Upcoming Events

  • Collection Display Kiosk - April

    • April 01, 2025
    • April 30, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • The Marvels of Electricity - A Science Show for Kids

    • April 23, 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (CDT)
    • O'Neill Room - Village Hall, Lower Level

    The Marvels of Electricity - A Science Show for Kids

    Kids of all ages are invited to join American Science & Surplus for an electrifying demonstration followed by hands-on experiments. There is no cost to attend, but registration is strongly recommended.

    Brought to you by the Friends of Elm Grove Library.

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  • Collection Display Kiosk - May

    • May 01, 2025
    • May 31, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Collection Display Kiosk - June

    • June 01, 2025
    • June 30, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Collection Display Kiosk - July

    • July 01, 2025
    • July 31, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Collection Display Kiosk - August

    • August 01, 2025
    • August 31, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Collection Display Kiosk - September

    • September 01, 2025
    • September 30, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Collection Display Kiosk - October

    • October 01, 2025
    • October 31, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Collection Display Kiosk - November

    • November 01, 2025
    • November 30, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Collection Display Kiosk - December

    • December 01, 2025
    • December 31, 2025
    • Elm Grove Library

    Did you know that the Friends of the Elm Grove Library has a display kiosk located inside the library near the entrance that can be reserved by FOEGL members and library patrons? Interested individuals and families can reserve the kiosk for a one-month timeframe using the link in this event email. We invite you to showcase your unique collections that are non-partisan in nature and do not contain any commercial displays, sales or promotions of products and services. 



    This is a fun opportunity to share your personal collections and hobbies with our library community! Materials in the display should be of an educational, recreational, or entertaining nature. Suggestions include:
    •  Natural Items: nests, rocks, shells, pinecones, snake skins, turtle shells
    •  Dolls/Stuffies: Barbies, LOL Dolls, Beanie Babies, Squishmallows
    •  Sports Memorabilia: sports cards, equipment, trophies, bobbleheads
    • Arts and Crafts: Things you make, paint, sew! Origami, play-doh, or clay sculptures, Popsicle stick creations, whatever you make
    •  Toys: Lego sets, Tiny toys (MiniBrands/TeenyMates/Hatchimals), Book series
    •  Travel Souvenirs: Photos, postcards, scrapbook pages, currencies
    •  Hobbies: Stamps, pressed pennies, pins
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  • Save the Date! 39th Annual Used Book Sale

    • March 05, 2026
    • March 08, 2026
    • Elm Grove Public Library, Lower level (13600 W Juneau Ave)

    FOEGL Member Night

    Thursday, March 5, 2026 

    Open to the Public

    Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8


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