Events in Elmwood Park, IL

Adult Take & Make: Pet Rocks

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If you're feeling crafty, check in with us each month to see what fun new project we've cooked up for you! We provide the materials and instructions, you provide the can-do attitude! Registration required.

Walk & Sign

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Practice your American Sign Language (ASL) with others while enjoying a morning stroll throughout Elmwood Park. Weather permitting. Open for all ages. No registration required.

Wednesday Hits Matinees

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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.

Throwback Thursday

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If you are interested in learning about Elmwood Park's past, join us to discuss the village's history through personal narratives, town artifacts, and historical photographs and documents. You don't have to be a long-time resident to join the discussion. Bring your own items, personal stories, and a curious mind to bring the history of Elmwood Park alive with your neighbors! Each month will feature a different theme, but the conversation can go anywhere. Join us to meet your neighbors and lea...

Walk & Sign

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Practice your American Sign Language (ASL) with others while enjoying a morning stroll throughout Elmwood Park. Weather permitting. Open for all ages. No registration required.

Town Tour Tuesday

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If you are interested in learning about Elmwood Park's past, join us for a leisurely after-dinner walk with your neighbors through the village. Using the village streets as a book, a library staff member will bring the village's history to life through historical information and storytelling shared in different locations around town. This is a great opportunity to meet some of your neighbors, learn about the village, and get your steps in for the day! Registration is limited. (The tour will t...

Summer Swirls Tie-Dye

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Add a splash of color to your summer! Join us at the library for a hand on Tie Dye session where you will create your own unique, swirled masterpiece. We will provide the paint and a tee shirt, but you can bring any plain material you would like yourself too. This is a perfect activity for all ages to enjoy some messy, vibrant summer fun! Registration required.

Wednesday Hits Matinees

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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.

Colors & Creamsicles

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Celebrate National Creamsicle Day with a cool and colorful summer treat! Enjoy delicious creamsicles while discovering easy recipes you can try at home to recreate the creamy, citrusy favorite. Then relax and unwind with summer-themed coloring pages full of sunshine, sweetness, and seasonal fun. It’s the perfect mix of tasty, creative, and refreshing summer vibes—all in one sweet-sicle celebration!

Sassy Plant Ladies

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Get ready for a crafty afternoon full of personality and style! Join us to create your own fabulous flowerpot face using sunglasses, scarves, lips, and other fun decorations. Whether your design is classy, quirky, or over-the-top glam, your one-of-a-kind planter is sure to brighten up any space.

Puzzle Race

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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! Note: If registering with fewer than 4 members, we may place smaller groups together to form teams of the appropriate size to ensure as fair and balanced an experience as we can. Registration Required. Every member of your team must register individually to qualify. Failure to do so may result in us not having enough spa...

Walk & Sign

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Practice your American Sign Language (ASL) with others while enjoying a morning stroll throughout Elmwood Park. Weather permitting. Open for all ages. No registration required.

Wednesday Hits Matinees

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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.

Medicare 101

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Join Jeffrey Ashton to learn about Medicare rules, your rights, options and enrollment opportunities. Registration required.

Battle of the Chips - Can You Taste The Difference?

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Think you can tell the difference between name brand chips and store brands? Put your taste buds to the test at the library! Sample a variety of chips in this blind taste-testing challenge and see if you can correctly guess which snacks are famous brands and which are bargain buys. You might be surprised by the results!

Paint & Sip

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SOAPY ROADS

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Join Brooke Bingham from Soapy Roads in Lombard, a local female business owner, to make a lovely handcrafted soap. A fee of $10 is required prior to this program.

Banana Split Bonanza

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Celebrate National Banana Split Day by visiting our Banana Split Creation Station for a sweet, build-your-own treat experience! Enjoy all the classic ingredients—bananas, ice cream, and a variety of tasty toppings—as you create your very own miniature banana split masterpiece. Mix, match, and layer your favorites for the ultimate dessert creation that’s sure to make you go bananas! 🍌

Walk & Sign

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Practice your American Sign Language (ASL) with others while enjoying a morning stroll throughout Elmwood Park. Weather permitting. Open for all ages. No registration required.

Trivia Night

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Join us for a night of Trivia at the library. Bring your friends and form a team of up to 6 people, or meet new people and team up. We’ll have prizes for the winners!

Wednesday Hits Matinees

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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.

Simple Sewing

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Join us for a simple sewing project! This program is open to all skill levels, even if you have never sat down in front of a sewing machine before. This month we will be making a stuffed animal!

Mahjong Lesson 101 (Beginner Level)

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Ready to learn the game that everyone is talking about? Join Dee Dee, instructor with The Mahjong Society, for a fun and social introduction to American Mahjong. Mahjong 101 is designed for true beginners — we'll break down the tiles, explain how the game works, and guide you through your hands so you feel confident at the table. No experience needed and no equipment required. Come solo or sign up with a friend and learn a game that is equal parts strategy, luck, and a little bit addictive! R...

Local Author Event with James Elsener

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Join us for an afternoon with River Forest's own James Elsener, co-author of the new book Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago. James, who began his journalism career at the City News Bureau, will speak about this interesting piece of Chicago history and do a book signing. Copies of the book will be for sale at the event. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

Coffee Monday

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Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. This program is brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. This month, we'll talk books with a preview of upcoming book releases and conversation about what we've all been reading lately.

Kiwanis Club of River Forest

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Club meeting and program

What is A.I. Anyway?

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What actually is artificial intelligence (A.I.), and why did it suddenly take over the news headlines? Learn what we mean when we talk about A.I., where it already shows up in your life, what it’s good (and not so good) at, and why it’s causing both excitement and worry. This information session will be conducted by an instructor from Wright To Learn, a digital learning facilitator. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.