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Plant a Tree with the EPPL

All Day 1/6–3/15
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin, Environment, Home & Garden
Event Details:

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

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Food Drive of the Month: Canned Tuna and Chicken

All Day 3/1–3/19
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
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Mother McAuley art students have created Portraits of Inspirational Women to celebrate Women's History Month. The exhibit will be up throughout March.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Mahjong

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Denise Nelligan, a passionate local mahjong instructor as she introduces you to the timeless game of Mahjong—both in its original Chinese style and the adapted American version. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read, gather, and dish about cookbooks. This month we couldn't resist dishing about Ina Garten's memoir When the Luck Happens.  Prepare a dish from one of the Barefoot Contessa's thirteen cookbooks to share at our community table.

This event is in the "Children" group

Scrap, Paper, Scissors

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

Join us for five evenings of arts and crafts fun!  For kids in grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group

Spring into STEAM

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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is the perfect time to learn more about the world around us!  Join in the fun with new STEAM activities every class!  For kids in grades 3-5.  Please register.

This event is in the "All" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: 250 USA Anniversary, History, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jenny Riddle as she dramatizes, in character, the personal lives of three remarkable First Ladies. Sharing more than what we read from our history books or see in movies and television.

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
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Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
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Are you confused with all the healthcare choices? Evergreen Park resident Joyce Bonner will be in the Library to provide you with answers, referrals, and resources to make an informed decision.

This event is in the "All" group

Tech Help Drop-In

1:15pm–3:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Tech Time Drop-In is an opportunity for patrons to ask “how-to” technology questions and get assistance with using their personal devices from our Evergreen Park Community High School Tech Interns.

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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 "Teens" group

Be a High School Reading Buddy

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

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Reading Buddies

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
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!

Domains of Wellness

6:00pm–7:00pm
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mental health affects us all year. Take a moment to prioritize yourself, and learn more about it with the Genesis Therapy Group.   

This event is in the "All" group
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Mother McAuley art students have created Portraits of Inspirational Women to celebrate Women's History Month.  Meet the talented artists, peruse the beautiful exhibit, and enjoy light refreshments.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Resume Help

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Job & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build your future by getting resume support and learn how to create or polish a resume that stands out for jobs, internships, or volunteer opportunities.

This event is in the "All" group

Arts & Crafts Drop-In

9:00am–4:45pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create art at the Library! Each month will  feature a different no-stress project.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics Part 1

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Lil' Builders

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us weekly for a morning of building. We'll use the library's special blocks to build, meet new friends, and work on our fine motor skills! For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.  There is no Lil' Builders on April 10.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to reduce your risk of fraud and scams.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a Volunteer for our Library After Hours: Nerf War night and get community service hours.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Library After-Hours Nerf War

5:00pm–6:30pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Battle it out in the Library stacks at our after hours Nerf War!Teens are welcome to  bring their own Nerf blasters. Don’t have one? The Library has Nerf guns available for use.