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Be a High School Reading Buddy

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, October 3, 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.

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Thursday, October 3, 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!

Typing Class

Typing Class

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

Melanie Holmes with books

Melanie Holmes presents: The Female Assumption

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join award-winning author Melanie Holmes as she returns to Evergreen Park Public Library to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the book that launched her writing career, The Female...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join award-winning author Melanie Holmes as she returns to Evergreen Park Public Library to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the book that launched her writing career, The Female Assumption: A Mother's Story Freeing Women from the Vi

Virtual: Detox Your Mind Through Meditation

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Many people are seeking wellness and participate in detoxification regimens that cleanse the body by eliminating toxins. Detoxing has become mainstream. While we tend to our physic...

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

Many people are seeking wellness and participate in detoxification regimens that cleanse the body by eliminating toxins. Detoxing has become mainstream.

Friends 30th Anniversary Trivia

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The one where we celebrate 30 years of the TV show Friends. Join us for a free after-hours trivia night about all things Friends. Put together a team of up to four and register in ...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The one where we celebrate 30 years of the TV show Friends. Join us for a free after-hours trivia night about all things Friends.

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Take a Trip!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life. In a new show ...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take a Trip!
Event Details:

In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life.

Family Movie Saturday

Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your own snack and watch Hotel Transylvania on our big screen!

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

Bring your own snack and watch Hotel Transylvania on our big screen!

Indoor Library Picnic

Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for snacks, stories, crafts, and games.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Bring a picnic blanket and join us for snacks, stories, crafts, and games.

Discovery Sacks

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Pick up a make-and-take bag with a fun activity inside on the first Monday of each month, while supplies last. Monday, Sep. 9--Scarecrow Craft Monday, Oct. 7--Monster Scissor...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a make-and-take bag with a fun activity inside on the first Monday of each month, while supplies last.

Monday, Sep. 9--Scarecrow Craft

Monday, Oct. 7--Monster Scissor Skills

Monday, Nov. 4--Dinosaurs

Cartoon baby with an open book on his/her lap.

Baby Bookworms

Monday, October 7, 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.

Email

Email Basics & Internet Safety

Monday, October 7, 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.

Required
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.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

10/07/2024 @ 2:00pm to 10/13/2024 @ 4:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from 2PM on October 7 through 4PM on October 13 to find pictures hidden throughout the library and earn a small prize...

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

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from 2PM on October 7 through 4PM on October 13 to find pictures hidden throughout the library and earn a small prize.

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, October 7, 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: 13
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.

History of Hip Hop - New Date

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History, Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Daniel Davis returns to the Library. During his presentation, he will examine the genesis, cultural norms, and societal impact of hip hop. We will discuss the myriad ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Dr. Daniel Davis returns to the Library. During his presentation, he will examine the genesis, cultural norms, and societal impact of hip hop.

ghost

DIY Ghost

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make this adorable ghost just in time for Halloween.

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Make this adorable ghost just in time for Halloween.

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Grab & Grow Plant Propagation: Pothos n' Joy

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Grab & Grow program is offered in September (Amaryllis bulb), October (Pothos n' Joy), and November (Aloe). ONLY ONE  REGISTRATION PER GRAB & GROW ITEM I...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The Grab & Grow program is offered in September (Amaryllis bulb), October (Pothos n' Joy), and November (Aloe). ONLY ONE  REGISTRATION PER GRAB & GROW ITEM IN SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, October 8, 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 22 and November 26. Please re...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 22 and November 26. Please register.

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, October 8, 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

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime: hora del cuento bilingüe

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.  

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

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.

 

Lena Smith Mixed Media Artist Opening

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Esther Thoele of Stampin' Up will teach you how to use decorative rubber stamps and accessories to make personal greeting cards. Participants will create different themed cards eac...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Esther Thoele of Stampin' Up will teach you how to use decorative rubber stamps and accessories to make personal greeting cards. Participants will create different themed cards each month. Bring your own scissors and adhesive.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, October 8, 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!

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 9, 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...

Required
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.