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Baby Bookworms

Monday, July 21, 2025 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.  Please register. 

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.  Please register. 

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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 storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

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 storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry LemonadeJun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an AlarmJul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches &am...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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 storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

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 storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

Teen Crochet Cafe

Teen Crochet Cafe: Crochet a Rainbow Granny Square in 3 Sessions

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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 is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

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 is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

Man in a colorful coat, standing behind a table covered in dry ice.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure!  Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, the Science Heroes will get us excited abou...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join Science Heroes on their mission to turn science into an adventure!  Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, the Science Heroes will get us excited about the science that’s all around us.

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

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

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

 

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 31, 2025 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 is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

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 is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Nonperishable School Snacks

All Day 8/1 - 8/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves a...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry LemonadeJun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an AlarmJul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches &am...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

Foundation logo

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services an...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services and fundraising efforts?

Photos of grandparents with their grandchildren

Grandparents' Day at the Youth Garden

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden, Seniors, Storytime, Take a Trip!
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Grandparents, we're taking storytime on the road and you're invited!  Bring your grandchildren to the Youth Garden, located outside the Hamilton B. Maher Community Center (345...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden, Seniors, Storytime, Take a Trip!
Event Details:

Grandparents, we're taking storytime on the road and you're invited!  Bring your grandchildren to the Youth Garden, located outside the Hamilton B. Maher Community Center (3450 W.

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 eac...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen 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.
Evergreen Park Public Library Logo

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
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 rec...

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.

Stroke Support

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
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
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 in the young

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
Event Details:

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

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

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

 

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Stampin Up

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
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 eac...

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.
Evergreen Park Public Library Logo

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
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 rec...

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.

Stroke Support

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
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
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. 

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
Event Details:

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

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

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

 

Foundation logo

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services an...

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

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services and fundraising efforts?

Evergreen Park Public Library Logo

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
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 rec...

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.