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Food Drive of the Month: Pasta, Pasta Sauce, and Macaroni & Cheese

All Day 1/2 - 1/15
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.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, January 6, 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.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, January 8, 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.

DIY 2026 Vision Board Magazine Collage

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Create your 2026 vision board by assembling a collage made of magazine cutouts of your dreams and goals! 

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

Create your 2026 vision board by assembling a collage made of magazine cutouts of your dreams and goals! 

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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. 

Dec 2      Elephant Toothpaste  

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

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

Dec 2      Elephant Toothpaste  

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

One World - Peak Photographic Travel

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Travel
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Take a photographic journey through all seven continents with Dr. Michael S Lewis.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Travel
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a photographic journey through all seven continents with Dr. Michael S Lewis.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, January 15, 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.

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Games

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Do you want to take a magical adventure? Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. All levels of play are welcomed.

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

Do you want to take a magical adventure? Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. All levels of play are welcomed.

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

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

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

Stacks Social Club

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.

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

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids Logo

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Sunday, January 18, 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 (

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, January 20, 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.

Anime and Ramen

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Bring your favorite Manga, make your own ramen, and come watch Anime with us.

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

Bring your favorite Manga, make your own ramen, and come watch Anime with us.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, January 22, 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.

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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. 

Dec 2      Elephant Toothpaste  

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

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

Dec 2      Elephant Toothpaste  

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Canned Fruits and Soups

All Day 2/1 - 2/19
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.

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. 

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, February 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.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, February 5, 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.

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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. 

Dec 2      Elephant Toothpaste  

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

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

Dec 2      Elephant Toothpaste  

Great Migration

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Spend the evening with Dr. Daniel Davis, celebrating Black History Month by discussing the Great Migration and its impact on Chicago.  

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spend the evening with Dr. Daniel Davis, celebrating Black History Month by discussing the Great Migration and its impact on Chicago.