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Celebrating the Year of the Horse (ft. Yvonne Wolf)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Cultural, NEW
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Lunar New Year season lasts from February 17, 2026 to March 3, 2026. The Year of the Horse ends on February 6, 2027.

Казка українською/ Ukrainian Family Storytime

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

Join us for a Storytime in Ukrainian. We will have a nice story and coloring pages related to a story. Ages 0-5 years old with caregiver. Drop-in.

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.

Ukrainian Winter Trivia Night

6:30pm–8:00pm
Family, Adults
Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ukrainian Trivia Night is back! This winter we will have an interactive event to test your knowledge on Ukrainian music, history, food, traditions and culture.

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Photography

Library events and classes may be photographed and/or recorded for Library promotions and social media, as per the Library’s Photograph/Filming policy. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped. Your name will not be used without your written consent.

Black History Month Scavenger Hunt

All Day 2/8–2/14
Family
Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, Games & Activities, NEW
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month with a scavenger hunt! Learn about Black American Heroes and win a prize!

Lunar New Year Goodie Bag

All Day 2/10–2/17
Family, Kids
Cultural, NEW
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family, Kids
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate this Chinese Lunar New Year with a goodie bag! Sign up to receive a package full of Year of The Horse goodies! You'll receive a horse plushie and more! Registration required. Ages 4-8 years old.

Tłusty Czwartek

7:00pm–8:30pm
Family
Cultural, NEW
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Przygotuj się na najsłodszy dzień w roku – Tłusty Czwartek! Świętuj tę radosną polską tradycję popołudniem pełnym pączków!


 

Cuentos en Español

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

Kicia Kocia. Kochamy!

3:00pm–3:30pm
Babies & Toddlers
CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Imaginarium
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Storytime
Event Details:

Poland's most beloved cat is here! Follow the once a month adventures of Kicia Kocia, a little cat who explores the world around her with curiosity and enthusiasm. Best for ages 2-6 years old w/ caregiver. No registration required.  

Fall in Love with Ukrainian Food

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Class & Workshop, Cultural, NEW
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class & Workshop, Cultural, NEW
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us to see how Ukrainian dishes are prepared. We will learn how to prepare dough for varenyky and have a recipe for borshch. Everyone will also taste both and have a yummy and delicious evening. Registration required.

Get Ready for Ramadan

All Day
Family
Cultural, NEW
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Stop by Youth Services to start off the season of Ramadan right! Explore themes of reflection, generosity, and community while creating Ramadan-inspired crafts. Open for all ages and backgrounds. 

Holi Dances & Stories (ft. Bollywood & Culture Grove)

5:30pm–6:30pm
Family
Cultural, NEW, Performance
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Cultural, NEW, Performance
Event Details:

Celebrate the vibrant festival of Holi, the Festival of Color, at the library! Enjoy lively dances, engaging stories, and learn about Holi’s meaning and traditions with Bollywood & Culture Grove. All ages welcome!

Noche de Loteria

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Event Details:

¡Acompáñenos a jugar lotería! Gane premios y diviértase con sus amigos y familiares. ¡Para todas las edades! No es necesario registrarse. 

Cuentos en Español

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

Ukrainian Family Storytime

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

Join us for a Storytime in Ukrainian. We will have a nice story and coloring pages related to a story. Ages 0-5 years old with caregiver. Drop-in. Приєднуйтесь, щоб почитати разом із нами. Обіцяємо цікаву казочку та ілюстрації до неї.

Cuentos en Español

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

Ukie Stories and Treats

7:00pm–8:30pm
Family, Adults
Book Discussion, CORE, Cultural
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Korbel Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, CORE, Cultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come read a book in Ukrainian with us and enjoy a treat from a country where the author comes from. Registration required.

St. Patty's Day Celebration

5:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Cultural, NEW
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the return of the dancers from O'Hara School of Irish Dance. Shamrock Shakes and corned beef sandwiches will be served. Registrion required.

Noche de Loteria

6:30pm–7:30pm
Family
CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities
Event Details:

¡Acompáñenos a jugar lotería! Gane premios y diviértase con sus amigos y familiares. ¡Para todas las edades! No es necesario registrarse.

Kicia Kocia. Nie moze zasnac.

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

Poland's most beloved cat is here! Follow the once a month adventures of Kicia Kocia, a little cat who explores the world around her with curiosity and enthusiasm. Best for ages 2-6 years old w/ caregiver. No registration required.  

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.

Easter Egg Decorating

6:30pm–8:00pm
Family, Adults
Arts & Crafts, Cultural, NEW
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Family, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural, NEW
Event Details:

Come to the library for an Easter Decorating event. After the class, everyone will be ready for the holiday, bringing home freshly painted "pysankas" - Easter Eggs.

St. Patrick's Day Storytime

11:30am–12:00pm
Babies & Toddlers
Arts & Crafts, CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities, Storytime
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library
Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate St. Patrick's day with this fun Storytime. There will be a craft, stretches, and stories! Wear your greenest outfit! Registration required!

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.