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Baby Clothes Swap
For caregivers of children 0-5T. Bring your clean, gently used baby clothes for ages 0-5T and pick out some new pieces for your little one. Visit elmlib.org/swap for info. No registration required.
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Monday, Nov 2
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Scrabble
Play a friendly game of Scrabble. All skill levels welcome. Live in-person. No registration required.
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Fall Landscape Watercolor
Celebrate fall color by creating a beautiful landscape of the changing leaves. Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required. Registration starts Oct.19.
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Middle School Influencers
For grades 6-8. Middle School Influencers is a group for middle school students to become more involved in the Library. Join us for snacks, games, crafts, and more! Service hours are awarded for each meeting. Live in-…
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Fall Landscape Watercolor
Celebrate fall color by creating a beautiful landscape of the changing leaves. Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required. Registration starts Oct. 19.
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Mother Goose & Me
Newborn - 11 months w/ adult. 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.
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Bridge and Pinochle
Enjoy an afternoon of card games every week. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration required.
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Staying Mentally Fit
Join us for fun mental enrichment including games, puzzles, and activities that boost memory, reasoning, and other cognitive abilities. Live in-person. Registration required.
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Makery Skills Lab: Cricut Vinyl Cutting
Learn and practice with a different piece of Makery equipment each month. See details and register at elmlib.org/skills .
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Stuffie Sleepover
For ages 3-5 with adult. Join us for a Stuffie Sleepover at the Library! After storytime, leave your favorite stuffed animal for a fun-filled night of stories, games, and adventures. You can pick up your stuffie the n…
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Cooking for a Crowd
It's time for you to join the party! Chef Cherise Slattery reveals tips and recipes designed to feed a tasty meal to a large, hungry group. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom. Register to receive the information to…
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Little Wigglers
For ages 1-5. Move and groove to active rhymes, songs, and stories guaranteed to get the wiggles out. Tickets available with an EPL card starting at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
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American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Gather every Wednesday for American Mah Jongg, a game of skill, strategy, calculation and a certain amount of chance. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration required.
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Teen Take & Make: Sticker by Number
Pick up a craft kit in the Teen Space each month while supplies last. No registration required. September 9: Pressed Flower Banner October 7: Yarn Pumpkin November 4: Sticker by Number
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BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft)
Bring your own art or craft project and join us for some casual crafting and community. Makery equipment will not be available. Live in-person. No registration required.
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Next Chapter Book Club
Next Chapter Book Club is a literacy program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of this book club is to read an entire novel by taking turns reading aloud. Anyone can join, regardles…
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Excel Intermediate
Explore Excel functions and formulas that are often used in the program. Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required.
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Romp & Rhyme
Infants - age 2 w/ adult. Rhymes, simple stories, and musical activities engage little ones and foster emerging language skills. Tickets available with an EPL card starting at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
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The History of Motown Records
In Detroit in the 1960s, Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles. It was the Sound of Young America sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye…
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One Book, One Elmhurst: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Symphony of Secrets is a gripping page-turner about a mysterious music score that surfaces long after the death of its famous American composer, Frederic Delaney. together, Professor Bern Hendricks and his tech-savvy…
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Fun for 3s, 4s, and 5s
For ages 3-5 on their own. Preschoolers will enjoy stories, movement, and a hands-on activity to boost literacy skills in this on-my-own storytime. Tickets available with an EPL card starting at 9 a.m. the morning of…
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Ageless Grace
This brain fitness program is based on neuroplasticity that focuses on the healthy longevity of the body, mind, and spirit. All of the exercises are designed to be practiced in a chair. People of all ability levels ar…
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Friday Features: The Devil Wears Prada 2
Enjoy an afternoon at the movies. Find each week's featured film at elmlib.org/friday . Live in-person. No registration required.
