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Puzzle Race!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Register your team of up to five puzzlers and race other puzzle enthusiasts to see who can complete the same 500-piece puzzle the quickest. The fastest team takes home the prize! Puzzles are provided.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your team of up to five puzzlers and race other puzzle enthusiasts to see who can complete the same 500-piece puzzle the quickest. The fastest team takes home the prize! Puzzles are provided.

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

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.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults

The Stroke Support Group brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and other interested parties for mutual help, fellowship, and education. Focused topics are discussed at each meeting. 

Today's Topic: Stroke in the young

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Stroke Support Group brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and other interested parties for mutual help, fellowship, and education. Focused topics are discussed at each meeting. 

Today's Topic: Stroke in the young

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

3D Print Workshop: Pet Tags

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Personalize your own Pet Tags which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

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

Personalize your own Pet Tags which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 19, 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 "Adults" group

Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, August 21, 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

Stories in the Park

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading 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: Reading 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

“Color Our World” Suncatchers Workshop

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to create a custom suncatcher to color your world with rainbow prisms.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a custom suncatcher to color your world with rainbow prisms.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's selection is Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's selection is Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Natural Crafts with Anna

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join professional crafter and EP resident Anna as she demonstrates how to utilize natural elements to create beautiful crafts.  

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join professional crafter and EP resident Anna as she demonstrates how to utilize natural elements to create beautiful crafts.  

This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, August 28, 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

Stories in the Park

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library, Linda McKeown, Virtual, Off Site, Volunteer Calendar
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library, Linda McKeown, Virtual, Off Site, Volunteer Calendar
This event is in the "Teens" group

High School Reading Buddies Information & Training

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

High school students undergo a 1-hour information and training session to become High School Reading Buddies.  This session includes information about how the program works, literacy training, and snacks! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

High school students undergo a 1-hour information and training session to become High School Reading Buddies.  This session includes information about how the program works, literacy training, and snacks! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, September 9, 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.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
All

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Each regular agenda provides time for public participation. Patrons addressing the Library Board must state their full name for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All
Event Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Each regular agenda provides time for public participation. Patrons addressing the Library Board must state their full name for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

This event is in the "All" group

3D Printing Orientation

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
All

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation! Learn all about the Library's 3D Printer, Leonardo da Printi, and learn how 3D printing works. Open to all ages. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation! Learn all about the Library's 3D Printer, Leonardo da Printi, and learn how 3D printing works. Open to all ages. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults

The Stroke Support Group brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and other interested parties for mutual help, fellowship, and education. Focused topics are discussed at each meeting. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Stroke Support Group brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and other interested parties for mutual help, fellowship, and education. Focused topics are discussed at each meeting. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik.

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik.