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Plant a Tree with the EPPL

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

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

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.

Black History Month Teen Reading Challenge

02/01/2026 @ 12:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 12:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate Black History Month by diving into amazing books about Black history. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Black History Month by diving into amazing books about Black history. 

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Volunteer Calendar
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
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.

Reading Buddies

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Children

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!

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!

A pair of legs wearing pajamas and bunny slippers

Family Pajamatime!

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Children

Children and their families will enjoy stories and songs together in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Feel free to wear your pajamas and/or bring a stuffed friend!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and their families will enjoy stories and songs together in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Feel free to wear your pajamas and/or bring a stuffed friend!

Little girl surrounded by shapes with smiley faces on them.

Mini Makers

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to make something fun with your little one.

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 to make something fun with your little one.

Kids building and hula hooping.

Free Play Fridays

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.

December 12--Build with Strawbees

December 19--Board Games

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Event Details:

Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.

December 12--Build with Strawbees

December 19--Board Games

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Sip & Sample Fundraiser

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

The Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation is bringing back its popular Sip & Sample Fundraiser! Join us for an award-winning themed evening of sipping wine paired with samples of delicious, locally prepared food.

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

The Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation is bringing back its popular Sip & Sample Fundraiser! Join us for an award-winning themed evening of sipping wine paired with samples of delicious, locally prepared food.

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Canned Tuna and Chicken

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

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
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.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids Logo

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

Join us anytime from noon-4pm to make handmade cards for kids who are hospitalized.  Children, teens, and adults are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us anytime from noon-4pm to make handmade cards for kids who are hospitalized.  Children, teens, and adults are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

Will Eisner Week: Celebrate Graphic Novels - Graphic Novel Tasting

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate graphic novels by participating in our Will Eisner Week activities. Dive into storytelling inspired by the world of graphic novels. 

Mar 2   Graphic Novel Tasting 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate graphic novels by participating in our Will Eisner Week activities. Dive into storytelling inspired by the world of graphic novels. 

Mar 2   Graphic Novel Tasting 

Chess Rookies and Masters Meetup

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All

Give your brain a boost and play chess at the Library! All levels of play are welcome. Knowledgeable EPCHS high school chess players are on hand to coach and instruct players.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Give your brain a boost and play chess at the Library! All levels of play are welcome. Knowledgeable EPCHS high school chess players are on hand to coach and instruct players.

Introduction to Mahjong

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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. 

EP Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:45am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

EP Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Event Details:

EP Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

Will Eisner Week: Celebrate Graphic Novels - Make Graphic Novel Themed Buttons

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate graphic novels by participating in our Will Eisner Week activities. Dive into storytelling inspired by the world of graphic novels.  

Mar 2   Graphic Novel Tasting 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate graphic novels by participating in our Will Eisner Week activities. Dive into storytelling inspired by the world of graphic novels.  

Mar 2   Graphic Novel Tasting 

Lava in a crack.

Project Earthquake

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Can you build an earthquake resistant structure?  Let's build and find out!  For kids in grades 3-5.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Can you build an earthquake resistant structure?  Let's build and find out!  For kids in grades 3-5.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

Foundation logo

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services and fundraising efforts?

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services and fundraising efforts?

Chair yoga

Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair.

Chair yoga

Zoom Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. 

Tech Time Drop-In

Tech Help Drop-In

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
All

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.

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.

Will Eisner Week: Celebrate Graphic Novels - Record a Favorite Graphic Novels TikTok

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate graphic novels by participating in our Will Eisner Week activities. Dive into storytelling inspired by the world of graphic novels.  

Mar 2   Graphic Novel Tasting 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate graphic novels by participating in our Will Eisner Week activities. Dive into storytelling inspired by the world of graphic novels.  

Mar 2   Graphic Novel Tasting 

Snack and STEAM

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens

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

Mar 4     Battle of the Bridges 

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Event Details:

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

Mar 4     Battle of the Bridges 

Assortment of toy robots and other mechanical toys

Stories & STEAM

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.