Elmwood Park Public Library

9:00am-9:00pm

Elmwood Park Public Library
1 Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon-Fri: 9:00am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group Letters to Santa All Day 12/1–12/20 Family CORE, Games & Activities This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Age Group: Family Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities 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! Make sure to include your full name and email address so Santa can respond.
	This event is in the "Kids" group Kid Take & Make: Popsicle Stick Snowflake All Day 12/14–12/20 Kids Arts & Crafts, CORE Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE Registration Required Event Details: For ages 5-8 years old. All kits require registration, and are available for pickup for one week.
		This event is in the "Family" group Hot Cocoa Bar All Day 12/15–12/19 Family This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Age Group: Family Event Details: NOW SERVING: HOT COCOA ALL WEEK LONG! Fight the cold with our annual Hot Cocoa Bar! Dress up your drink with marshmallows, whipped cream, and chocolate syrup. Located in the Circulation lobby. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Simple Sewing: Reusable Gift Bag 10:00am–12:30pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, CORE Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Korbel Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make beautiful gift bags that can be used to wrap gifts this holiday season!	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Hello Baby! Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers CORE, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: CORE, Storytime Event Details: Calling all babies! Join us for some stories, songs, and sensory fun! Ages 0-2 years with caregiver. No registration required. Drop-in.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Storytime Sprouts 10:30am–11:00am Babies & Toddlers CORE, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: CORE, Storytime Event Details: Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, and do some stretches and rhymes! Ages 1.5-3 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.
11 am			This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Once Upon a Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers CORE, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: CORE, Storytime Event Details: Come join us at our storytime just for toddlers! Listen to stories, and do some stretches and rhymes! Ages 1.5-3 years old with caregiver. Registration not required.		This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Preschool Pals Storytime 11:30am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers CORE, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Babies & Toddlers Program Type: CORE, Storytime Event Details: Preschoolers, join us for an exciting journey in our Storytime Adventures! This program is all about exploring the magical world of books through fun stories, songs, and playful activities.	This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group Cuentos en Español 11:30am–12:00pm Babies & Toddlers CORE, Cultural, Storytime This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group 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.
12 pm							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 CORE, Games & Activities Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Gaming Lounge Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities Registration Required 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.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Gentle Hybrid Mat Yoga 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Seniors CORE, Health & Wellness Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: CORE, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Join Rhonda for gentle yoga with some standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Sponsored by Age Options. Registration required.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Wednesday Hits Matinees - Miracle on 34th Street (1994) 1:30pm–4:00pm Adults, Seniors CORE, Movie This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: CORE, Movie Event Details: Drop in on Wednesday afternoons to watch popular new releases and patron picks. Fresh popcorn will be served. Check online and the monthly schedule at the Adult Services desk to see what's playing.
2 pm			This event is in the "Family" group Snowflake Papercutting 2:00pm–3:00pm Family Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Calling all grandparents! Bring your grandchildren and learn the art of paper cutting! Spend some quality time together and learn how to cut out snowflakes from paper to celebrate the winter season. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
3 pm					This event is in the "Family" group EPHS Swing Choir Performance 3:30pm–4:30pm Family NEW, Performance Open Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: NEW, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Our friends from Elmwood Park High School are back this holiday season! Enjoy a gorgeous live performance from the EPHS school choir and get into the festive spirit of the holidays. Hot cocoa and cookies will be provided.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "MidKids" group Reading to Teddy (Certified Therapy Dog) 4:30pm–5:30pm Kids, MidKids CORE, Health & Wellness, Reading Program Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "MidKids" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Imaginarium Age Group: Kids, MidKids Program Type: CORE, Health & Wellness, Reading Program Registration Required Event Details: Practice your reading skills with Teddy, a Certified Therapy Dog. For ages 4-12 years old. Registration required.		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Beginner's Luck Crochet 4:30pm–5:30pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Upcoming Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Korbel Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE Registration Required Event Details: Please join us for a relaxing hour as Paulette walks us through the basics of beginning crochet. This month we will learn how to make a scarf. Yarn and needles will be provided. We would love to invite more advanced crocheters as well.		This event is in the "Family" group Holiday Olympics 4:00pm–6:00pm Family Games & Activities, NEW This event is in the "Family" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Games & Activities, NEW Event Details: Get in the mood for the holidays with some friendly competition like the Hungry Hungry Reindeer, Candy Cane Fishing, and Snow Shoveling! Fun for all ages and no registration is required!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Simple Sewing: Reusable Gift Bag 5:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, CORE Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Waitlist Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Korbel Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, CORE Registration Required Event Details: Join us to make beautiful gift bags that can be used to wrap gifts this holiday season!		This event is in the "MidKids" group This event is in the "Teens" group American Girl Doll Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm MidKids, Teens Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, CORE, Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "MidKids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: MidKids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Discussion, CORE, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Do you like dolls, history, and American Girl? Then join our American Girl Doll Book Club running for our third year here at the library! The featured American Girl Doll this month is Nellie!	This event is in the "MidKids" group Cryptid Crew - Krampus 5:30pm–6:30pm MidKids Games & Activities, NEW, Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "MidKids" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Imaginarium Age Group: MidKids Program Type: Games & Activities, NEW, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Are they real? Do they live among us? Cryptids are creatures that have been claimed to exist but their existence has yet to be proven. Welcome back to our winter edition!
6 pm		This event is in the "MidKids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Minecraft World Building 6:00pm–8:00pm MidKids, Teens CORE, Games & Activities, Technology Open Registration Required This event is in the "MidKids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: PNG Technology Lab Age Group: MidKids, Teens Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities, Technology Registration Required Event Details: Come help us create a custom Minecraft world at the library! Build towering castles, craft intricate Redstone contraptions that defy logic, and explore landscapes teeming with hidden treasures and perilous challenges. Ages 10-18 years old. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Decorate your Own Ornament 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors Arts & Crafts, NEW Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Imaginarium Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, NEW Registration Required Event Details: Come decorate an embroidered Christmas ornament with us and be ready for the holidays.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Puzzle Race 6:00pm–8:30pm Adults, Seniors CORE, Games & Activities Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities Registration Required Event Details: Think you have the fastest puzzling skills in town? Grab some friends and come prove it! Compete in teams of up to four over 2 hours to see who can finish their puzzle first! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Mini Figure Painting 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Korbel Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class & Workshop, CORE Registration Required Event Details: Help bring your tabletop games to life with the magic of miniatures! This event is in the "Family" group Noche de Loteria 6:30pm–7:30pm Family CORE, Cultural, Games & Activities This event is in the "Family" group 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.
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Let's Play Bingo! 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Seniors CORE, Games & Activities This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Seniors Program Type: CORE, Games & Activities Event Details: Join us for a fun night of bingo! No registration required.		This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 Christmas Karaoke Fun Night! 7:00pm–8:00pm Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Games & Activities, NEW This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" 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 Library Branch: Elmwood Park Public Library Room: Ferrentino Meeting Room Age Group: Family, Babies & Toddlers, Kids, MidKids, Teens, Adults, Seniors Program Type: Games & Activities, NEW Event Details: Come sing your favorite Christmas and winter songs and get together into the holiday spirit with us!