June 3, 2024
Library Seeks Submissions for Aug. 24 Local Author Fair
May 16, 2024
Summer Reading Party Slated for June 1
Feb. 27, 2024
Best Chicagoland Libraries to Visit with Kids
[Chicago Parent]
Feb. 1, 2024
Speed Racers: Teams compete to put together 500 piece puzzle at Elmhurst library
[published in Suburban Life]
Nov. 28, 2023
Donate Items for EWAN Care Kits Dec. 1-31
Sept. 13, 2023
Call for Submissions: Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids
June 21, 2023
Mobile Museum of Tolerance Visits July 10-13
June 15, 2023
Library Seeks Submissions for Local Author Fair
May 24, 2023
Community Food Drive at Elmhurst Public Library
May 10, 2023
All-Ages Party Kicks Off Summer Reading June 3
April 27, 2023
Library Showcases Resources for Celebrations
[published in Elmhurst Independent]
April 17, 2023
Author Visit with Kelly Jensen
April 10, 2023
Celebrations Showcase April 22
March 24, 2023
Social Services Mini Resource Fair April 6
March 21, 2023
Best Libraries to Visit with Kids in Chicagoland
[published in Chicago Parent]
March 7, 2023
Library Event: Opening or Expanding Your Small Business in Elmhurst
Feb. 17, 2023
Dog Tired: Children read to therapy dogs at Elmhurst library
[published in Suburban Life]
Feb. 10, 2023
Library Hosts Multiple New York Times Best-Selling Author, Mary Roach
Dec. 29, 2022
Elmhurst Public Library Hosts Ross Gay, Author of Inciting Joy
Dec. 27, 2022
Elmhurst Public Library Earns Five-Star Status
Dec. 7, 2022
Call for Donations: Library Collecting Items for EWAN Care Kits
Nov. 22, 2022
Elmhurst Public Library Hosts Cookbook Author Shauna Sever Dec. 13
Nov. 17, 2022
Library’s ‘Of Thee I Sing’ closes Nov. 30
[published in Elmhurst Independent]
Nov. 11, 2022
One Book, One Elmhurst Author Discusses Intersection of Music, Culture, and Identity
Nov. 4, 2022
Three Ways the Library Helps Make Your Holiday Season Special
Nov. 1, 2022
EPL Hosts a Conversation with Caitlin Doughty Nov. 16
Oct. 13, 2022
‘Of Thee I Sing’ Exhibit Explores Politics in Broadway Musicals
Sept. 23, 2022
American Like Me: Library Announces Title for One Book, One Elmhurst
Sept. 13, 2022
Call for Submissions: Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids
Aug. 25, 2022
Elmhurst Public Library Hosts Actress and Activist Marlee Matlin
Aug. 4, 2022
Library Celebrates Summer Reading: Families enjoy party on library lawn
[Published in Elmhurst Independent]
July 15, 2022
Library Celebrates End of Summer Reading with Outdoor Celebration
April 11, 2022
Library Launches Community-wide Survey to Guide Future Strategic Direction
Feb. 24, 2022
At ‘Read to the Dogs’ Day
[published on front page of Elmhurst Independent, Feb. 24, 2022]
Feb. 17, 2022
Library Announces Upcoming Author Visits
Dec. 16, 2021
Elmhurst Public Library Receives Five-Star Status
Nov. 4, 2021
Virtual Author Visit Nov. 17: Douglas Tallamy
Oct. 28, 2021
Elmhurst Library presents ‘Short and Scary’ Stories
[published in the Elmhurst Independent, Oct. 28, 2021]
Sept. 30, 2021
Library Earns Earth Flag from SCARCE
Sept. 21, 2021
Call For Submissions: Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids
Sept. 7, 2021
StoryWalk Invites Community to Walk, Read Together at Eldridge Park
Aug. 16, 2021
Library Hosts Virtual Author Fair Aug. 28
Aug. 9, 2021
No More Late Fees: EPL Goes Fine Free
July 15, 2021
Library Brings ‘Story Walk Live!’ to Berens Park
[published in the Elmhurst Independent, July 15, 2021]
June 17, 2021
Elmhurst Library Welcomes Author Casey McQuiston July 14
June 17, 2021
Library hosts ‘Walk on the Wild Side’
[published in The Elmhurst Independent, June 17, 2021]
May 7, 2021
An Evening with Author Martha Hall Kelly – June 1
March 26, 2021
Elmhurst Library Builds Community Connection
[published in Elmhurst Residents’ Guide, Daily Herald Media, March 26, 2021]
Jan. 11, 2021
Library Exhibit Celebrates African-American Book Illustrations
Dec. 28, 2020
Elmhurst Public Library Receives Five-Star Status
Oct. 19, 2020
Visiting the Library During a Pandemic: What to Expect
Sept. 18, 2020
Call for Submissions: Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids
June 2020
Statements Against Racism
June 3, 2020
Library Doors Set to Reopen June 15; Summer Reading Program Starts June 20
March 6, 2020
Legal Marijuana Informational Panel at Elmhurst Public Library
Feb. 10, 2020
Separating Art from the Artist: #MeToo and the Music Industry: March 10 at Elmhurst College
Jan. 8, 2020
Elmhurst Public Library Receives Five-Star Status
Jan. 3, 2020
America’s Star Libraries: The LJ Index of Public Library Service 2019 [published in Library Journal, Winter 2019]
Dec. 20, 2019
Social services a new chapter in Elmhurst library offerings [published in Suburban Life, Dec. 20, 2019]
Dec. 10, 2019
Elmhurst Public Library Adds Social Worker to Staff
Nov. 28, 2019
Library Hosts Interactive ‘Frozen’ Movie [published in The Elmhurst Independent, Nov. 28, 2019]
Oct. 4, 2019
Walk, Ride or Share Your Way to the Library
Sept. 5, 2019
K’s find 1,000 reasons to celebrate library [published in The Elmhurst Independent, Sept. 5, 2019]
Aug. 29, 2019
1,000 Reasons to Celebrate: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Party
Aug. 23, 2019
Book Creators: Library hosts local author fair [published in Elmhurst Suburban Life, Aug. 23, 2019]
Aug. 22, 2019
At the Author’s Fair [published in The Elmhurst Independent, Aug. 20, 2019]
Aug. 2, 2019
Touch of Clay: Library’s Makery used for many projects [published in Elmhurst Suburban Life, Aug. 2, 2019]
July 5, 2019
Library Maker Fair Slated for Friday, July 26 – Now Accepting Submissions
July 1, 2019
Library Seeks Submissions for Local Author Fair
June 11, 2019
Jacob Grant, Children’s Author and Illustrator, Comes to Elmhurst Public Library
March 21, 2019
Eagle Scout Candidate Creates Nature Backpacks for Library
Dec. 31, 2018
Library, Park District Partner to Make 2019 a Healthy New Year
Dec. 28, 2018
Sensory Friendly Makery Hours Begin in January
Nov. 2, 2018
My America: Storytelling at Elmhurst Public Library Nov. 16
Nov. 1, 2018
Elmhurst Public Library Receives Five-Star Status
Oct. 11, 2018
Shakespeare Project of Chicago Performs at EPL for 2018-19 Season
Pericles, Prince of Tyre performed at Library on Oct. 25.
Oct. 8, 2018
Library Hosts X-STREAM Fest Oct. 20
Aug. 24, 2018
1,000 Books: Preschoolers celebrate reading accomplishment [published in Suburban Life, Aug. 24, 2018]
Aug. 23, 2018
EPL Social Work Intern Begins Office Hours
Aug. 20, 2018
Elmhurst Public Library marks children’s department renovation with time capsule activity [published in Suburban Life, Aug. 20, 2018]
June 18, 2018
EPL children’s department head reflects on long career ahead of retirement [published in Suburban Life, June 8, 2018]
June 14, 2018
Elmhurst Public Library completes renovation of children’s department [published in Suburban Life, June 8, 2018]
June 13, 2018
Library Hosts Local Author Fair
May 18, 2018
Library Furniture Finds New Life in Elmhurst Schools
May 11, 2018
Library Celebrates StoryWalk at ‘Playground for Everyone’
May 3, 2018
Eco Car Show at EPL
April 19, 2018
Win Prizes Writing ‘Why My Pet is the Best Pet Yet’
April 10, 2018
Author Devin Murphy Discusses Debut Novel
March 9, 2018
Open Call for Homeschool Artists
February 15, 2018
Library Program Celebrates “Women of World War II: On the Front Lines and the Home Front”
January 2018
Top Shelf: The best local libraries [Published in West Suburban Living]
December 6, 2017
Elmhurst Public Library is a Five-Star Library
November 3, 2017
