Event List

Filters
Age Group
Three rotary telephones.

Dial-A-Story Holiday Community Takeover!

All Day 11/1 - 11/29
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line. Find your favorite holiday picture book, short story, poem, or chapter, make an audio recording of you reading it, and send it...

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

It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line.

Book with a Slice Teen Holiday Book Subscription

Book with a Slice Teen Holiday Book Subscription

All Day 11/1 - 12/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! We can't wait to match you up with a book you'll savor, and a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza. Please answer a few questions on this Google Form to help our librarians...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! We can't wait to match you up with a book you'll savor, and a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza.

Envelope with a Santa hat

Letters to Santa

All Day 11/18 - 12/4
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Starting at 11 am on Monday, November 18, drop in anytime through Wednesday, December 4 to write your letter to Santa and send it off!

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

Starting at 11 am on Monday, November 18, drop in anytime through Wednesday, December 4 to write your letter to Santa and send it off!

a cartoon tiger and lion in front of a stack of books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 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.

Required
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.

YouTube

YouTube Basics

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to navigate YouTube.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to navigate YouTube.

OSF Healthcare Grief Support Group

Thursday, November 21, 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.

 

Photos of children in the hospital

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room 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: Children's Program Room
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 (

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, November 21, 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, November 21, 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!

Snack & STEAM: Cranberry Slime

Snack & STEAM: Cranberry Slime

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make cranberry slime just in time for Thanksgiving.

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

Make cranberry slime just in time for Thanksgiving.

Family Trivia Afternoon

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a team of 2-6 people and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia!  Each team must have at least one child aged 13 or younger and one adult.  

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Create a team of 2-6 people and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia!  Each team must have at least one child aged 13 or younger and one adult.  

Snoopy and Woodstock in pilgim clothes

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make a Thanksgiving craft, snack on popcorn and jellybeans, and watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.  Please register.

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

Make a Thanksgiving craft, snack on popcorn and jellybeans, and watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.  Please register.

Meet Local Teen Author Mindy Marroquin

Author Book Signing with Local Teen Mindy Marroquin

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

The Library is thrilled to host hometown teen author Mindy Marroquin for a book signing! Chat with Mindy about her fantasy graphic novel series Starchilld.  Cookies with Mindy...

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

The Library is thrilled to host hometown teen author Mindy Marroquin for a book signing! Chat with Mindy about her fantasy graphic novel series Starchilld.  Cookies with Mindy's sticker art will be served.

Two children building with Lego bricks.

Build It: Lego Club

Monday, November 25, 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. 

example of 3d printed snowflake

3D Print Workshop: Snowflake

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 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 unique snowflake that we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Basic computer skills are required. Please register for a free account at Tinkercad.com prio...

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

Learn how to design a unique snowflake that we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Basic computer skills are required.

Six children in lab coats

Lil' Scientists

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please r...

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 a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please register. For ages 3-8.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, November 26, 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!

Library Closed: Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library

Holiday Portraits Fundraiser

All Day
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Support the Evergreen Park Library Foundation while knocking out a task on your holiday to-do list!  Schedule a 20-minute photo session for your family in front of the fire...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Event Details:

Support the Evergreen Park Library Foundation while knocking out a task on your holiday to-do list! 

Further Information

Paid Event Refund Policy

  1. Cancelations must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of a program to receive a refund.
  2. Trip refunds will be granted only if the vacated spot is filled.
  3. There are no refunds for cancelation of an Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation event.
  4. There are no partial refunds.
  5. Refunds will be paid in the manner tendered; i.e., cash, check, or charge.

Holiday Portraits Fundraiser

All Day
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Support the Evergreen Park Library Foundation while knocking out a task on your holiday to-do list!  Schedule a 20-minute photo session for your family in front of the fire...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Event Details:

Support the Evergreen Park Library Foundation while knocking out a task on your holiday to-do list! 

Further Information

Paid Event Refund Policy

  1. Cancelations must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of a program to receive a refund.
  2. Trip refunds will be granted only if the vacated spot is filled.
  3. There are no refunds for cancelation of an Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation event.
  4. There are no partial refunds.
  5. Refunds will be paid in the manner tendered; i.e., cash, check, or charge.
Santa figurine.

Christmas Figurine Painting for Kids!

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Choose a Christmas figurine and enjoy an afternoon of holiday music, snacks, and painting.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Please register.

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

Choose a Christmas figurine and enjoy an afternoon of holiday music, snacks, and painting.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Please register.

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

Baby Bookworms

Monday, December 2, 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.

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, December 2, 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: 16
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.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, December 3, 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: 0
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.