Elmora Branch Library July 2023
Registration for all our programs will now be on our website!
Please go to elizpl.org to check-out all our events!
* The library will be closed on July 4th*
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.
Storytime & Craft on Saturday, July 1 at 3:00pm
Join Ms. Martha for storytime and craft at the park. Registration not required.
Crochet with Sol on Monday, July 3 & 10 and Tuesday, July 11 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, July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 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. Remember to bring your own Mahjong tiles, and 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, July 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 4:00pm
Join our Hybrid Chess Club for Kids every Monday at 4pm. Beginners are welcome!
Scavenger Hunt every Tuesday, July 4, 11, 18, & 25 (All Day)
Every Tuesday at all our locations join us in our fun scavenger hunts and will a small prize. No registration is required.
Toddlers World on Friday, July 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 11:00am
An hour of fun songs to sing, music, and playtime!
Chess Club for Adults on Friday, July 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 12:30pm
Adult Chess Club every Friday @12:30pm! Beginners are welcome! Registration is required
Matinee Movies on Friday, July 7, 14, 21, & 28 at 2:00pm
Come out to Elmora Branch Library to watch “A Man Called Otto” on 7/7, “Kung Fu Hustle” on 7/14, “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” on 7/21, and “Scarface” on 7/28.
Coloring for Kids on Friday, July 7 at 3:00pm
Relax & color at the Elmora Branch for an hour!
Stitch & Chat on Tuesday, July 11 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.
Coloring for Adults on Tuesday, July 11, 18, 25 at 1:00pm
Drop in for some relaxing coloring fun! Come discover the calming effects as well as meeting some good company!
Bad Art on Wednesday, July 12 & 26 at 12:00pm
Artists and non-artists are encouraged to come to Elmora and make the “worse” art one can make! All art is good!
Lil’ Bookworms on Wednesday, July 12 at 3:30pm
Kids will share the love of reading, learn to talk about the books they’re reading, and motivate kids to read. Ages: 5-8
Stitch & Chat on Wednesday, July 12 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 Scrabble on Thursday, July 13 and Wednesday, July 19 at 1:00pm
Word lovers! Exercise your B-R-A-I-N (7 points) by playing Scrabble with other like-minded adults.
Bubbles aRe Us on Saturday, July 15 at 1:00pm
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, July 15 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!
Zumba Gold on Monday, July 17, 24, & 31 and Thursday, July 13, 20, 27 at 8:30am
CALL 908-353-4820 to reserve a spot but walk-ins are welcome!
I Scream for Ice Cream on Monday, July 17 at 2:00pm
To celebrate National Ice Cream Month, learn how to ice cream at Elmora! Registration is required! *Space is limited
Drawing for Kids on Tuesday, July 18 at 3:00pm
Join Ms. Martha for a cute storytime and learn to draw different animals!
Face Painting with the Library Social Worker on Wednesday, July 19 at 2:00pm
Bring the family for face painting at Elmora! Registration is required.
ESL for Kids on Wednesday, July 19 at 5:30pm
Join us to learn English as a Second Language with fun interactive activities. For ages 5-12
Adult Spanish Book Club on Thursday, July 20 at 2:00pm
Join Martha for a monthly book discussion for adults in Spanish!
Friendship Bracelet on Saturday, July 22 at 2:00pm
In Honor of International Friendship Day, make a friendship bracelet at Elmora for your BFF! Registration is Required.
Eyes of the Wild on Monday, July 24 at 1:30pm
Get up close and personal with live animals at this amazing show! Registration is required.
For ages 12 and under.
Junior’s Book Club on Wednesday, July 26 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