Veterans Storytelling Event
July 2, 2017
Makery Celebrates Grand Opening
May 26, 2017
Author E. Sheila Johnson Returns to Elmhurst
March 23, 2017
Discover Your Story at EPL
January 4, 2017
Mike Grosso Comes to Book and Drum Fest
October 7, 2016
Library Insiders Provides Programming Specially for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
August 31, 2016
Fourth Grader Donates Lemonade Stand Profits to Library
July 13, 2016
Comic Con Set to Take Over EPL
July 1, 2016
Eric Carle Artwork, Letters, Donated to EPL
June 8, 2016
Fairy Tale Medieval Faire Comes to EPL
March 4, 2016
EPL Celebrates 100 Years
January 19, 2016
Justice Perverted: True-Crime Author Speaks at EPL
January 3, 2016
DIY Crop Day at EPL
November 18, 2015
EPL Receives Four-Star Status for the Fourth Year in a Row
June 17, 2015
EPL Receives Toyota Grant
May 20, 2015
Summer Reading Launch
November 17, 2014
EPL: Four-Star Status
November 13, 2014
Train Raffle
June 11, 2014
Summer Reading Launch
November 12, 2013
Elmhurst Public Library Receives Four Stars for the Second Year in a Row
September 20, 2013
Elmhurst Public Library Updates AV Equipment in Meeting Rooms
September 10, 2013
Elmhurst Public Library Celebrates a Decade in the “New” Building
August 28, 2013
Summer Reading Success at Elmhurst Public Library
July 24, 2013
Board of Trustees Announces Meeting Time Change
May 9, 2013
Summer Reading 2013
April 2, 2013
National Library Week 2013
February 25, 2013
Library Board Response to Letter to the Editor
November 13, 2012
Elmhurst Public Library Named One of Chicago’s Top 100 Workplaces
November 9, 2012
Elmhurst Public Library Awarded a Four-Star National Ranking
October 24, 2012
Zombie Lock-in: A Spooktacular Success!
August 15, 2012
Dream Big: Summer Reading Draws to a Close
April 12, 2012
Woman of Mystery: Author Sara Paretsky Visits Elmhurst
April 6, 2012
Three Things to Love About Elmhurst Public Library’s Freegal Music
December 27, 2011
Reading is Sweet at Elmhurst Public Library
December 22, 2011
Elmhurst Public Library offers free Kindle eBooks
December 13, 2011
Book a Nook at Elmhurst Public Library
November 2, 2011
EPL Earns National Three-Star Ranking
August 12, 2011
EPL Closed August 26 for Staff Institute Day
May 27, 2011
Summer Reading Brings the World to Elmhurst
May 18, 2011
Elmhurst Public Library Announces New Director
April 19, 2011
Author Visit: Sally M. Walker
April 14, 2011
Author Visit: Donald McCaig
March 23, 2011
EPL Holding Investing & Business Research Tools Workshop
January 25, 2011
ELMHURST READS 2011: The Civil War
December 7, 2010
Kids’ Winter Reading at EPL
October 12, 2010
Elmhurst Public Library Awarded a Three-Star Ranking
October 8, 2010
Library Hosts Artist/Illustrator
June 4, 2010
New Major Donor for 2010 EPL Summer Reading Program
April 23, 2010
National Index Ranks EPL #6 Nationally
March 18, 2010
EPL Programming Goes Green
February 16, 2010
EPL Librarian Selected for State Leadership Initiative
February 15, 2010
Friends 2010 Poetry Contest
February 5, 2010
ELMHURST READS: Shadow Divers
January 22, 2010
Declutter Your Life at EPL
January 15, 2010
Kids’ Winter Reading at EPL
November 23, 2009
EPL is Busier Than Ever
April 6, 2009
EPL Seeks New Coffee Vendor
March 10, 2009
ELMHURST READS Program To Conclude With Author Visit From Joyce Carol Oates
March 5, 2009
Elmhurst Librarian Selected for State Leadership Initiative
February 25, 2009
EPL Launches New Web Site!
January 27, 2009
ELMHURST READS: Joyce Carol Oates
November 20, 2008
Library Approves Strategic Plan
November 6, 2008
EPL to Host Bestselling Author
October 21, 2008
Ready? Set? Let’s “Go To 2040″
October 3, 2008
EPL 5th Best Library in Nation
September 29, 2008
Library Hosts Children’s Author
September 29, 2008
EPL Celebrates 5th Birthday