Elmhurst Public Library

10/07/2026

Whether you’re a jump-scare devotee or a psychological horror purist, there’s something here to unsettle you. Kanopy’s Crypt Collection horror film and TV collection is now available … free to borrow, impossible to forget. Start watching with the Kanopy app.

10/06/2026

📖 One month away…

The very first Booked for Business book will be revealed November 9! Get ready to discover the inaugural title in our new quarterly business book club, brought to you by the Elmhurst Chamber & Elmhurst Public Library.

Follow us for updates, or learn more at elmhurstchamber.org/bforb

10/06/2026

Become a Friend of the Library by filling out an online application. Your support directly benefits the Library.

10/05/2026

Enjoy the outdoors with your family at Eldridge Park at Sunday's Family Storybook Walk!

🌳📖 Stroll through Eldridge Park with us this Sunday during Family Storybook Walk! Along the trail, read the story Wind Watchers by Micha Archer displayed throughout the park.

Plus - complete a nature themed scavenger hunt and finish your adventure with a hands-on wind chime craft inspired by the book.

Free event! Meet us along the Spring Road side of the park at 9am.

Event in partnership with Elmhurst Public Library.

10/05/2026

Submit your Short and Scary story before the deadline, Friday, Oct. 9. The contest is open to Gr. K-8. The online submission form is on our website.

10/02/2026

Library Chamber Concerts: On a Friday evening nearly every month, small groups from York High School's Performing Arts Department share music they've been working on. On Friday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., get a dose of live music from homegrown musicians.

10/01/2026

October is Family History Month. Explore your family's roots with MyHeritage Library Edition, available with your library card.

09/25/2026

This week, the Library patio set the scene for a book discussion of Symphony of Secrets, this year's choice for One Book, One Elmhurst. The firepit made it extra cozy!

09/24/2026

Mini Makers were at it again, this time observing the laser engraver do its magic with a simple flower photo, then adding watercolors onto the wooden surface to bring the flower to life.

09/23/2026

🎶 Did you read Symphony of Secrets? Write your name on a music note and add it to the front of the Adult Services Info Desk. elmlib.org/onebook