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Cookbook Club: Read, Gather, and Dish about Rodney Scott's World of BBQ

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

It's grilling season so the Cookbook Club is dishing about Rodney Scott's World of BBQ:Every Day is a Good Day Cookbook in preparation for a delicious summer.

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

It's grilling season so the Cookbook Club is dishing about Rodney Scott's World of BBQ:Every Day is a Good Day Cookbook in preparation for a delicious summer.

This event is in the "Children" group

Scrap, Paper, Scissors

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for five evenings of arts and crafts fun!  For kids in grades 3-5.

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 for five evenings of arts and crafts fun!  For kids in grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Financial Elder Abuse and Fraud Awareness Workshop

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Seniors
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to recognize current scams and best practices for protecting yourself. Refreshments will be served. 

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

Learn how to recognize current scams and best practices for protecting yourself. Refreshments will be served. 

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, May 12, 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.

Medicare and ACA Enrollment Assistance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Study Room 5 at Evergreen Park Public Library

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.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Snack and STEAM

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack. 

Mar 4     Battle of the Bridges 

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

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack. 

Mar 4     Battle of the Bridges 

This event is in the "All" group

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 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 "Teens" group

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, May 14, 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 14, 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 14, 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 "Adults" group

Arts & Crafts Drop-In

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:45pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Participate in a self-guided drop-in craft of the day. No registration required. 

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

Participate in a self-guided drop-in craft of the day. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Intro to Word

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Makers

Friday, May 15, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sculpt a Pout Pout Fish

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Sculpt a cute Pout Pout Fish out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On May 16, we will build the fish.  On May 23, we will paint them.  You must attend both sessions.

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

Sculpt a cute Pout Pout Fish out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On May 16, we will build the fish.  On May 23, we will paint them.  You must attend both sessions.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cookies and Cram

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Prepare for finals with a relaxed study session where teens can focus, review, and refuel with snacks while getting ready for exams. You can also book a study room if you’d like to study on your own.

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

Prepare for finals with a relaxed study session where teens can focus, review, and refuel with snacks while getting ready for exams. You can also book a study room if you’d like to study on your own.

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

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

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

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

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

Stacks Social Club

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.

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

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Play Sunday

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Children

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3 pm for some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3 pm for some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Mahjong

Monday, May 18, 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. 

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

3D Printing Workshops

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Lean how to create a 3D design in Tinkercad.  Library staff will guide you through the steps.  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:

Lean how to create a 3D design in Tinkercad.  Library staff will guide you through the steps.  Basic computer skills are required.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mental Health Awareness De-Stressing Teen Activities: Make a Gratitude Jar

Tuesday, May 19, 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

Spring into STEAM

Tuesday, May 19, 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 "All" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

He Had it Coming: The True story behind the musical Chicago

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History, Music
Age Group:
All, Teens, Adults

Take a look at the real women behind the Jazz controversy and the female reporter who not only brought their stories to life but wrote the play the musical was based on.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Teens, Adults
Program Type: History, Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take a look at the real women behind the Jazz controversy and the female reporter who not only brought their stories to life but wrote the play the musical was based on.

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, May 19, 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.