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Toddler Time

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: 10
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  There is no Toddler Time on October 22 and November 26. Please register.

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: 0
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.

Paranormal Moms Society

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

The Paranormal Moms Society is one of the first all-female paranormal investigative teams, founded in 2007, and is dedicated to furthering the study of paranormal events.

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
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
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  There is no Toddler Time on October 23 and November 27. Please register.

Kindred Spirits Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is The Only One Left by Riley Sager. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.   Everyone is welcome to attend.

Restorative Yoga - Date changed to 10/22

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The date has been changed to 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 22.  Use this link to register:  https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/e

Genealogy Meet-Up

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Meet other genealogy enthusiasts, research your family history with access to Library resources like Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageHub, and the Library's Local History collection.

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.

OSF Healthcare Grief Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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.

 

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
Event Details:

It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line.

Volunteer for the Zombie Nerf War

4:45am - 6:15pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Game on! The Library seeks fun-loving Nerf fans to help at our Zombie Nerf War. Costumes and gear are welcome!

You will earn 1 hour and 30 minutes of service hours for this program. Thank you!

Design A Mexican Sugar Skull

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Decorate your own sugar skull with sequins, foil, and icing.  Limit 24.  Please register.

After-Hours Zombie Nerf War

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Let's stretch out Halloween festivities for another day! Don't miss this After-hours Zombie Nerf War in the stacks in the dark! The Library has a supply of small Nerf guns but you are welcome to bring your own gear.  

Come Write In

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writers' Corner
Event Details:

Gather with other National Novel Writing Month writers and be inspired by the literary atmosphere. 

Discovery Sacks

All Day
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a make-and-take bag with a fun activity inside on the first Monday of each month, while supplies last.

Monday, Sep. 9--Scarecrow Craft

Monday, Oct. 7--Monster Scissor Skills

Monday, Nov. 4--Dinosaurs

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.

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: 16
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.

Inktober Artist Reception with Libby McArthur

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Library is thrilled to welcome back Inktober artist and EPCHS teacher Libby McArthur for a reception to celebrate her Inktober Exhibit.  Explore her 31

Toddler Time

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: 10
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  There is no Toddler Time on October 22 and November 26. Please register.

Snack & STEAM

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack.

Sep 10      DIY Dyed Pencil Pouch

Sep 24      DIY Lava Lamp

Kids' Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

Sep. 3--Bubble Wrap Printed Apples

Sep. 17--Sponge Painted Leaves

Oct. 1--Cotton Ball Ghosts

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
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
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  There is no Toddler Time on October 23 and November 27. Please register.