Elmora Branch Library July 2022
Registration for all our programs will now be on our website!
Please go to elizpl.org to check-out all our events!
Spades Club
Friday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Adult Program. Starting July 1st join our adult Spades Club! Bring a friend to partner up with! Beginners are welcome.
Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, & 26
Children’s Program. Every Tuesday at all of our locations join us in our ocean-themed scavenger hunts! Completed scavenger hunts will win a small prize. This will be at all locations
Elmora Garden
Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 11 AM
Community Service Opportunity Teen Program. Help the library by maintaining and watering the garden and doing decorative projects to enhance our peace garden.
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 3:30 PM
Community Service Opportunity. Teen Program Help the teens’ department create fun programs for your peers to enjoy. Brainstorm ideas on what you would like the department to host for teens or others. Teens will take on project roles; this experience will look good on resumes.
English Conversation Group
Tuesday, July 5, 12, 19, & 26 at 4:30 PM
On Zoom. Adult Program Join by emailing aherrera@elizpl.org
Toddler Storytime
Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 2:00 PM
Children’s Program
Come have fun listening to stories and songs! This event will be held at the Elmora Branch. Registration is required.
Book Club
Wednesday, July 6, 13, 20, 27 at 3:30 PM
Teen Program. Enjoy snacks while reading and discussing our summer pick for this year!
Lil’ Bookworms
Wednesday, July 6 at 5:00 PM
Children’s Program. Kids will share their love of reading, learn to talk about the books they’re reading, and motivate kids to read.
Stitch & Chat
Thursday, July 7 at 10:00 AM
Adult Program. Come stitch your clothing back up at Elmora! Just bring the article of clothing you want to mend! Assistance will be available.
English Conversation Group
Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 12:30pm
Adult Program. In-person program.
Join by emailing aherrera@elizpl.org
Matinee Movie: Stillwater
Thursday, July 7 at 1:00 PM
Anime Club
Thursday, July 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 4:00 PM
Teen Program. Come chill and watch anime at Elmora! We will be screening two episodes of “Dragon Quest: The Adventures of Dai” each week
Zine Making
Friday, July 8 at 3:30 PM
Teen Program. Everyone is an author. Create a zine that talks about a story, special event, favorite hobby, poetry, or anything you want. The possibilities are endless. Visit the Elmora Branch and see what kind of zine you’ll make.
Art Lessons
Saturday, July 9 & 23 at 2:30 PM
Children’s Program Teen Program Adult Program. Learn to blend colors, sketch, and many more art skills with Ms. Palak from palak studio ink! An excellent experience for children, teens, and adults! All levels of art skills are welcome!
Morning Movies
Monday, July 11, 18, & 23 at 10:00 AM
Children’s Program. Join us at Elmora Branch for a relaxing movie with the family. No registration required.
Crochet with Sol
Monday, July 11 & 18,
Tuesday, July 12 & 19 at 11:00 AM
Adult Program. Learn the tips and tricks with Ms. Sol! She will teach you everything you need to know to get started, from fundamental stitches to the importance of understanding gauge.
Maker Monday’s: Pearler Parlor
Monday, July 11 at 3:30 PM
Teen Program. Visit the Elmora Branch and explore the creative world of pearler beads. Make images of your favorite characters or whatever you want!
Zumba: Morning Exercise
Tuesday, July 12 at 8:30 AM
Adult Program. Let’s come and feel the energy!
CALL 908-353-4820 TO RESERVE A SPOT
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME
Craft-Tea & Chat
Tuesday, July 12 at 3:30 PM
Adult Program. Join us for our monthly Craft-Tea! Bring the craft you are working on to the library and socialize. We will have colored pencils, paper, and other crafting
supplies available.
Adult Bingo
Wednesday, July 13 at 10:00 AM
Adult Program. Join us for a fun game of BINGO at the library! The winner will receive a FREE book! No registration required
India Doll Clothing
Wednesday, July 13 at 5:00 PM
Adult Program. Learn to make cute doll clothing with India! She will show you the tips and tricks to improve your skills!
Lionheart Puppet Co.
Thursday, July 14 at 2:00 PM
Children’s Program. Lionheart Puppets bring to life classic fairytales! Come join the Elizabeth Public Library and Lionheart Puppet for the retelling of the “Reluctant Dragon” and find out what happens when Harold, young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains?
Sea Shell Art
Friday, July 15 at 1:00 PM
Children’s Program. Create sea shell masterpieces with us! Limited Space. Registration is required.
Bubbles aRe Us
Saturday, July 16 at 1:00 PM
Children’s Program. 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.
Maker Monday’s: Bath Bomb
Monday, July 18 at 3:30 PM
Teen Program. Visit the Elmora Branch and enjoy the pleasure of forming, picking an essential oil fragrance, and choosing a color for your natural bath bombs. Bath Bombs will be ready for pick up on Wednesday, July 20
Stitch & Chat
Wednesday, July 20 at 5:30 PM
Adult Program. Come stitch your clothing back up at Elmora! Just bring the article of clothing you want to mend! Assistance will be available.
Matinee Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean:
The Curse of the Black Pearl
Thursday, July 21 at 1:00 PM.
Just Dance
Friday, July 22 at 3:30 PM
Teen Program. Let’s play “Just Dance” on the Nintendo Switch at the Elmora Branch.
Literary Cafe Book Club
Wednesday, July 27 at 6:00 PM
Adult Program. Please register: https://tinyurl.com/2p9yyu3n or email aherrera@elizpl.org
Coloring For Adults
Tuesday, June 28 at 11:00 AM
Adult Program. Drop in for some relaxing coloring fun! Come discover the calming effects as well as meeting some good company!
Move & Grove With Miss Jolie
Thursday, July 28 at 2:00 PM
Children’s Program. Join Miss Jolie for music, movement, and fun!
Macrame Making
Saturday, July 30 at 10:00 AM
Adult Program. Come make your own Macrame bracelet at Elmora!
No registration required!