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The Hunger Games Watch Party
For grades 6-12. Get ready for the release of Sunrise on the Reaping by watching the original Hunger Games movie. Join us for snacks, crafts, and activities inspired by the world of Panem. May the odds be ever in your…
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The Hunger Games Watch Party
Get ready for the release of Sunrise on the Reaping by watching The Hunger Games movie. Join us for snacks, crafts, and activities inspired by the world of Panem. May the odds be ever in your favor! Live in-person. No…
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Little Wigglers
For ages 1-5. Move and groove to active rhymes, songs, and stories guaranteed to get the wiggles out. Tickets available with an EPL card starting at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
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Canasta: Open Play
Join us for a friendly game of Canasta every week. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration required.
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Dig in to Play: Toddler Sensory Time
For ages 1-3 w/adult. Dress for some messy fun at the Library! Drop in to explore a variety of sensory stations with your toddler. Siblings welcome. No registration required.
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Romp & Rhyme
Infants - age 2 w/ adult. Rhymes, simple stories, and musical activities engage little ones and foster emerging language skills. Tickets available with an EPL card starting at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
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Bingo
Join us for a few rounds of bingo and compete for prizes! Live in-person. Registration required.
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Cubelets Challenge
For grades 3-5. Calling all future engineers! Build awesome robots with Cubelets snap-together robotic blocks and discover how different designs affect movement and speed. Test your robot’s abilities, solve challenges…
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Cheese Tyromancy
Jennifer Billock, The Cheese Oracle, guides us through the history of cheese divination. She then demonstrates how it's done so you can learn the Medieval art of tyromancy and discover what your cheese says about you.…
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Mother Goose & Me
Newborn - 11 months w/ adult. 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.
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Homeschool Explorers (6th-9th)
Join us for a variety of hands-on activities each month. Theme: Art Project Click here for more info on homeschool resources.
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Homeschool Explorers (K-5)
Join us for a variety of hands-on activities each month. Theme: School of Rock Click here for more info on homeschool resources.
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Bridge and Pinochle
Enjoy an afternoon of card games every week. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration required.
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In Stitches Needleworkers
Knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, and needleworkers of all skill levels: bring a project, share knowledge with others, and have fun! Live in-person. No registration required.
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C.I.T.Y. of Support Playgroup
This inclusive playgroup is for children who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play with various developmental toys and crafts while families meet and find support. SIblings welcome. Presented in p…
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Credit and Debt Management
Learn about Debt Help Illinois, a free new legal and financial resource for Illinois residents. Hear from Steven Ulrich, a consumer rights attorney with Illinois Legal Aid Online, as he introduces the platform, shares…
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One Book and a Brew: Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
Symphony of Secrets is a gripping page-turner about a mysterious music score that surfaces long after the death of its famous American composer, Frederic Delaney. together, Professor Bern Hendricks and his tech-savvy…
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Little Wigglers
For ages 1-5. Move and groove to active rhymes, songs, and stories guaranteed to get the wiggles out. Tickets available with an EPL card starting at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
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American Mah Jongg: Open Play
Gather every Wednesday for American Mah Jongg, a game of skill, strategy, calculation and a certain amount of chance. Prior experience is required. Live in-person. No registration required.
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Excel Advanced
Discover advanced features of Excel, including PMT, XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and more. Live in-person. Registration with an EPL card required.
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Library Insiders: Craft Night
Join us to relax, create, and have fun together while we work on a craft. Library Insiders programs are designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Live in-person. Registration required.
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The Art of Sound: Exploring Music with Graphic Notation
Learn how basic sounds can become the foundation for larger musical ideas, and explore the expressive potential of graphic notation, a creative, visual approach to writing music. Live in-person and virtually on Zoom.…
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Romp & Rhyme
Infants - age 2 w/ adult. Rhymes, simple stories, and musical activities engage little ones and foster emerging language skills. Tickets available with an EPL card starting at 9 a.m. the morning of the program.
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Resume Review
Meet with a career expert from People's Resource Center for one-on-one help with your resume. Live in-person. Click here to register for a 30-minute time slot with your EPL card . Directions for making an appointment:…
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Culture Club: A Walk in Westminster
Central London is actually two cities: Westminster and the City of London. Former London travel guide John Gowing takes us through Westminster, the political and royal center of the city. Discover Victoria Station, Bi…
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