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Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, May 12, 2025 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 Team 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: Unlimited
Event Details:

Chess rookies and masters meet at the Library to learn and play chess. EPCHS Chess Team players will teach the fundamentals of the game. All levels of play are welcome.

Matthew Desmond

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. Desmond is a professor of sociolog...

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

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, May 15, 2025 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.

Meet YA Author Rebecca Garner

In Conversation with YA Author Rebecca Garner

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Meet YA author and teenager-at-heart Rebecca Garner. Rebecca returns to the Library to discuss her new release Dear Boyfriend… and Other High School Dilemmas. This is the seco...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Meet YA author and teenager-at-heart Rebecca Garner. Rebecca returns to the Library to discuss her new release Dear Boyfriend… and Other High School Dilemmas. This is the second book in the Emma Bishop series by Rebecca Garner.

Teen Lunch & Learn: Explore Pathways to Engineering at Moriane Valley Community College

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about The Engineering Pathways program offered at Moraine Valley is a smart and cost-effective way to guarantee transfer admission into the College of Engineering at the...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn about The Engineering Pathways program offered at Moraine Valley is a smart and cost-effective way to guarantee transfer admission into the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Just dance.

Just Dance Battle

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Technology
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have a fun family afternoon breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have a fun family afternoon breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.

Volunteer for the Stacks Social Club Therapy Dog Visit

Stacks Social Club Volunteer: Therapy Dog Visit

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Volunteer Calendar
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Stacks Social Club! We need your help with setup, assisting club members with activities, and cleanup.  This is a fun and rewarding way to e...

Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Stacks Social Club! We need your help with setup, assisting club members with activities, and cleanup.  This is a fun and rewarding way to earn service learning hours.

 

Stacks Social Club: Therapy Dog Visit & DIY Dog Toys

Stacks Social Club: Therapy Dog Visit & DIY Dog Toys

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library welcomes back the Hinsdale Humane Society for a pawsitively wonderful therapy dog visit.    Along with our visit, club members can make dog toys to donate to ...

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

The Library welcomes back the Hinsdale Humane Society for a pawsitively wonderful therapy dog visit.    Along with our visit, club members can make dog toys to donate to the shelter.

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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.Mar 11       Green SlimeMar 25      ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

Mar 11       Green Slime

Mar 25       Seed Sowing

3D Printing Workshop: Croc Charm

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom Croc charm using Tinkercad.com. Basic computer skills required.Prior to the start of this class, please register for a free account at Tinkercad.c...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom Croc charm using Tinkercad.com. Basic computer skills required.

Booker in a pile of foam.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World, with a parking lot party! We'll have a petting zoo, a colored foam party, a bubble station, a visit from our...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World, with a parking lot party! We'll have a petting zoo, a colored foam party, a bubble station, a visit from our library mascot, Booker, and more! Feel free to bring a towel.

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Peanut Butter & Jelly

All Day 6/2 - 6/16
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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 a...

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.

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

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

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

Color Our World Summer Vision Boards

Color Our World Summer Vision Boards

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Step those flip flops into the best version of yourself this Summer! In this fun and upbeat workshop, we’ll be making vision boards that are all about self-love, personal power, an...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Step those flip flops into the best version of yourself this Summer! In this fun and upbeat workshop, we’ll be making vision boards that are all about self-love, personal power, and achieving your dreams this summer!

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry LemonadeJun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an AlarmJul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches &am...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

A small canvas on a tiny easel. Paintbrushes are in the background in a mason jar.

Tiny Art Show Reception

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an art reception featuring an exhibit of tiny art created by children of the community! Light refreshments will be served.  Drop-in anytime from 1pm-3pm.

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

Join us for an art reception featuring an exhibit of tiny art created by children of the community! Light refreshments will be served.  Drop-in anytime from 1pm-3pm.

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry LemonadeJun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an AlarmJul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches &am...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

3D Printed Outline Earrings

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 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 earrings! Choose a favorite shape or themed item to convert into an outline to be printed as earrings! Basic computer skills are required.Be...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Design your very own pair of 3D printed earrings! Choose a favorite shape or themed item to convert into an outline to be printed as earrings! Basic computer skills are required.

Fantasy Creature Tattoos

Fantasy Creature Tattoos & Mugs of Kraken Juice

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create fantasy-creature inspired tattoo sleeves with artist Shomeka Johnson. We'll stir up mugs of kraken juice to sip during the program. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Create fantasy-creature inspired tattoo sleeves with artist Shomeka Johnson. We'll stir up mugs of kraken juice to sip during the program. 

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Cake Mixes and Frosting

All Day 7/1 - 7/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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 a...

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.

Heart with books at the center

Book Swap for Children and Teens

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

It's time to get some new-to-you books at our book swap! Bring in your gently used YA or children's books (in good condition) and trade them for the same number of books. Lots to c...

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

It's time to get some new-to-you books at our book swap! Bring in your gently used YA or children's books (in good condition) and trade them for the same number of books. Lots to choose from!

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry LemonadeJun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an AlarmJul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches &am...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

Teen Crochet Cafe

Teen Crochet Cafe: Crochet a Rainbow Granny Square in 3 Sessions

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

Teen Crochet Cafe

Teen Crochet Cafe: Crochet a Rainbow Granny Square in 3 Sessions

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles.