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THANKSGIVING - EARLY CLOSE

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library

THANKSGIVING

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library

ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSURE

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

Benedetta Book Signing

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Authors & Books, Book Discussion
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Are you hungry for more? Join us at the library where local author Benedetta Lino will showcase her incredible cookbook, 'The Taste of Tradition: A Collection of My Sicilian Family's Recipes'.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "MidKids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier (VIRTUAL)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, MidKids, Teens
Authors & Books
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Kids, MidKids, Teens
Program Type: Authors & Books
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers.

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

Historical Society

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Authors & Books, Lecture, Other
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Lecture, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us as we meet every 2nd Wednesday of each month to brainstorm and gather information about our beautiful city, Elmwood Park! Bring in any artifacts, pictures, and memories!

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

Bestsellers' Book Club - The Housemaid, by Freida McFadden

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Authors & Books, Book Discussion
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Book Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Looking to discuss the most popular titles? Trying to decide on your next great obsession? Come check out what's hot off the bestsellers list! Every month we'll pick a new Bestselling book for you to read and come discuss!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "MidKids" group.

American Girl Doll Book Club

4:30pm - 6:45pm
Family, Kids, MidKids
Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Kids, MidKids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Class & Workshop, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our first ever American Girl Doll Book Club here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Kirsten Larson, who represents the pioneer era of 1854.

CHRISTMAS EVE

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library

CHRISTMAS DAY

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Elmwood Park Public Library

NEW YEAR'S EVE

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

Poetry Tea Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Authors & Books
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get cozy with some good poetry and tea to explore poets from around the world. You may also bring your own poems to share with the group.

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

History of Elmwood Park and River Grove by Kenneth Knack

6:45pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Authors & Books, Lecture
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Author Kenneth Knack wrote a history of Elmwood Park in 2014. Listen to him present his research in a live presentation with a question and answer session and an opportunity to purchase signed copies of his book. Registration required.

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

Ukrainian Family Night & Meet the Author

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

Come join us this January night and meet the Ukrainian bestselling author. Tea and refreshments will be provided. Registration required.

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

Poetry Tea Party

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Authors & Books
Registration
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get cozy with some good poetry and tea to explore poets from around the world. You may also bring your own poems to share with the group.