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Culver's Back-to-School Reading Program

All Day 8/26 - 9/29
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate reading and the start of school with Culver's of Evergreen Park's Reading program! Here's how it works: 1. Pick up a Culver's Reader Program log at the Evergreen Pa...

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

Celebrate reading and the start of school with Culver's of Evergreen Park's Reading program!

Here's how it works:

1. Pick up a Culver's Reader Program log at the Evergreen Park Public Library's Children's Services Desk.

September Toiletries Drive

All Day 9/3 - 9/30
Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Please help us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need by donating hygiene and toiletry items. The Library is collecting the following items. Items must be new and ...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Please help us make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need by donating hygiene and toiletry items. The Library is collecting the following items. Items must be new and in unopened packaging.

Personal Statement Writing Workshop

Personal Statement Writing Workshop

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Writers' Corner
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you applying for college scholarships, graduate school, or an internship? Attend this writing workshop and learn the purpose of a personal statement and how to draft a powerful...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education, Writers' Corner
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Are you applying for college scholarships, graduate school, or an internship? Attend this writing workshop and learn the purpose of a personal statement and how to draft a powerful one! Bring pen, paper, or a laptop.

Una mujer le lee a los niños.

Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres. Libros, canciones y rimas se presentarán totalmente en español.  This storytime features...

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

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres.

A bespectacled man holding a guitar

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster is an interactive show fueled by your creative ideas! With songs recognized by National Public Radio, the Parents’ C...

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

Musical Play with ScribbleMonster is an interactive show fueled by your creative ideas! With songs recognized by National Public Radio, the Parents’ Choice Awards, and Parenting Magazine, Jim’s approach to c

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Volunteer Calendar
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Thank you for stepping up for the Stacks Social Club.  As a volunteer, you will help set up, make a craft, and clean up.  This is a fun and rewarding opportunity to help ...

Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Thank you for stepping up for the Stacks Social Club.  As a volunteer, you will help set up, make a craft, and clean up.  This is a fun and rewarding opportunity to help out in EP.

Stacks Social Club Meeting

Stacks Social Club Meetings

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library welcomes the Stacks Social Club, which serves young adults with disabilities, to recreate, socialize, and learn in a welcoming setting!  Each month the Library ope...

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

The Library welcomes the Stacks Social Club, which serves young adults with disabilities, to recreate, socialize, and learn in a welcoming setting!  Each month the Library opens one hour early for families/guardians who would like their young

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

Baby Bookworms

Monday, September 23, 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.

Word

Intro to Word

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to create, format, edit, and save documents in Microsoft Word. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Learn how to create, format, edit, and save documents in Microsoft Word. 

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, September 23, 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.

Two children building with Lego bricks.

Build It: Lego Club

Monday, September 23, 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. 

Elderberry Syrup

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Local Gardener Madelyn Kenny returns to show us how to make Elderberry Syrup. Elderberries can help maintain the normal, healthy functioning of our immune system. This makes elderb...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Local Gardener Madelyn Kenny returns to show us how to make Elderberry Syrup. Elderberries can help maintain the normal, healthy functioning of our immune system.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, September 24, 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, September 24, 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

Evergreen Reads for the Lincoln Award: IL Teen Readers' Choice Award

Kickoff Party for Evergreen Reads for the Lincoln Award: IL Teen Readers' Choice Award

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High school book lovers are invited to the Evergreen Reads for the Lincoln Award: IL Teen Readers' Choice Award Kickoff Party. EPPL Teen Librarian Mary Black and EPCHS Media Specia...

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

High school book lovers are invited to the Evergreen Reads for the Lincoln Award: IL Teen Readers' Choice Award Kickoff Party. EPPL Teen Librarian Mary Black and EPCHS Media Specialist Dr.

Six children in lab coats

Lil' Scientists

Tuesday, September 24, 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.

Video Editing using iMovie

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

With the rise of TikTok and Instagram reels, video creation is now more crucial than ever. EP resident Tom Donovan will show you how to get started using iMovie on your iPhone.&nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

With the rise of TikTok and Instagram reels, video creation is now more crucial than ever. EP resident Tom Donovan will show you how to get started using iMovie on your iPhone.  Bring your iPhone with the free iMovie app installed.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading 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: Reading 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, September 25, 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.

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups. Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practi...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups.

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

Medicare and ACA Enrollment Assistance

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Lobby at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you confused with all the healthcare choices? Evergreen Park resident Joyce Bonner will be in the Library to provide you with answers, referrals, and resources to make an infor...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you confused with all the healthcare choices? Evergreen Park resident Joyce Bonner will be in the Library to provide you with answers, referrals, and resources to make an informed decision.

Chair yoga

Fall 1 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. THERE IS NO ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. THERE IS NO CLASS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2.

Once We Were Home cover

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's selection is Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend. This program is made possible t...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is Once We Were Home by Jennifer Rosner. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, September 26, 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.