2025 Student Art Showcase Coming to the Elk Grove Village Library

 

We're thrilled to announce an exciting new art showcase coming to the Elk Grove Village Public Library! This special exhibit, made possible through the collaboration of Dr. Coy from Mead Jr. High and Erin Wood from Grove Jr. High, will celebrate the creative talents of students from these schools.

Join us on Opening Day on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 11am to 2pm for hands-on DIY art activities, a meet-and-greet with Dr. Coy and Erin Wood, interactive art experiences, and light refreshments.

This free event is the perfect opportunity for families, friends, and the community to come together, celebrate the arts, and support our young artists.

Can't wait to see you there!

Foodie Fall Fest Returns to Elk Grove Village Library

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 @ 12PM - 4PM

Calling all Foodies! Celebrate the beginning of Fall at Foodie Fall Fest. We'll have a variety of food trucks, exciting entertainment, family-friendly activities, and more! Takes place outside in the Library's parking lot and inside in the Lee Maternowski Meeting Room and Youth Services. Free event for all ages and families. Sponsored by the Friends of the Elk Grove Village Library.

 

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FOOD TRUCKS

ALL DAY 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Library Parking Lot

• 5411 Empanadas
• All Belgium Waffles
• Culinary Gangster
  
• Doctor Dogs
• Fat Shallot
• Hello Boba
• Pinoy Grill

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

1:00 PM
Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team
Library Parking Lot

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Are You Ready for It? A Taylor Swift Experience
Library Parking Lot

(Bring your own chair!) 

 

ACTIVITIES

ALL DAY 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Library Parking Lot

• Airbrush and glitter tattoos
• Friends of the Library used video game sale
  
• Friendship bracelet trading
• Mini golf
• Photo ops
• Reading Program t-shirt sale
  

12:00 PM
Broadcast of the Chicago Bears game

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room

 

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Put the Paint on the Record craft
Youth Services Department

 

Roll Out to the Elk Grove Village Library for Library Card Sign-Up Month

Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month all September long with the Elk Grove Village Public Library! Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, find valuable information, or connect with fellow avid readers, a library card unlocks a world of possibilities.

Participate to Win Prizes

Visit the Circulation Services Desk in the Lobby and play a game of Plinko! Anyone who signs up for a new full-service library card or renews their current library card can participate. You could win a $50 Amazon gift card or an Optimus Prime action figure. The raffle winner(s) will be announced on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Plus, enjoy instant prizes like Transformers bookmarks, stickers, or temporary tattoos when you play.

Meet Optimus Prime

This year, we're thrilled to have Optimus Prime from the Transformers franchise as our special ambassador, highlighting that there's "more than meets the eye" at the Library. Come meet him in person on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1pm to 3pm.

Play, Picnic, and Party with the Elk Grove Village Library on July 14, 2024

 
 

Sunday, July 14 at 12pm - 4pm | Indoors and outdoors | All ages

Come play, picnic, and party with the Elk Grove Village Library!

Enjoy a fun-filled day with ice cream treats, live music, crafts, games, and activities for the whole family to enjoy at this special event sponsored by the Friends of the Library co-hosted by the Village, Park District, and the Library.

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Live music will be provided by alternative rock cover band Blind Reality at 2pm - 3:30pm. The concert will take place outdoors in the Library's parking lot. We encourage you to bring your own lawn chair to guarantee a seat for the band's performance as limited seating will be available.

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Stop by the Eiffel Waffle Truck for delicious bubble waffle ice cream, available for purchase all day. Need to quench your thirst? Cold bottled water will be available for free at the Friends of the Library's tent. Be sure to also check out the Friends' TV series DVD sale and a chance to score some amazing freebies.

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Celebrate summer with a colorful face paint design by Trish Page. She will provide face, glitter, and gem painting all day (12pm - 4pm) inside the Library.

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Cool off indoors with a variety of activities throughout the Library. Stop in the Large Meeting Room for two sessions of Bingo at 12:30pm - 1:15pm and 1:30pm - 2:15pm. Try your hand at our Putt Put Golf Challenge in Adult Services for a chance to win prizes. Youth Services will also have fun activities all day including appearances by Elephant and Piggie, a scavenger hunt, and a color-mixing science craft.

For a complete list of activities, food and drink, live entertainment, and more, visit the Play Picnic Party website.