classic Matinees

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

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

This event is in the "MidKids" group.

Paranormal Investigators

5:30pm - 6:30pm
MidKids
Games & Activities, Lecture
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: MidKids
Program Type: Games & Activities, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join a truly chilling night of paranormal phenomenon! Each month we will introduce new ghost hunting techniques while learning about local haunted areas.

This event is in the "Family" 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.

Sprinkles & Sparkles: Holiday cookie decorating party!

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop
Event Details:

Holiday cookies are yummy treats that bring smiles and sparkle to the season! Perfect for sharing, gifting, or nibbling on while you wait for Santa, holiday cookies make the holidays extra sweet! Stop in and decorate your very own cookies!

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

Holiday Storytime

11:30am - 12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

It's holiday time! Come join us for a themed story time and celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanza and Christmas. Listen to stories, receive a holiday goody bag, and have the happiest of holidays! Ages 0-5 years old with a caregiver.

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

Gentle Hybrid Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 27

In-person or virtual. Registration required. Great for those with limited mobility. Sponsored by AgeOptions.

CHRISTMAS EVE

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library

CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Friday Classic Matinees

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

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

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

Dungeons & Dragons Club (Ages 16+ Only)

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Gaming Lounge
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Whether you're a seasoned hero or you don't know a bugbear from an owlbear, join us for an evening of dice, dragons, and danger! We will provide the dice, D&D manuals, DM screens, and player development support.

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

Sound Bath Meditation Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Take this class to deepen into sounds and vibrations from crystal singing bowls, Tingsha bells, tibetan singing bowls. You will be able to create a sense of calm, peace and relaxation. Sponsored by Age Options.

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

Puzzle Race

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Games & Activities
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Think you have the fastest puzzling skills in town? Grab some friends and come prove it! Compete in teams of 4 over 2 hours to see who can finish their puzzle first! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

NEW YEAR'S EVE

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

EPPL Monthly Photo Contest

All Day
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Elmwood Park has a proud past, but it also has a lively present and a bright future. Help the library to decorate its walls with some of the best pictures from around Elmwood Park.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Preschool Hour

11:30am - 12:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for some fun winter themed activities designed to help your preschooler practice their social-emotional skills, gross motor skills, along with language and conversational skills. Ages 3-5 years old with a caregiver.

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

Friday Classic Matinee

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Movie
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Drop in on Friday afternoons to watch classics and old favorites. Fresh popcorn will be served! Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what’s playing.

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

Family Genealogy Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Family, Adults, Seniors
Class & Workshop
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have you wanted to tell your children or grandchildren about your family's history but just cannot find the time? Then here's your chance!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Scavenger Hunt: Forests and Fungi

All Day 1/5 - 1/11
Family
Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
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!

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

Gentle Hybrid Mat Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Health & Wellness
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

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

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

Mobile Device Basics (iPhone)

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Class & Workshop, Technology
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: PNG Technology Lab
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the basic features of your iPhone or iPad device, including touch gestures and common apps.

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

Family Paint & Sip

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

Come paint with us and bring your family with you. Bring your creativity and imagination, all supplies as well as refreshments are on us. Registration required.