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3D Printing Orientation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation! Learn all about the Library's 3D Printer, Leonardo da Printi, get an introduction to Tinkercad, a 3D modeling software used to design 3D...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation!

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 re...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fall 1 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults
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. THERE IS NO ...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
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Seats Remaining: 0
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. THERE IS NO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Stretches

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles. We will be meeting both in-person and online via Zoom. Register in adva...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Taylor Swift's Literary Lyrics Throughout the Eras

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Writers' Corner
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

​Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many als...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music, Writers' Corner
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Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Her songs cover the full emotional spectrum, from love and friendship to heartbreak and grief, but did you know many also contain literary references?

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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.

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

OSF Healthcare Grief Support Group

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
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 t...

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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fall into STEAM

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for four weeks to explore a fun, fall STEAM activity after school. For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Oct 3--Apple Volcanos Oct 10--Scarecrow Engineering ...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for four weeks to explore a fun, fall STEAM activity after school. For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Oct 3--Apple Volcanos

Oct 10--Scarecrow Engineering

Oct 17--Pumpkin Candy Catapult

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Volunteer Calendar
Age Group:
Teens
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!...

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Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
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

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Children
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! P...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

3D Printed Halloween Earrings

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design your very own pair of 3D printed Halloween earrings! Basic computer skills are required. Before attending this class, please create an account at tinkercad.com ...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Design your very own pair of 3D printed Halloween earrings! Basic computer skills are required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Aromatherapy with Joan Z: Pinyon Pine

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Pinyon Pine   **First 20 registered will receive a free essential oil sample.  Certified Aromatherapist, Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC will introduce the ma...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Pinyon Pine

 

**First 20 registered will receive a free essential oil sample. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Email Basics & Internet Safety

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to set up a free email account to send messages and attachments, forward, and more. Navigate the Internet using search engines safely.

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn to set up a free email account to send messages and attachments, forward, and more. Navigate the Internet using search engines safely.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Book Club

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

The Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Graphic Novel Book Club brings teens together to talk about race, ethnicity, ability, and gender. We cook up somethin' sweet at each meeting! ...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Graphic Novel Book Club brings teens together to talk about race, ethnicity, ability, and gender. We cook up somethin' sweet at each meeting!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres. Libros, canciones y rimas se presentarán totalmente en español.  This storytime features...

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

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Firefly Family Theatre presents: The Harvest Moon

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome a new season. Watch the changing leaves, gather acorns with a silly squirrel and experience all the sights and sounds of ...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome a new season.

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

Evergreen Writes: Poetry Workshop with Audacious Don

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Writers' Corner
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Chicago poet and self-published author Audacious Don will lead a poetry workshop for teens and adults. Attendees will receive a journal and pen and refreshments will be served.&nbs...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writers' Corner
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Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Chicago poet and self-published author Audacious Don will lead a poetry workshop for teens and adults. Attendees will receive a journal and pen and refreshments will be served. 

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

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Volunteer Calendar
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Thank you for helping out at the Stacks Social Club meeting.  Volunteers will assist with set up, cupcake-making, clean up, and earn service hours.  The Stacks Social Clu...

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Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Thank you for helping out at the Stacks Social Club meeting.  Volunteers will assist with set up, cupcake-making, clean up, and earn service hours.  The Stacks Social Club serves young adults with disabilities.

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

Stacks Social Club Meetings

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library welcomes the Stacks Social Club, which serves young adults with disabilities, to recreate, socialize, and learn in a welcoming setting!  Each month the Library ope...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Library welcomes the Stacks Social Club, which serves young adults with disabilities, to recreate, socialize, and learn in a welcoming setting!  Each month the Library opens one hour early for families/guardians who would like their young

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Halloween Cupcake Decorating Workshop

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta Trujeque for a Halloween Cupcake decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on decorating your cupcakes. You'll receive a ...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta Trujeque for a Halloween Cupcake decorating workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on decorating your cupcakes.

This event is in the "All" group.

Nosferatu: Silent Film Theater

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Performance
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with a horror classic: Nosferatu! Watch the original silent film with LIVE organ accompaniment by Jay Warren.  Please register.  This is an all-ages s...

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Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movie, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with a horror classic: Nosferatu! Watch the original silent film with LIVE organ accompaniment by Jay Warren.  Please register.  This is an all-ages show.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Guess the Weight and Win

All Day 10/21 - 10/28
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Guess the weight of the pumpkin in the Children's Services Department (without lifting the pumpkin). Those who guess correctly will be entered into a raffle to win the pumpkin!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Guess the weight of the pumpkin in the Children's Services Department (without lifting the pumpkin). Those who guess correctly will be entered into a raffle to win the pumpkin!