Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 • 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, July 21 • 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. Door opens at noon. Story starts at 12:15 and will last approximately 30 minutes. No registration required.
Friday, July 21 • 1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Chicago Aphasia Network Coffee Chat
This coffee chat group for adults living with aphasia and/or brain injury meets monthly at the Library. Meets at More Than Mocha coffee shop inside the Elmhurst Public Library.
Contact Dr. Laura Froeschke at 630-617-3688 or [email protected] for more information. No registration required.
Friday, July 21 • 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Build a PC: How to Build
This class will discuss how to assemble the major components of a computer. Assembly will be demonstrated on instructor’s PC. (Attendees will not be assembling their own PC.) EPL cardholders only. Register at (630) 279-8696, in person, or at elmlib.org/register.
Sunday, July 23 • 2 – 4 p.m.
Elmhurst Writers Group: Guest Speaker Elizabeth Wheeler
Register at (630) 279-8696, in person, or at elmlib.org/register.
Monday, July 24 • 2 – 4:30 p.m.
Summer Film Series: Forrest Gump
Come for a screening of this classic Tom Hanks favorite. Fresh popcorn provided. No registration required.
Monday, July 24 • 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Amazon Basics
Learn the full services of Amazon. This class covers Amazon video, ebooks, and more. Register at (630) 279-8696, in person, or at elmlib.org/register.
Tuesday, July 25 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn to Knit @ Brewpoint
Pick up a new skill while enjoying Brewpoint Coffee’s great atmosphere.
Learn a new skill and see how the Library supports your creativity. For adults and high school students. All materials provided. No experience necessary. No registration required.
Tuesday, July 25 • 7 – 8:45 p.m.
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Basics
Learn the basic functions of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (free online versions of Microsoft Office) as well as how to share files and work collaboratively. Attendees should bring their Gmail/Google account information and password. Register at (630) 279-8696, in person, or at elmlib.org/register.
Thursday, July 27 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Open Bridge Club
Enjoy an evening of bridge every other week. Open to all levels. No registration required.
Thursday, July 27 • 7 – 8:45 p.m.
Intermediate Excel: Formulas
Get comfortable using formulas. This class covers average, median, multi-operations, “if” “and” “or” and more! Keyboarding, mouse skills, and a basic understanding of computers are required. Register at (630) 279-8696, in person, or at elmlib.org/register. If you need additional training in this area to help you in a personal or professional way, you might want to take a look at some online microsoft excel training courses that are suited to what you are looking for.
Friday, July 28 • 9:30 – 9:50 a.m.
Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in
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, July 28 • 7 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 29 • 2 – 8 p.m.
Yesfest
Celebrate the fifth annual festival of live music, comedy, art, poetry, and film created by creative people! Comedy acts, music, and original films are presented on stages in and around the Elmhurst Art Museum and the Library for this two-day event. Details at elmlib.org/yesfest. No registration required.
