Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library

Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 • 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Baby

Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. For newborns to 11 months with an adult. No registration required.

Saturday, June 10 • 10-11:30 a.m.

Word Basics

Create, edit, save, and print documents using Microsoft Word. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Saturday, June 10 • 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Great Outdoors: Live Mammals (for families)

Learn about some of the most unique outdoor creatures from around the world and see them up close. Flying Fox Conservation Fund brings mammals to see and learn about. Pick up tickets with your valid EPL card the morning of the program.

Sunday, June 11 • 2-3 p.m.

Book Reading: My Father, In Snow, A Family Memoir by E. Sheila Johnson

Set in Elmhurst during the 1950s and early 60s, this beautiful family memoir by Johnson combines her own lyric remembrances with testimony of her eight siblings to form a loving portrait of their father. Co-presented by the Elmhurst History Museum and Elmhurst Public Library. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Monday, June 12 • 9-11:30 a.m.

Free Career Counseling

Need an objective review of your resume or input on your job-search strategy? Get free one-on-one career counseling from JVS Career Moves, a non-profit, non-sectarian agency. Email Joyce Bogolub at [email protected] to schedule your 30 minute session.

Monday, June 12 • 2-3 p.m.

The Art of Alfred Hitchcock

Join us for some nail-biting fun, and learn more about Alfred Hitchcock, “the Master of Suspense.” Enjoy an original video filled with the showman’s own comments and clips from Hitchcock’s finest works. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Tuesday, June 13 • 2-3 p.m.

Coloring for Mindfulness

Transform your mind and spirit with the new trend in relaxation: coloring! Choose from beautifully detailed coloring pages, colored pencils or markers from the supplies provided or bring your own, and become totally absorbed in the joy of coloring. No registration required.

Tuesday, June 13 • 7 p.m. • Age 21+

Beer Club at Skeleton Key Brewery

Learn about, taste, and discuss great beer at local establishments. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Off-site: Skeleton Key Brewery, 8102 Lemont Rd, Unit 300, Woodridge
$10 tasting fee collected at event

Wednesday, June 14 • 6:15-6:45 p.m.

Stories Under the Stars (for families)

Join us on the lawn south of the Kids’ Library for stories, camp songs, and more. Bring a sleeping bag to sit on if you want. Pick up tickets with your valid EPL card the morning of the program.

Wednesday, June 14 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Google Calendar

Learn to set up calendars, share calendars, and sync the Google Calendar app to your mobile device. Attendees should bring Google username and password to class. iPhone users will also need Apple ID username and password.

Thursday, June 15 • 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Elmhurst Co-Working Connection

Is your “office” usually at home or in the Library? Generate ideas and share tips with other work-from-home entrepreneurs at this networking event held the third Thursday of each month. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Friday, June 16 • 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Baby

Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. For newborns to 11 months with an adult. No registration required.

Friday, June 16 • 12-1 p.m.

Read to Me! A Storytime for Grown-ups

Being read to is a rare pleasure. It stimulates the mind, invigorates the imagination and is just plain fun! Bring a bag lunch or favorite beverage; then sit back, listen and enjoy.
Story starts at 12:15 and will last approximately 30 minutes. No registration required.

Friday, June 16 • 7-10 p.m.

Movies in the Park: The Secret Life of Pets

Bring a blanket or chairs for a comfy evening under the stars. We’ll provide the popcorn! Food trucks will be on-site at 7 p.m. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m. No registration necessary. Co-presented by the Elmhurst Public Library and the Elmhurst Park District.