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Earth Day Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All
:

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 16, or Thursday, April 17.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 16, or Thursday, April 17.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Playdate

Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cookies & Crayons

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning of crafting and cookies.  No registration required.  Children in 5th grade and younger and their adults are welcome.

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

Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning of crafting and cookies.  No registration required.  Children in 5th grade and younger and their adults are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

May the 4th Be With You

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Children
:

Channel the force on National Star Wars Day and join us for our Star Wars Party!  Play Star Wars bingo, take part in outer-galactic crafts, and create your own Jedi Lightsaber.  Kids get a free Star Wars book while supplies last.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Channel the force on National Star Wars Day and join us for our Star Wars Party!  Play Star Wars bingo, take part in outer-galactic crafts, and create your own Jedi Lightsaber.  Kids get a free Star Wars book while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

March 4--Shamrock Thumbprint Painting

April 1--Paper Plate Umbrellas

May 6--Tissue Paper Flowers

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

March 4--Shamrock Thumbprint Painting

April 1--Paper Plate Umbrellas

May 6--Tissue Paper Flowers

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CANCELED - Stampin' Up

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Please be advised that May's Stampin' Up class is canceled. We look forward to its return on June 10 at 6:30 pm.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Please be advised that May's Stampin' Up class is canceled. We look forward to its return on June 10 at 6:30 pm.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Playdate

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tiny Art Show

All Day 5/31 - 6/18
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Stop by the Children's Services Desk starting Saturday, May 31 to pick up a tiny canvas, while supplies last.  Paint your canvas at home and return your artwork by 5 pm on Wednesday, June 18.  We will display your artwork in the library

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

Stop by the Children's Services Desk starting Saturday, May 31 to pick up a tiny canvas, while supplies last.  Paint your canvas at home and return your artwork by 5 pm on Wednesday, June 18.  We will display your artwork in the library

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art on the Spot

All Day 5/31 - 7/31
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Drop in anytime to design a circle, leave it with us, and we will add it to our ongoing summer art project on display in the Children's Department.

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

Drop in anytime to design a circle, leave it with us, and we will add it to our ongoing summer art project on display in the Children's Department.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Girl Scouts!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for a delightful storytime with Victoria Fernandez Diaz of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana!  Victoria will read The World Needs More Purple People by Benjamin Hart and Kristen Bell, followed by&n

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful storytime with Victoria Fernandez Diaz of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana!  Victoria will read The World Needs More Purple People by Benjamin Hart and Kristen Bell, followed by&n

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All
:

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 Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
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 "Children" group.

Create Like the Masters

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All
:

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 Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: All
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 "Children" group.

Tot Art

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Bring a smock and get ready for some messy fun!  Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing, and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills.  For kids ages 2-5.  Registration re

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring a smock and get ready for some messy fun!  Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing, and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills.  For kids ages 2-5.  Registration re

This event is in the "Children" group.

Black Velvet Coloring Kits

All Day
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

While supplies last, pick up a black velvet coloring kit to color your own black velvet poster.  No room is complete without black velvet art.  Relax, destress, and create.

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

While supplies last, pick up a black velvet coloring kit to color your own black velvet poster.  No room is complete without black velvet art.  Relax, destress, and create.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
:

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!

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Messy Art!

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for 4 weeks of messy, outdoor fun!  We'll splash, splatter, drip, spray and create!  Please wear clothes that you can get messy in.  In case of rain, we will meet indoors.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for 4 weeks of messy, outdoor fun!  We'll splash, splatter, drip, spray and create!  Please wear clothes that you can get messy in.  In case of rain, we will meet indoors.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.
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.
This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All
:

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 Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
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 "Children" group.

Create Like the Masters

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All
:

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 Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: All
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 "Children" group.

Tot Art

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Bring a smock and get ready for some messy fun!  Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing, and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills.  For kids ages 2-5.  Registration re

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring a smock and get ready for some messy fun!  Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing, and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills.  For kids ages 2-5.  Registration re

This event is in the "Children" group.

National Pigeon Appreciation Day Paint and Sip!

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

It's National Pigeon Appreciation Day!  Celebrate by painting Mo Willem's Pigeon on canvas while enjoying music, snacks, and camaraderie. Meet Ms. Laura's pet pigeon, Rudy!

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

It's National Pigeon Appreciation Day!  Celebrate by painting Mo Willem's Pigeon on canvas while enjoying music, snacks, and camaraderie. Meet Ms. Laura's pet pigeon, Rudy!