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Art on the Spot

All Day 5/31–7/31
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Drop in anytime to design a circle, leave it with us, and we will add it to our ongoing summer art project on display in the Children's Department.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

All Day 7/14–7/19
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 July 14-19 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

Village School Supply Drive

All Day 7/15–8/15
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Back-to-school season can be a challenging time for some families. Please donate school supplies to set Evergreen Park students up for academic success.

Bluey Bash!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us anytime from 2pm-4pm for a fun-filled afternoon of Bluey activities, crafts, and imaginative play! Bluey will be visiting from 2:30-3:30pm.  No need to register, just show up and enjoy!

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Session: A Most Potent Brew

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to take a magical adventure this summer?Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. 

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Baby Bookworms

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

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver.  Please register. 

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

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

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

Kids' Craft Night

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

Toddler Time

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

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

Snack & STEAM:Cartooning with Dave Dougherty

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

Messy Art!

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for 4 weeks of messy, outdoor fun!  We'll splash, splatter, drip, spray and create!  Please wear clothes that you can get messy in.  In case of rain, we will meet indoors.

Citizens Utility Board Energy Savings Presentation

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you concerned about the rise in utility prices? Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for information about how to reduce your energy usage.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

6:30pm–8:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join other fiber artists for some social stitching. Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some crochet or knitting tips, or just join for a social hangout. New members and all skill levels are always welcome!

Toddler Time

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

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

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

Unleash Your Inner Author

1:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writers' Corner
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your child brimming with imagination? Do they have stories bubbling inside them just waiting to be told? Then join our exciting new creative writing program at the library!

Teen Crochet Cafe: Crochet a Rainbow Granny Square in 3 Sessions

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

The Colorful World of STEM

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the world of color through science activities!

Virtual Meditation: A Priority in Today's World

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

With the fast-paced, stressful world we live in, taking time to practice meditation is more important than ever.

Further Information

If you have trouble connecting to the event, check the library website (evergreenparklibrary.org) or the event calendar (https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/), or your email for updated information. 

Preschool Storytime

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

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

10:30am–12:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join other fiber artists for some social stitching. Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some crochet or knitting tips, or just join for a social hangout. New members and all skill levels are always welcome!

Organize Your Emails

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create folders and organize your emails. Gmail account required.

Storytime Around the World

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore stories from many cultures, discuss their origins, and enjoy an evening snack.  For kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade.  Please register.