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Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s
Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kids' Program Room
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, movement, and a hands-on activity to boost literacy skills in this on-my-own storytime.
Live in-person. Tickets available beginning at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program. EPL card required.
Registration is closed
The Great Elmhurst Bake Off: Chopped Edition
Thursday, April 25, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kids' Program Room
Get ready for World Baking Day with a fun food-themed challenge using non-edible ingredients. Get a selection of recycled products to create your own food-inspired masterpiece.
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Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required.
Cancelled
Parenting in the Screen Age (In-Person)
Thursday, April 25, 2024
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
This session has been canceled due to low registration. The virtual program will go on as planned.
Dr. Celia Zanayed gives advice on using social media in a positive way with your kids, avoiding pitfalls of social media, and management techniques for guiding use of screen time.
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Dr. Celia Zanayed gives advice on using social media in a positive way with your kids, avoiding pitfalls of social media, and management techniques for guiding use of screen time.
Live in-person. Registration required. To register to attend virtually on Zoom, click here.
Registration is closed
Parenting in the Screen Age (Virtual)
Thursday, April 25, 2024
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Zoom Meeting Room
Dr. Celia Zanayed gives advice on using social media in a positive way with your kids, avoiding pitfalls of social media, and management techniques for guiding use of screen time.
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Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. A limited number of seats are available in-person at the library. To register for an in-person space, click here.
Little Wigglers
Friday, April 26, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Move and groove to active rhymes, songs, and stories guaranteed to get the wiggles out.
Tickets are available with an EPL card beginning at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program.
Join the waiting list
Chair Yoga
Friday, April 26, 2024
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Join a certified yoga instructor for a series of simple movements to strengthen and stretch your whole body while comfortably seated in a chair. No prior yoga experience required.
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Live in-person. Registration required.
Friday Features: The Color Purple
Friday, April 26, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week's featured film at elmlib.org/friday.
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Live in-person. No registration required.
Registration is open
Board Game Night
Friday, April 26, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Join us for a night of open gaming with other board game fans. Bring your own game to share or play one of ours.
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Live in-person. Registration required.
Romp and Rhyme
Saturday, April 27, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kids' Program Room
Rhymes, simple stories, and musical activities engage little ones and foster emerging language skills.
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Live in-person. Tickets available beginning at 9 a.m. the morning of the program. EPL card required.
Afternoon of Service
Saturday, April 27, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kossmann Room
Make dog toys and blankets for a local shelter. Service hours will be awarded to participants.
Live in-person. No registration required.
Open LEGO Building
Saturday, April 27, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kids' Program Room
Build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks.
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Live in-person. No registration.
Mother Goose & Me
Monday, April 29, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kids' Program Room
Meet other parents and caregivers of newborns to share rhymes, activities, and resources.
Live in-person. Tickets available starting at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program.
Registration is open
Makery Computer Basics
Monday, April 29, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Elmhurst Public Library
The Makery
Learn simple computer functions to prepare you to use Makery equipment.
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Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required. Registration starts April 15.
Teen Crafternoon
Monday, April 29, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Teen Space
We provide materials and ideas; you take home a new skill and a finished project!
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- March: Perler Bead Coaster
- April: Magnetic Poetry
- May: String bracelets
Live in-person. No registration.
Join the waiting list
Needle Felted Blue Bird
Monday, April 29, 2024
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
The Makery
Use needle felting techniques to create a beautiful blue bird.
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Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required. Registration starts April 15. Register for one session only.
Registration is open
The Great Elmhurst Bake Off: Nailed It Edition
Monday, April 29, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kids' Program Room
Enjoy a food-themed challenge using non-edible ingredients. Try to recreate a masterpiece for this version of Nailed It!
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Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required.
Registration is open
Library Insiders: Trivia Night
Monday, April 29, 2024
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Join us for a casual trivia game and put your knowledge to the test.
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Library Insiders programs are designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Live in-person. Registration required.
Registration is open
Needle Felted Blue Bird
Monday, April 29, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
The Makery
Use needle felting techniques to create a beautiful blue bird.
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Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required. Registration starts April 15. Register for one session only.
Little Wigglers
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Move and groove to active rhymes, songs, and stories guaranteed to get the wiggles out.
Tickets are available with an EPL card beginning at 9:00 a.m. the morning of the program.
Bridge & Pinochle Club
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kossmann Room
Enjoy an afternoon of card games every week. Prior experience is required.
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No registration required.
Registration is open
Charcuterie Cook-Along (Virtual)
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Zoom Meeting Room
Follow along at home in this interactive cook-along as Chef Kristyn Slick demonstrates two versions of charcuterie boards: one classic savory and one sweet dessert board.
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Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. Ingredient lists will be sent to attendees at least one week before the program.
Spring Family Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
All Day
Elmhurst Public Library
Kids' Library
Be on the lookout for signs of spring! Pick up a Scavenger Hunt sheet in the Kids' Library. When you've completed the sheet, bring it to the Kids' Help Desk for a prize.
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Live in-person. No registration.
Teen Make & Take
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
All Day
Elmhurst Public Library
Pick up a craft kit in the Teen Space each month. May's activity is a diamond painted coaster.
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No registration. While supplies last.
American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Kossmann Room
Gather every Wednesday for American Mah Jongg, a game of skill, strategy, calculation and a certain amount of chance.
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No registration required.