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Nonperishable Food Drive!

All Day 10/12 - 11/20
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We'll be collecting nonperishable food at the Children's Services Desk from October 12 through November 20. All food collected will be donated to the Village Pantry. You CAN help fight hunger. Bring in a nonperishable food donation!

This event is in the "All" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dial-A-Story Holiday Community Takeover!

All Day 11/1 - 11/29
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
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It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! We can't wait to match you up with a book you'll savor, and a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Stretches

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There's no Preschool Storytime on October 24 or November 28.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

This years Medicare Advantage and Part D Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) brings Big changes. We will go over three big changes starting 2025 and how you can prepare for your plan updates. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación tiene un impacto significativo en Medicare, especialmente en Medicare Advantage y la Parte D. Repasaremos tres grandes cambios  a partir de 2025 y como prepararse para estos cambios.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

PowerPoint Basics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Offering supportive and skilled support for those who are mourning the death of their loved one. Contact Sheila Reed at sheila.a.reed@osfhealthcare.org  or 708.229.4299 to register for this program.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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High School Reading Buddies read with children in grades K-5, play games, and offer homework help.

This is a fun way to earn service hours and encourage a love of reading in EP!  Thank you for helping out.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reading Buddies

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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Reading Buddies is a literacy program for children in grades K-5. Children choose a library book, read aloud to their high school reading buddy, play games, and work on homework!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Singer/guitarist Dave Rudolf will rock the Library with music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, Joe Cocker, and more British Guys! It'll be a rock-n-roll blast from the past--not to be missed.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to Ancestry.com

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Come in and research online using the Library Edition of Ancestry.com and newspaper archives. Take advantage of free copying, printing, and scanning. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Lock-in

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come in and research online using the Library Edition of Ancestry.com and newspaper archives. Take advantage of free copying, printing, and scanning. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Join Ron Eckberg for a WWII exploration based on his father’s accounts and research. Honor veterans by remembering 'Ordinary Heroes.' Stick around to share your own stories.

This event is in the "All" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Just Dance Battle

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Have a fun family evening breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Sunday

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3 pm for some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. There is no Baby Bookworms on October 21 and November 25.  Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Google Drive

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to save, documents, upload files, and create folders in Google Drive.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

11/11/2024 @ 2:00pm - 11/17/2024 @ 4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from 2PM on November 11 through 4PM on November 17 to find pictures hidden throughout the library and earn a small prize.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build It: Lego Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, Technology
Event Details:

At this free-play program, children are provided an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with Legos. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

The Library has assembled a panel of special education transition specialists to connect young adults with disabilities and their families to career information and resources.  

Panelists:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Diamond Art Snowman Coaster

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Diamond art is back by popular demand. Decorate an adorable coaster with colorful gems.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The Grab & Grow program is offered in September (Amaryllis bulb), October (Pothos n' Joy), and November (Aloe). ONLY ONE  REGISTRATION PER GRAB & GROW ITEM IN SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER.