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Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
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.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Glow-In-The-Dark Bowling

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Sports
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Help us make a glow-in-the-dark bowling set, then we'll all play together!  Snacks provided.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sports
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help us make a glow-in-the-dark bowling set, then we'll all play together!  Snacks provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
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  &n...

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Restorative Yoga

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead a gentle practice incorporating aromatherapy. We will be on the ground, please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Take time to nurture a...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead a gentle practice incorporating aromatherapy. We will be on the ground, please bring a yoga mat and blanket.

This event is in the "All" group.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds Viewing Party

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

You're invited to gather at 6:30 pm to make a charcuterie favor cup to enjoy during Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds. If you can't join us in person, join the program...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

You're invited to gather at 6:30 pm to make a charcuterie favor cup to enjoy during Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds. If you can't join us in person, join the program virtually.  Register to receive the meetin

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading 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: Reading 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 "All" group.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Youth Program) Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds (Youth Program)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups. Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practi...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare and ACA Enrollment Assistance

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Lobby at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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 infor...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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 "Adults" group.

Fall 1 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, October 23, 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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Required
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 "Adults" group.

H.H. Holmes with Michelle Gibbons

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will discuss the horrific murders of the 1893 World’s Fair serial killer, H.H. Holmes. The crimes of his life, ranging from forgery to seria...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will discuss the horrific murders of the 1893 World’s Fair serial killer, H.H. Holmes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

OSF Healthcare Grief Support Group

Thursday, October 24, 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 "All" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us once a month, anytime from 3-5 pm, to make holiday cards for kids who are hospitalized.  People of all ages are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago orga...

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

Join us once a month, anytime from 3-5 pm, to make holiday cards for kids who are hospitalized.  People of all ages are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fall into STEAM

Thursday, October 24, 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 ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
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 24, 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!...

Required
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 24, 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 "Adults" group.

Evergreen Park Historical Commission: Spooky Stories with Shadow Shell

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hosted by Historical Commission

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Hosted by Historical Commission

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pumpkin Painting

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We'll supply the pumpkins and paint, you supply the creativity!  The paint can stain so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.  For kids in 5th grade and younger. ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We'll supply the pumpkins and paint, you supply the creativity!  The paint can stain so please wear old clothes or bring a smock.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.  Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

After Hours with The Jersey Brothers Duo

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Featuring the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Over 21 event. Wine and cheese will be served.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Featuring the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Over 21 event. Wine and cheese will be served.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Costume Storywalk

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Put on your costume and join us at Yukich Fields (8900 S Kedzie Ave) for a storywalk!  We'll parade around Yukich Fields while reading a Halloween story and collecting candy!&...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Storytime
Event Details:

Put on your costume and join us at Yukich Fields (8900 S Kedzie Ave) for a storywalk!  We'll parade around Yukich Fields while reading a Halloween story and collecting candy!  Rain or shine.  If it rains, bring an umbrella.

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

Draw Spooky Stories with Andertoons

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

We’ll draw ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and Gary in this fun cartooning class! Who’s Gary? You’ll have to wait and see!  Please register.  For kids in kindergarten through 8t...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

We’ll draw ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and Gary in this fun cartooning class! Who’s Gary? You’ll have to wait and see!  Please register.  For kids in kindergarten through 8th grade.

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

National Novel Writing Month Kick Off

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Writers' Corner
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Local Author Z Jeffries will help you set your writing goals, plan, and get started with your writing journey. 

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

Local Author Z Jeffries will help you set your writing goals, plan, and get started with your writing journey. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 Novemb...

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Build It: Lego Club

Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Technology
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

At this free-play program, children are provided an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with Legos. 

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, Technology
Event Details:

At this free-play program, children are provided an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with Legos.