Library Board Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library 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 and address... Dec 11 2024 Wed Library Board Meeting 7:00pm - 9:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room 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 and address for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.
This event is in the "Children" group. Preschool Storytime Thursday, December 12, 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Preschool Storytime 9:30am - 10:00am 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Be a High School Reading Buddy Thursday, December 12, 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Be a High School Reading Buddy 4:45pm - 6:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies Thursday, December 12, 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Reading Buddies 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup Monday, December 16, 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 This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF Age Group: Adults 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... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare 12:00pm - 1:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF Required Seats Remaining: 20 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 and Safety
This event is in the "Adults" group. Fall 2 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z. Wednesday, December 18, 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. Cer... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Fall 2 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 30 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Zoom Fall 2 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: 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. Cer... Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Zoom Fall 2 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z. 12:00pm - 1:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors Required Seats Remaining: 27 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Be a High School Reading Buddy Thursday, December 19, 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Be a High School Reading Buddy 4:45pm - 6:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies Thursday, December 19, 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 This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Reading Buddies 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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!
This event is in the "Children" group. Christmas Paint & Sip for Kids! Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Event Details: Choose a pre-drawn canvas and enjoy an evening of holiday music, snacks, and painting. For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Please register. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Christmas Paint & Sip for Kids! 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Choose a pre-drawn canvas and enjoy an evening of holiday music, snacks, and painting. For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Please register.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Book Club: Holiday Party Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens Event Details: Seasons Readings! The Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Book Club brings teens together to talk about race, ethnicity, ability, and gender. We will celebrate the holiday season ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Book Club: Holiday Party 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Activity/Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Seasons Readings! The Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Book Club brings teens together to talk about race, ethnicity, ability, and gender. We will celebrate the holiday season with Christmas cookies and hot chocolate!
This event is in the "Children" group. Santa Saturday! Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Santa is visiting the Library! We'll have holiday activities, snacks, and a visit from Dreezy Claus! Bring a camera if you'd like to take a picture! Please register. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 21 2024 Sat Santa Saturday! 10:00am - 11:00am Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 67 Event Details: Santa is visiting the Library! We'll have holiday activities, snacks, and a visit from Dreezy Claus! Bring a camera if you'd like to take a picture! Please register.
This event is in the "Children" group. New Year's Eve Eve Party Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: Children Event Details: We're gonna party like it's the day before New Year's Eve! We'll have stories, snacks, noise makers, dancing, and a countdown to noon. Feel free to wear your party clot... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 30 2024 Mon New Year's Eve Eve Party 11:00am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: We're gonna party like it's the day before New Year's Eve! We'll have stories, snacks, noise makers, dancing, and a countdown to noon. Feel free to wear your party clothes. Please register.
This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime Around the World Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Explore stories from many cultures, discuss their origins, and create an after-school snack. For kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Please register. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Storytime Around the World 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Explore stories from many cultures, discuss their origins, and create an after-school snack. For kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Please register.
This event is in the "Children" group. Storytime Around the World Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Event Details: Explore stories from many cultures, discuss their origins, and create an after-school snack. For kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Please register. Required This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Storytime Around the World 4:15pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Explore stories from many cultures, discuss their origins, and create an after-school snack. For kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade. Please register.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Travel the Upper Mississippi with John Kokoris Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Travel Age Group: Adults Event Details: Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis over a long weekend. Learn where to go, what to do—and all... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 6 2025 Thu Travel the Upper Mississippi with John Kokoris 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Travel Event Details: Illinois traveler John Kokoris will share insider tips to help you explore the Upper Mississippi from Galena to St. Louis over a long weekend. Learn where to go, what to do—and all about the mighty river's storied past.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Retirement University Series Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Financial/Money Age Group: Adults Event Details: A Society of Financial Advisors (SOFA) representative will discuss the following topics in this three-part series. Session 1 Social Security & Medicare S... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 11 2025 Tue Retirement University Series 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Financial/Money Event Details: A Society of Financial Advisors (SOFA) representative will discuss the following topics in this three-part series. Session 1 Social Security & Medicare Session 2 Retirement Planning & Taxes
This event is in the "Adults" group. Retirement University Series Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Financial/Money Age Group: Adults Event Details: A Society of Financial Advisors (SOFA) representative will discuss the following topics in this three-part series. Session 1 Social Security & Medicare S... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 18 2025 Tue Retirement University Series 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Financial/Money Event Details: A Society of Financial Advisors (SOFA) representative will discuss the following topics in this three-part series. Session 1 Social Security & Medicare Session 2 Retirement Planning & Taxes
This event is in the "Adults" group. Retirement University Series Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Financial/Money Age Group: Adults Event Details: A Society of Financial Advisors (SOFA) representative will discuss the following topics in this three-part series. Session 1 Social Security & Medicare S... This event is in the "Adults" group. Mar 25 2025 Tue Retirement University Series 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Financial/Money Event Details: A Society of Financial Advisors (SOFA) representative will discuss the following topics in this three-part series. Session 1 Social Security & Medicare Session 2 Retirement Planning & Taxes
This event is in the "Teens" group. Sweet Saturday: Candy Taste Test Sunday, June 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Event Details: Time to test that sweet tooth! Take the Sweet Saturday Candy Taste Test! Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers. Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 15 2025 Sun Sweet Saturday: Candy Taste Test 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Activity/Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: Time to test that sweet tooth! Take the Sweet Saturday Candy Taste Test! Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Test Payment Event Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm Staff Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: test Required Payment This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 16 2026 Fri Test Payment Event 3:15pm - 4:15pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Staff Room Age Group: Adults Required Payment Required Seats Remaining: Unlimited Event Details: test Further Information Paid Event Refund Policy Cancelations must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of a program to receive a refund. Trip refunds will be granted only if the vacated spot is filled. There are no refunds for cancelation of an Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation event. There are no partial refunds. Refunds will be paid in the manner tendered; i.e., cash, check, or charge.