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Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

From January 2 through February 28, complete 5 reading activities in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to get BINGO! Turn in completed BINGO card by February 28, 2025 to claim your prize. One prize per participant.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Plant a Tree with the EPPL

All Day 1/14 - 3/15
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

We are celebrating Earth Day this Spring by participating in the Neighborhood Forest free tree program for kids.

This event is in the "Children" group.

I Spy Library Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

For the month of February, the display case in the Children's Department transforms into a page out of the I Spy series.  Grab an I Spy sheet and see if you can find all of the items on the list.

This event is in the "All" group.

February Photo Challenge

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Event Details:

Beginning February 2, use your camera to capture the beauty of winter, and enter your photos online for a chance to win! There will be a new photo prompt every week in February.

This event is in the "All" group.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All
Event Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Each regular agenda provides time for public participation. Patrons addressing the Library Board must state their full name for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ribbon in Microsoft Word

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

Learn how to navigate the tabs, groups, and commands on the Microsoft Word ribbon. 

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
Event Details:

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
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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 "Children" group.

Valen-slime Party

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make glitter slime, play heart-themed games, and dip goodies in our chocolate fountain.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pair Portraits

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

How well can you paint your friend, family member or significant other? Let's find out! Sit across from your friend or loved one, and paint their portrait, then reveal your work at the end. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Part 1

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:

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Financial/Money
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The Library welcomes back Marquette Bank to talk with college bound students about financial topics including budgeting/saving, credit scores, and how to pay for college.  

 

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: 21
Event Details:

Have a fun family afternoon 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

10:30am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Stacks Social Club is a monthly meetup for young adults with disabilities and we need your help creating a fun meeting!

Jan 19     Pilates & Smoothies (Thank you Beverly Ride On)

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

Stacks Social Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Stacks Social Club is a monthly meetup for young adults with disabilities.

Jan 19     Pilates & Smoothies (Thank you Beverly Ride On)

Feb 16     Paint & Sip (frozen hot chocolate)

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 January 20, 2025.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Circus Boy!

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Bobby Hunt, the Circus Boy, is back to entertain us with amazing feats like balancing atop an 8-foot ladder, riding a teeny unicycle, and mouth juggling.

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.

3D Printing Orientation

1:00pm - 2:00pm
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation!

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

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Chess rookies and masters meet at the Library to learn and play chess. EPCHS Chess players will teach the fundamentals of the game. All levels of play are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Stroke Support Group brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and other interested parties for mutual help, fellowship, and education. Focused topics are discussed at each meeting. 

Today's Topic: Stroke and Heart Health

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lil' Scientists

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please register. For ages 3-8.