August 2018
Time Capsule Celebration
In honor of the newly renovated Kids’ Library, help celebrate the past, present, and future by participating in the creation of a Library time capsule. Participants are invited to write letters and place them in the capsule. Pick up letter templates in the Kids Library July 16-Aug. 25. The capsule will be opened in ten years on the Library’s 25th anniversary. No registration required.
Find out more »October 2018
X STREAM Fest
Explore the concepts of STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) throughout the building with hands-on experiments, creative projects, explosive demonstrations, and an exciting new Library collection. Visit the link for more information and events throughout the day.
Find out more »December 2018
Its a Wonderful Life Radio Play with GreenMan Theatre
The beloved American holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” come to life in a 1940s radio broadcast performed by Elmhurst’s own GreenMan Theatre Troupe. The story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve. Co-sponsored by Elmhurst Public Library and Elmhurst History Museum. Priority to valid EPL card holders. Registration required: In person or 630-279-8696 or online at elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.
Find out more »Kids Winter Reading Program Read Undercover
Kids (newborns through grade eight) can join. Register at the Kids’ Help Desk with your valid Elmhurst Public Library card anytime from December 22 until February 28. Once signed up, kids receive a bookmark, a booklog to record the books read, and a reading challenge. Kids who reach reading goals by February 28 receive a sticker; a raffle ticket; and coupons for Skyzone, Meatheads, Brewpoint Coffee, and LEGOland.
Find out more »February 2020
Robin’s Dog Stars
See Robin's Dog Stars perform fabulous tricks in this exciting program for the whole family. Tickets available the morning of the program.
Find out more »July 2022
Summer Celebration
Summer would not be complete without an outdoor party. Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading programs with crafts, games, and other food-themed activities.
Find out more »September 2022
Homeschool Explorers: Creative Writing Workshop
Join us for hands-on activities each month. From STEM, to art, to creative writing, we have lots for homeschool families to explore. In September, we will have a Creative Writing Workshop. Learn strategies to craft your own stories and writing, then share your work with the group in this workshop setting.
Find out more »October 2022
Homeschool Explorers: Nature Art Journal
Join us for hands-on activities each month. From STEM, to art, to creative writing, we have lots for homeschool families to explore. In October, join us for a nature walk around the park, then create an art journal to document your findings. We will use different types of media to showcase what we find and learn about the fall season. Live in-person. Registration required.
Find out more »November 2022
Homeschool Explorers: Learn to Code
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us for hands-on activities each month. From STEM, to art, to creative writing, we have lots for homeschool families to explore. In November, learn to code with us! Younger kids (K-grade 2) will learn how to code using a game app and older kids (grades 3-8) will learn how to use HTML to design a website.
Find out more »December 2022
Polar Express T-Trak Model Railroad
Experience model trains depicting the famous Polar Express with Chicago T-Trak, a group of railroad modelers that run N scale trains on modular layouts. Drop-in. No registration required.
Find out more »January 2023
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Listen to a traditional Chinese folktale about the New Year, and make a lantern with help from York High School's Chinese Club. Live in-person. No registration required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Find out more »International LEGO Day
Whether you’re a master builder or a builder-in-training, everything is awesome with LEGO! Try our building challenges or think up your own. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration required.
Find out more »February 2023
Open LEGO Building
Drop in and build something awesome with our many LEGO bricks. Live in-person. Drop-in. No registration required.
Find out more »School’s Out Movie
Come watch The Princess and the Frog on our big screen on your day off. Movie is rated PG. Live in-person. No registration.
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