Elmora Branch Library August 2023
Registration for all our programs will now be on our website!
Please go to elizpl.org to check-out all our events!
Sudoku Time Attack – Every Monday (All Day)
Are you up for a challenge? Every Monday, there will be a new sudoku puzzle to solve. Don’t know how to play? The instructions will be posted next to the puzzle.
Scavenger Hunt Tuesday, August 8 (All Day)
Every Tuesday at all our locations join us in our fun scavenger hunts and will a small prize. No registration is required.
Coloring for Adults on Tuesday, August , 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 1:00pm
Drop in for some relaxing coloring fun! Come discover the calming effects as well as meeting some good company!
Rachel Harrington Storyteller on Friday, August 4 at 12:00pm
Sing songs and tell stories with Rachel! A storyteller whose work has taken her around the globe, presenting imagination-infused performances. Registration Required. For ages 12 and under.
Chess Club for Adults on Friday, August 4, 11, 18, 25 at 12:30pm
Adult Chess Club every Friday @12:30pm! Beginners are welcome! Registration is required
Coding for Kids on Friday, August 4, 18, & 25 at 4:15pm
Free Python program for grades 6-8. Learn the logic behind algorithms and discuss programming with others.
Book Sale on Saturday, August 5 – Saturday, August 12
Item Cost Range for Materials: 0.50¢ – $5.00
Final Day: 08/12 – BAG DAY $10 ($2 + donation for bags)
Time: Monday to Thursday 10-7pm, Friday 10-5pm, & Saturday 10-4pm
Crochet with Sol on Monday, August 7 & 14 and Tuesday, August 8 & 15 at 12:00pm
Learn the tips and tricks with Ms. Sol! She will teach you everything you need to know to get started, from fundamental stitches to understanding gauge.
Mahjong on Monday, August 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Everyone who loves Mahjong is welcome to come & play at the library. Bring friends or come alone & find new partners. We’ll provide the space for open play. A minimum of 4 players are required to play the game. Ages: 18 & up
Chess Club for Kids on Monday, August 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 4:00pm
Join our Hybrid Chess Club for Kids every Monday at 4pm. Beginners are welcome!
Coloring for Kids on Saturday, August 12 at 10:00am
Relax & color at the Elmora Branch for an hour!
Storytime & Craft at Green Acres Park on Saturday, August 12 at 3:00pm
NOTE: Located on 169 Bellevue St, Elizabeth, NJ
Join Ms. Martha for storytime and craft at the park. Registration not required.
Zumba Gold on Monday, August 14, 21, & 28 and Thursday, August 17, 24, & 31 at 8:30am
CALL 908-353-4820 to reserve a spot but walk-ins are welcome!
Stitch & Chat on Tuesday, August 15 at 10:00am
Come stitch your clothing back up at Elmora! Just bring the article of clothing you want to mend! Assistance will be available.
Adult Scrabble on Wednesday, August 16 1:00pm
Word lovers! Exercise your B-R-A-I-N (7 points) by playing Scrabble with other like-minded adults.
ESL for Kids on Wednesday, August 16 at 5:30pm
Join us to learn English as a Second Language with fun interactive activities. For ages 5-12
Toddlers World on Friday, August 18 & 25 at 11:00am
An hour of fun songs to sing, music, and playtime!
Matinee Movies on Friday, August 18, & 25 at 2:00pm
Come out to Elmora Branch Library to watch “Evil Dead Rising” on 8/18, “American Sniper” on 8/25.
Drawing for Kids on Tuesday, August 22 at 3:00pm
Join Ms. Martha for a cute storytime and learn to draw different animals!
Stitch & Chat on Wednesday, August 23 at 5:00pm
Come stitch your clothing back up at Elmora! Just bring the article of clothing you want to mend! Assistance will be available.
Adult Spanish Book Club on Thursday, August 24 at 2:00pm
Join Martha for a monthly book discussion for adults in Spanish!
Bubbles aRe Us on Saturday, August 26 at 1:00pm
NOTE: Located on 640 3rd Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ
Join Ms. Martha for songs, stories, crafts, and oh-so-much fun! This storytime will feature stories in English and Spanish for the whole family.
All Age Lego on Saturday, August 26 at 3:00pm
It’s Lego Hour at Elmora on Saturday @3pm. Come build an enormous tower or make a race car; the imagination is limitless!
Junior’s Book Club on Wednesday, August 30 at 5:30pm
Tweens will share the love of reading, learn to talk about the books they’re reading and motivate kids to read.
Grade: 4-6
