Elmhurst Library

Our "new" Library building turns 20 this year! The latest Inside Scoop video traces the history of our 80,000 square-foot structure, and how we got here. View on our YouTube channel: elmlib.org/YouTube youtu.be/E9Wi74XFugA

Only one terrifying week left to submit your short and scary story for our writing contest! Be sure to submit online by Oct. 9. For kids gr. K-8. elmlib.org/scary

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Tonight! Colson Whitehead - The Power of Story elmlib.org/author

Visit us at the Farmers Market on Wednesday, Sept. 6! Show us your library card and enter to win a free blank tumbler to customize in the Makery!

The Library is closed today for Labor Day.

EPL's Greeting Card Swap is located near the Book Sale area, on top of the flag recycling box. Share like-new greeting cards you don't need anymore, and take home some new-to-you cards.

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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author Colson Whitehead will speak about the power of story in a live, virtual program on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Whitehead is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, Harlem Shuffle, and The Noble Hustle.

Play Library Bingo online until Sept. 1! Ten lucky winners will win $25 Elmhurst City Centre gift cards. Sign up online at elmlib.org/beanstack. Beanstack is also available as a free mobile app.

📚🎉 Celebrate Book Lovers Day with hoopla's handpicked collection of literary treasures that will ignite the joy of reading and take you on unforgettable journeys! ❤️🌟 hoopla.app.link/bookloversday/x

You already know you can count on the #LibbyApp for the latest #bestsellers. 📚 But if you dig a little deeper, there's even more to discover. 👀 See more surprising uses for Libby on #LibbyLife! bit.ly/3Ow29D9 #BookTwitter #Books #Bookish #eBooks #Audiobooks #FreeBooks

Our latest Inside Scoop video takes you on a tour of the Kids' Library, a bright and colorful space where kids from birth through eighth grade can feed their curiosity and develop a love for reading. youtu.be/Iuwnda_zsJY

Summer Reading ends one week from today. Be sure to log your reading! elmlib.org/summer

Who's going to see the #BarbieMovie this weekend?

Makery Craft: Sew your very own tote bag in the #ElmhurstMakery during #PlasticFreeJuly. We provide instructions and all the materials needed. Reserve your time: elmlib.org/MakeryCraft

Trolley Storytime Saturday, July 22 at 2 p.m.: Join the Kids' Library staff on the Elmhurst Trolley for a traveling round of stories, songs, and more. Trolley Storytime will begin at the Park and York trolley stop and will make a full circuit around town!

Looking for a peaceful outdoor spot to dive into the pages of your summer reading? EPL's Reading Garden is a hidden gem, accessible from Prospect Ave. and Wilder Park at the SW corner of the building. It's a perfect spot for all ages to enjoy a good story and maybe even a picnic.

The Makery hours have changed slightly to meet the needs of our creative community! In response to lower foot traffic on Fridays and patron requests for more morning hours, the Makery now opens at 10 a.m. on Thursdays and closes at 6:30 p.m. on Fridays.

We'll see you at the Elmhurst Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 19!