Things To Do in Elmwood Park, NJ

Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and activities for children 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Build and Play (Ages 3 and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

For our youngest patrons, a chance to socialize and play! Work collaboratively with other engineers and let your inspiration flow. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Fabric Plate Decoupage Craft

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Registration Required Please call the Circulation Desk 201-796-8888

Pre-K Hooray! (Ages 3-5)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Join us in the Program Room for an interactive story time where multiple books will be read and paired with an activity! For ages 3-5. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Family Movie Night - Minions and Monsters (All Ages)

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us in the community room at 6pm for a family friendly screening of Minions and Monsters!

Little Learners

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us for a fun-filled hour of early literacy and creativity! Designed specifically for children ages 2 to 4, each weekly session features an interactive read-aloud story followed by a hands-on craft. Your little learner will practice fine motor skills, social play, and letter recognition as we explore the alphabet together. Bring your imagination and get ready to read, and create!

Passport Friday

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us as we travel the world one book at a time!

Movie - The Mummy

Elmwood Park - Community Room

The Richard A. Mola Public Library would like you to join us as we show The Mummy. Register below!

Read Aloud to Rover (For Independent Readers)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Intimidated to read out loud? Practice with therapy animals from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy from 10am-11am every first Saturday of the month. Registration required and limited. Click here to register. Patrons will be contacted in the order they sign up to reserve a spot. Signing up does not promise you an exact day or time session, but a place in line.

Little Maker Monday

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Little Maker Monday is a hands-on, creative workshop designed specifically for curious children ages 3 to 5 . This interactive program sparks early imagination and development through sensory play, simple building projects, and colorful arts and crafts. Registration required as supply may be limited.

Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and activities for children 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Build and Play (Ages 3 and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

For our youngest patrons, a chance to socialize and play! Work collaboratively with other engineers and let your inspiration flow. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Kindergarten Krafts (Ages 5-6)

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us in the Community Room for a craft program after your regular day at Kindergarten.

Pre-K Hooray! (Ages 3-5)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Join us in the Program Room for an interactive story time where multiple books will be read and paired with an activity! For ages 3-5. This morning story time will follow the same curriculum as the 4pm class. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

STEM Exploration Chromatography (Ages 4+)

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us in the Community Room any time between 4pm-5pm to explore chromatography, a laboratory method used to separate mixtures into individual parts, in action. After your exploration, you can turn your project into a flower! Supplies can be limited. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Books and Babies (Ages 18 months and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes for children under 18 months and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Bats, Bats, Bats! (All Ages)

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Throughout the world, bats have been misunderstood and persecuted, causing a serious decline in bat population. The program "BATS, BATS, BATS!" was established to bring this matter to the public's attention via a presentation including live bats! Find out why bats are now being protected because of their vital role in virtually every environment on earth. Register to reserve your spot by clicking

Community Bulletin Board

Elmwood Park - Children's Area

Let’s build a cozy autumn board together to celebrate the season! Bring the whole family to help our Children's Room transform for fall. Registration is highly encouraged.

Toddler Time(Ages 18 - 36 months)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and activities for children 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Build and Play (Ages 3 and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

For our youngest patrons, a chance to socialize and play! Work collaboratively with other engineers and let your inspiration flow. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Mosaic Frame Craft Night

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Get creative and design a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic picture frame! Participants will use colorful gems to layout and design a personalized keepsake. All materials are included, and no prior experience is necessary. Grab a friend and join us for a fun night of crafting! Space is limited.

Pre-K Hooray! (Ages 3-5)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Join us in the Program Room for an interactive story time where multiple books will be read and paired with an activity! For ages 3-5. This morning story time will follow the same curriculum as the 4pm class. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Open Book Reading Club

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come be a part of our friendly and engaging Book Club, where we explore a new title each month and enjoy great conversation with fellow book lovers. The book for October is "The room on Rue Amelie" by Kristin Harmel

Little Learners

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us for a fun-filled hour of early literacy and creativity! Designed specifically for children ages 2 to 5, each weekly session features an interactive read-aloud story followed by a hands-on craft. Your little learner will practice fine motor skills, social play, and letter recognition as we explore the alphabet together. Bring your imagination and get ready to read, and create!

Teen/Tween Manga Book Club (Ages 12+)

Elmwood Park - Community Room

This month we are reading SPY X FAMILY! Grab your copy in the Children's Room. After a discussion, we will watch an episode.

Storytime with author Debbie Gonzalez

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Meet and greet with local author, Debbie Gonzalez. She will read her book and facilitate crafts for the children, as well!

Pumpkin Painting with NJ Zoophoria

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Join us in the community room to meet some animals, and then get your own pumpkin to decorate!

Little Maker Monday

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Little Maker Monday is a hands-on, creative workshop designed specifically for curious children ages 3 to 5 . This interactive program sparks early imagination and development through sensory play, simple building projects, and colorful arts and crafts. Registration required as supply may be limited.

Toddler Time (Ages 18 - 36 months)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and activities for children 18 - 36 months old and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Build and Play (Ages 3 and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

For our youngest patrons, a chance to socialize and play! Work collaboratively with other engineers and let your inspiration flow. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Meet the Author! Susan L. Rosenbluth (Ages 18+)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Join us to meet Susan L Rosenbluth, author of Blurred Vision . Registration required.

Adult Craft

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Pre-K Hooray! (Ages 3-5)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Join us in the Program Room for an interactive story time where multiple books will be read and paired with an activity! For ages 3-5. This morning story time will follow the same curriculum as the 4pm class. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Girls Who Code Club (Grades 3-5)

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Part book club, part offline coding class. This is a series that will run one Thursday a month at 4pm. Girls in grades 3-5 with an interest in learning to code are encouraged to sign up and attend each session. Registration, but no technology, required! Class Two: Discuss Chapters 1-3 in The Friendship Code by Stacia Deutsch with an offline coding activity. Email [email protected]

Books and Babies (Ages 18 months and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes for children under 18 months and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Hands on Reading!

Elmwood Park - Community Room

Listen to an exciting story and bring it to life by making your own matching craft! This interactive program combines the joy of reading with hands-on creativity, allowing children to connect with books in a whole new way.

Toddler Time (Ages 18-36 months)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Come join us in the Program Room for stories, songs, and activities for children 18-36 months old and their caregivers. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Build and Play (Ages 3 and under)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

For our youngest patrons, a chance to socialize and play! Work collaboratively with other engineers and let your inspiration flow. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.

Pre-K Hooray! (Ages 3-5)

Elmwood Park - Program Room

Join us in the Program Room for an interactive story time where multiple books will be read and paired with an activity! For ages 3-5. This morning story time will follow the same curriculum as the 4pm class. Register to reserve your spot by clicking the blue registration button.