News Releases

Day of Service: Elmhurst Public Library honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

[photos published in Suburban Life]

Author Shelby Van Pelt Headlines ‘One Book, One Elmhurst’ on Nov. 20

Library Seeks Submissions for Aug. 24 Local Author Fair

Summer Reading Party Slated for June 1

Best Chicagoland Libraries to Visit with Kids

[Chicago Parent]

Speed Racers: Teams compete to put together 500 piece puzzle at Elmhurst library

[published in Suburban Life]

Donate Items for EWAN Care Kits Dec. 1-31

Call for Submissions- Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids 

Mobile Museum of Tolerance Visits July 10-13

Library Seeks Submissions for Local Author Fair

Community Food Drive at Elmhurst Public Library

All-Ages Party Kicks Off Summer Reading June 3

Library Showcases Resources for Celebrations

[published in Elmhurst Independent]

Author Visit with Kelly Jensen

Celebrations Showcase April 22

Social Services Mini Resource Fair April 6

Best Libraries to Visit with Kids in Chicagoland

[published in Chicago Parent]

Library Event: Opening or Expanding Your Small Business in Elmhurst

Dog Tired: Children read to therapy dogs at Elmhurst library

[published in Suburban Life]

Library Hosts Multiple New York Times Best-Selling Author, Mary Roach

Elmhurst Public Library Hosts Ross Gay, Author of Inciting Joy

Elmhurst Public Library Earns Five-Star Status

Call for Donations: Library Collecting Items for EWAN Care Kits

Elmhurst Public Library Hosts Cookbook Author Shauna Sever Dec. 13

Library’s ‘Of Thee I Sing’ closes Nov. 30

[published in Elmhurst Independent]

One Book, One Elmhurst Author Discusses Intersection of Music, Culture, and Identity

Three Ways the Library Helps Make Your Holiday Season Special

EPL Hosts a Conversation with Caitlin Doughty Nov. 16

‘Of Thee I Sing’ Exhibit Explores Politics in Broadway Musicals

American Like Me: Library Announces Title for One Book, One Elmhurst

Call for Submissions: Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids

Elmhurst Public Library Hosts Actress and Activist Marlee Matlin

Library Celebrates Summer Reading: Families enjoy party on library lawn

[Published in Elmhurst Independent]

Library Celebrates End of Summer Reading with Outdoor Celebration

Library Launches Community-wide Survey to Guide Future Strategic Direction

At ‘Read to the Dogs’ Day

[published on front page of Elmhurst Independent, Feb. 24, 2022]

Library Announces Upcoming Author Visits

Elmhurst Public Library Receives Five-Star Status

Virtual Author Visit Nov. 17: Douglas Tallamy

Elmhurst Library presents ‘Short and Scary’ Stories

[published in the Elmhurst Independent, Oct. 28, 2021]

Library Earns Earth Flag from SCARCE

Call For Submissions: Short and Scary Writing Contest for Kids

StoryWalk Invites Community to Walk, Read Together at Eldridge Park

Library Hosts Virtual Author Fair Aug. 28

No More Late Fees: EPL Goes Fine Free

Library Brings ‘Story Walk Live!’ to Berens Park

[published in the Elmhurst Independent, July 15, 2021]

Elmhurst Library Welcomes Author Casey McQuiston July 14

Library hosts ‘Walk on the Wild Side’

[published in The Elmhurst Independent, June 17, 2021]

An Evening with Author Martha Hall Kelly – June 1

Elmhurst Library Builds Community Connection

[published in Elmhurst Residents’ Guide, Daily Herald Media, March 26, 2021]

Library Exhibit Celebrates African-American Book Illustrations