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

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

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: 6
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, July 10, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon at the Cinema

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
:

Enjoy a movie while you craft! Bring your needlecraft, fiber art, or whatever craft or work-in-progress for social crafting and a movie. Popcorn will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Enjoy a movie while you craft! Bring your needlecraft, fiber art, or whatever craft or work-in-progress for social crafting and a movie. Popcorn will be provided. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Squeegee Art

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Create your own expressive designs with paint and a squeegee!

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Create your own expressive designs with paint and a squeegee!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Plein Air Painting at James J. Sexton Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Environment
Age Group:
Children
:

What is plein air painting?  It's just a fancy way of saying painting outside.  Meet at James J. Sexton Park (91st and Rockwell) to paint what you see. Registration required.  For kids in grades K to 5.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Environment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

What is plein air painting?  It's just a fancy way of saying painting outside.  Meet at James J. Sexton Park (91st and Rockwell) to paint what you see. Registration required.  For kids in grades K to 5.

This event is in the "Children" group.

The Magical World of Shrinky Dinks

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Design your own Shrinky Dinks and watch them shrink like magic right before your eyes.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Design your own Shrinky Dinks and watch them shrink like magic right before your eyes.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, July 15, 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 "Children" group.

Make Your Own Superhero T-Shirt Cape!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Upcycle an old t-shirt into a cool superhero cape!  Bring your own t-shirt.  For kids entering 3rd through 5th grades.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Upcycle an old t-shirt into a cool superhero cape!  Bring your own t-shirt.  For kids entering 3rd through 5th grades.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
:

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. 

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, July 17, 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.

Bluey Bash!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us anytime from 2pm-4pm for a fun-filled afternoon of Bluey activities, crafts, and imaginative play! Bluey will be visiting from 2:30-3:30pm.  No need to register, just show up and enjoy!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us anytime from 2pm-4pm for a fun-filled afternoon of Bluey activities, crafts, and imaginative play! Bluey will be visiting from 2:30-3:30pm.  No need to register, just show up and enjoy!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

This event is in the "Children" group.

Messy Art!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Join us for 4 weeks of messy, outdoor fun!  We'll splash, splatter, drip, spray and create!  Please wear clothes that you can get messy in.  In case of rain, we will meet indoors.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for 4 weeks of messy, outdoor fun!  We'll splash, splatter, drip, spray and create!  Please wear clothes that you can get messy in.  In case of rain, we will meet indoors.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, July 22, 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 "Teens" group.

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
:

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. 

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, July 24, 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.

Kids' Craft Night

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

This event is in the "Children" group.

Popsicle Stick Architecture

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children
:

Design your own miniature structures using craft sticks.  Participants will explore their own creativity and basic architectural concepts.  For kids entering 3rd through 5th grade.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Design your own miniature structures using craft sticks.  Participants will explore their own creativity and basic architectural concepts.  For kids entering 3rd through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paints in the Park

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join us at the Evergreen Park Urban Barn at James J. Sexton Park for an evening of plein air painting - painting outdoors. Find inspiration in the barn animals, pond, butterflies, wildflowers and more. Art supplies provided.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at the Evergreen Park Urban Barn at James J. Sexton Park for an evening of plein air painting - painting outdoors. Find inspiration in the barn animals, pond, butterflies, wildflowers and more. Art supplies provided.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, July 29, 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 "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, July 31, 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 "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 5, 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 "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, August 7, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
:

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.

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.