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Mental Health Awareness De-Stressing Teen Activities: Coloring

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how to destress at the Library. Throughout the month of May, we will have de-stressing activities for teens for better mental health practices. 

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

Learn how to destress at the Library. Throughout the month of May, we will have de-stressing activities for teens for better mental health practices. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Chalk the Walk!

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Everyone is invited to drop by anytime from 3:30-4:30 to chalk the walk!

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

Everyone is invited to drop by anytime from 3:30-4:30 to chalk the walk!

After Hours: America250 Trivia Night

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

The nation is celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America's Semiquincentennial. Get a team together for a fun-filled evening testing your knowledge of American history.

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

The nation is celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America's Semiquincentennial. Get a team together for a fun-filled evening testing your knowledge of American history.

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

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

Join us anytime from noon-4pm to make handmade cards for kids who are hospitalized.  Children, teens, and adults are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us anytime from noon-4pm to make handmade cards for kids who are hospitalized.  Children, teens, and adults are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

This event is in the "All" group

Ever-Read Local Author Festival

Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
All

Meet incredible local authors, connect with readers, share ideas, ask questions, learn a new creative skill, and nuture your love of reading and writing at the Ever-Read Local Author Festival! 

Programs include:

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event
Event Details:

Meet incredible local authors, connect with readers, share ideas, ask questions, learn a new creative skill, and nuture your love of reading and writing at the Ever-Read Local Author Festival! 

Programs include:

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ribbon in Microsoft Word

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to navigate the tabs, groups, and commands on the Microsoft Word ribbon. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to navigate the tabs, groups, and commands on the Microsoft Word ribbon. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

WITS Workout

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions
Age Group:
Adults

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Participate in interactive brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Recommended for older adults.

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

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Participate in interactive brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Recommended for older adults.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Mahjong

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join Denise Nelligan, a passionate local mahjong instructor as she introduces you to the timeless game of Mahjong—both in its original Chinese style and the adapted American version. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Denise Nelligan, a passionate local mahjong instructor as she introduces you to the timeless game of Mahjong—both in its original Chinese style and the adapted American version. 

EP Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 8:30am - 9:45am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

EP Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

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

EP Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group

Let’s Play Loteria! (Mexican Bingo)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Play, learn, and enjoy Loteria, a classic Mexican bingo game while connecting with culture, friends, and a little friendly competition. 

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

Play, learn, and enjoy Loteria, a classic Mexican bingo game while connecting with culture, friends, and a little friendly competition. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Spring into STEAM

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Spring is the perfect time to learn more about the world around us!  Join in the fun with new STEAM activities every class!  For kids in grades 3-5.  Please register.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is the perfect time to learn more about the world around us!  Join in the fun with new STEAM activities every class!  For kids in grades 3-5.  Please register.

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

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

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

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?

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair.

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

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Zoom Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
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 "All" group

Tech Help Drop-In

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
All

Tech Time Drop-In is an opportunity for patrons to ask “how-to” technology questions and get assistance with using their personal devices from our Evergreen Park Community High School Tech Interns.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Tech Time Drop-In is an opportunity for patrons to ask “how-to” technology questions and get assistance with using their personal devices from our Evergreen Park Community High School Tech Interns.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make a Mother's Day Craft Stick Planter

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make a craft stick planter for mom or another special person in your life!

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

Make a craft stick planter for mom or another special person in your life!

This event is in the "Children" group

After School Doodle Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

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

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Children

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!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Retirement University Series

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Financial/Money
Age Group:
Adults

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

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 "All" group

Arts & Crafts Drop-In

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:45pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All

Create at the Library! Each month will have a different no stress project.

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

Create at the Library! Each month will have a different no stress project.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Makers

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to make something fun with your little one.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

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

Join us to make something fun with your little one.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.