Upcoming Events
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Christmas Storytime and Craft
Join us for a Christmas Storytime and Craft. Storytime book will be Little Angel’s Christmas Song, by Kerstin Hau. Children will be crafting paper roll Christmas angels. Snacks will be provided. Come join the fun!
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Letters to Santa and Christmas Storytime
Letters to Santa and Christmas Storytime. Storytime book will be Mr. Willoby’s Christmas Tree, by Robert Barry. Present your letter to Santa at the Photos with Santa event from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
A Photo with Santa (5th Annual)
Join us at the 5th annual A Photo with Santa event. Includes one free photo. Light refreshments will be served, while it lasts.
Christmas Cookie Bake-Off
Enter the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off for a chance to win. All ages welcome to participate. Saturday, December 20, 2025. Bring your cookies to the Photos with Santa event between 5:00pm and 6:00pm. Enter one plate of cookies of your choice to be judged on taste and presentation. Cookies must be homemade, not store-bought. One type of cookie per entry. Winner does not need to be present to win.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Mid-Day Matinee of Wizard of Oz
Join us for a mid-day matinee of the Wizard of Oz. Popcorn, pickles, and drinks will be served while it lasts. Open to the public.
Library Closed - Christmas Holiday
Elsa Public Library will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2025 through December 27, 2025. The library will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 29, 2029.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Library Closed - New Year Holiday
Elsa Public Library will be closed in observance of the New Year holiday on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026. The library will resume normal business hours on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Take the Bait Fishing Program for Children by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Take the Bait Fishing Program for Children is a hands-on class open to children of all ages. This Texas A&M AgriLife Program includes: fishing terminology, benefits of fishing, ecosystem education, types of fishing lures, fishing rod craft, and more. This is a great class for those who homeschool, or just want to attend a fun, hands-on class for children.
Children’s Sunflowers Class by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Sunflowers Program for Children is a hands-on class open to children of all ages. This Texas A&M AgriLife Program includes: parts of a sunflower, benefits to humans and animals, seeds and oils, sunflower craft, and more. This is a great class for those who homeschool, or just want to attend a fun, hands-on class for children.
Blood Drive
Elsa Public Library is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation Services. Blood drive on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Elsa Public Library. No registration required. Contributions save lives! Participating donors will have the chance to win a $20,000 prepaid gift card from 12/1/25 - 12/31/25 at any Vitalant blood drive or donation center. One winner will be randomly selected in a drawing on or around January 8, 2026. Come on out and donate some blood.
Across the Chapters Adult Book Club Meeting and Discussion
Meeting and discussion of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Proper Hygiene Practices for Children and Parents
Join us for a presentation on hygiene practices for children and parents. This presentation will be put on by Hidalgo County Health & Human Services.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Library Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
Elsa Public Library will be closed on Wednesday, November 27th through Saturday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Library will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1, 2026. Thank you.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Autumn Vibes Tea Party & Bingo
Join us for a tea party. Wear your favorite tea hat. We will be serving hot tea, tea sandwiches, fruit, and cookies, while it lasts. Stay to play tea-themed bingo and win prizes. All ages welcome.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Library Closed - Veterans Day
Elsa Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. The Library will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Thank you.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Play and Build
Let’s play and build with Legos! Open to all ages. Building fun on November 5th from 5pm to 7pm. Elsa Public Library will supply all Legos. First come, first served basis. Snacks and drinks will be provided, while it lasts.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Halloween Contest Winner Announcement
1st place winners and runner-up winners will be announced for the Crafting a Mask Contest and the Spooktacular Pumpkin Decorating Contest. A big thank you to all of the contestants.
Toddler Time Special Guest City of Elsa Fire Department
Presenting City of Elsa Fire Department as a Toddler Time Special Guest. October is Fire Safety Month. Come and enjoy Storytime with our very own City of Elsa Fire Department. Meet real heroes, learn fire safety tips, and have fun with Sparky the mascot. The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Halloween Contest Judging
A panel of judges will judge entries from the Crafting a Mask Contest and the Spooktacular Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Best of luck to the contestants.
Across the Chapters Book Club Movie Night
In celebration of reading Magic Lessons, by Alice Hoffman, Across the Chapters Book Club will enjoy watching Practical Magic - Book 3 in the series.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Crafting a Halloween Mask 2025
Show off your crafting skills and enter to win a prize. All ages welcome to participate. Halloween Masks must be primarily (80% or more) from craft supplies. All mask components must be crafted, not store-bought. See List of complete contest rules.
Submissions will be accepted from Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 24th.
Mask entries will be judged blindly by a panel of judges. A 1st prize and Runner-Up will be announced on Halloween Day. Best of luck!
Spooktacular Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2025
All pumpkins must be decorated only - not carved. All ages welcome to participate.
Submissions will be accepted from Monday, October 20th to Friday, October 24th.
Pumpkin entries will be judged blindly by a panel of judges. A 1st prize and Runner-Up will be announced on Halloween Day. Best of luck!
Across the Chapters Adult Book Club Meeting and Discussion
Meeting and discussion of Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman.
National Night Out
In recognition of breast cancer awareness month Elsa Public Library will have a booth at National Night Out. To show support, we will be handing out breast cancer awareness gifts while they last. Early detection saves lives. All together against breast cancer! Come see us at The Garden at Pacific Trails.
Toddler Time Special Guest City of Elsa Fire Department
Presenting City of Elsa Fire Department as a Toddler Time Special Guest. October is Fire Safety Month. Come and enjoy Storytime with our very own City of Elsa Fire Department. Meet real heroes, learn fire safety tips, and have fun with Sparky the mascot. The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Library Closed - Columbus Day
Elsa Public Library will be closed on Saturday, October 11th and Monday, October 13th in observance of Columbus Day. The Library will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Thank you.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.
Toddler Time
The Toddler Time program is committed to providing our community with fun, engaging, and educational activities for children aged 1-5.