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The Elmwood Park Library has been serving the community since 1936. If you are looking for more information about Elmwood Park Public Library, please visit elmwoodparklibrary.org. We're always striving to improve the Library and serve our community the best we can. To see our current strategic plan, please visit elmwoodparklibrary.org/about-eppl/about-library/2016-2019-strategic-plan

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Did you know that sea turtles have been navigating the Earth's oceans for over 100 million years? 🌊🐢 Celebrate World Sea...
06/16/2026

Did you know that sea turtles have been navigating the Earth's oceans for over 100 million years? 🌊🐢 Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day by learning more about these incredible, ancient survivors! From tiny hatchlings to giant leatherbacks, we have a fantastic selection of books for readers of all ages ready to be checked out. Come find your next great ocean adventure!

🇺🇸✍️ Help us wish America a happy 250th birthday! The Elmwood Park Public Library is kicking off a historic celebration,...
06/15/2026

🇺🇸✍️ Help us wish America a happy 250th birthday! The Elmwood Park Public Library is kicking off a historic celebration, and we need your help to make it special. Families and community members of all ages are invited to drop by and sign America's 250th Birthday card! Let's come together to leave our mark on this monumental milestone.

📅 When: Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3, 2026 | Ongoing Event
📍 Where: Youth Services Desk (at Elmwood Park Public Library)
👥 Who: Fun for the whole family!

👉 How to participate: Simply stop by the Youth Services desk to add your birthday message!

🤟 Calling all teen book lovers and inspiring readers!Get ready for an incredible evening at the Library's "Give Me a Sig...
06/15/2026

🤟 Calling all teen book lovers and inspiring readers!

Get ready for an incredible evening at the Library's "Give Me a Sign" Author Meet and Greet! Grab a copy of the hit novel Give Me a Sign, read along, and join us to meet author Anna Sortino in person. This unique event features an engaging book discussion, insightful learning about Deaf culture, and fun hands-on activities.

📅 Date: Monday, June 29, 2026

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: Imaginarium

🧒 Age Group: Ages 12 and up (Teens)

📝 Register Online!

We made a huge splash for World Ocean Day! 🌊 Our Mermaid Storytime was a magical morning of stories and learning how to ...
06/14/2026

We made a huge splash for World Ocean Day! 🌊 Our Mermaid Storytime was a magical morning of stories and learning how to protect our Great Lakes and Fox River with special mermaid and pirate guests. 🧜‍♀️🏴‍☠️🌎

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with some sweet creativity! Join us for 4th of July Goodies at the Library! 🦅In ...
06/13/2026

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with some sweet creativity! Join us for 4th of July Goodies at the Library! 🦅

In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll craft festive treats like adorable eagle cookies and mini dessert grills. You'll leave with the skills to recreate these show-stoppers for all your holiday gatherings! It's a perfect afternoon out for some festive fun.
(Note: Cashews will be used during this program, so please keep food allergies in mind).

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Ferrentino Meeting Room

👉 Register Here:
https://elmwoodpark.librarycalendar.com/event/4th-july-goodies-36016

Celebrate the magic of making things from scratch! 🧵✨ From absolute beginners to seasoned pros, we are always thrilled t...
06/13/2026

Celebrate the magic of making things from scratch! 🧵✨ From absolute beginners to seasoned pros, we are always thrilled to help you bring your creative visions to life.

Visit our website's event calendar to find our next scheduled class and save your spot!

06/12/2026

🌪️ Could you survive a natural disaster? Young adventurers and history lovers are invited to our next Survival Training Book Discussion! This month, we are diving into the gripping pages of I Survived: The Joplin Tornado, 2011 to explore history and introduce basic, real-world survival skills unique to extreme weather situations.

📅 When: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📍 Where: Ferrentino Meeting Room
👥 Who: Open to kids ages 8–12

How to prepare:
Grab your copy of the book a month ahead of time to jump-start your training!

👉 Register Here:
https://elmwoodpark.librarycalendar.com/event/survival-training-i-survived-joplin-tornado-2011-32458

Happy National Movie Night! 🍿 Skip the streaming fees and celebrate with a trip to the library. We have a massive collec...
06/12/2026

Happy National Movie Night! 🍿 Skip the streaming fees and celebrate with a trip to the library. We have a massive collection of movies available for checkout—from laugh-out-loud comedies and family favorites to action-packed adventures and timeless classics. Stop by and find your perfect movie night pick! 🎬

Our Summer Garden Container Workshop was a blooming success! 🌻 A huge thank you to florist Peggy Garvin for teaching us ...
06/11/2026

Our Summer Garden Container Workshop was a blooming success! 🌻 A huge thank you to florist Peggy Garvin for teaching us how to craft the perfect, long-lasting summer pots. Nothing beats hands-on learning and beautiful flowers! 🪴🌺

🎲✨ Ready to bring your tabletop heroes and villains to life? Dust off that miniature you've been meaning to paint "event...
06/11/2026

🎲✨ Ready to bring your tabletop heroes and villains to life? Dust off that miniature you've been meaning to paint "eventually" and join us for our Mini Figure Painting workshop! We will provide all the paints and guide you through simple, effective techniques to add vibrant colors, deep contrasts, and personality to your favorite gaming figures.

📅 When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: Korbel Meeting Room (at Elmwood Park Public Library)
👥 Who: Fun for Families, Teens, and Adults!

👉 Register Here:
https://elmwoodpark.librarycalendar.com/event/mini-figure-painting-33917

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1 W Conti Pkwy
Elmwood Park, IL
60707

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Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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