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Sensory Sunday

Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
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 und...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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 "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, March 3, 2025 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 Team players will teach the fundamentals of the game. All levels of play are welcome.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Chess rookies and masters meet at the Library to learn and play chess. EPCHS Chess Team players will teach the fundamentals of the game. All levels of play are welcome.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Mindfulness Workshop

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This mindfulness workshop is designed to help teens reduce stress, improve attention, manage emotions, and gain greater control over thoughts and actions during a big test like the...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

This mindfulness workshop is designed to help teens reduce stress, improve attention, manage emotions, and gain greater control over thoughts and actions during a big test like the SAT. Discover the peace and power inside you. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Silent Book Club at Bookies

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Read in the quiet comfort of a charming local bookshop! The Silent Book Club is meeting at Bookies! Each participant will receive a Bookies 15% discount coupon for a new book or ge...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Read in the quiet comfort of a charming local bookshop! The Silent Book Club is meeting at Bookies!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
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.March 4--Shamrock Thumbprint PaintingApril 1--Paper Plate Um...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

March 4--Shamrock Thumbprint Painting

April 1--Paper Plate Umbrellas

May 6--Tissue Paper Flowers

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
All
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 ...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
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 "Adults" group.

Exploring Space with Coraline Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetariu...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Get an inside look at the space industry with Illinois’ own Coralie Adam. She’ll be joined in conversation by Renae Kerrigan, Curator of Science and Director of the Dome Planetarium at Peoria Riverfront Museum. 

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, March 4, 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring 1 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 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. Certifi...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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 Spring 1 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 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. Certifi...

Required
Virtual Event
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 "Children" group.

Stories & STEM

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us as we read a story and explore STEM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-3.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us as we read a story and explore STEM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-3.

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

From Panel to Screen

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Leaping off the page! In honor of Will Eisner Week, join Matt Sernaker, Editor-in-Chief at ComicsOnline, for a discussion on how comic book storytelling transitioned to mainstream ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Leaping off the page! In honor of Will Eisner Week, join Matt Sernaker, Editor-in-Chief at ComicsOnline, for a discussion on how comic book storytelling transitioned to mainstream pop culture.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Word

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Oreo Cookie Taste Test

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Current Events, Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's National Oreo Day!  Help us celebrate by joining us for a taste test and vote for your favorite Oreo flavor.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Current Events, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

It's National Oreo Day!  Help us celebrate by joining us for a taste test and vote for your favorite Oreo flavor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, March 6, 2025 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
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, March 6, 2025 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
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.

Domino Topplers Club

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Build domino runs, then knock them down!  We'll supply the dominoes and challenge cards, you bring your creativity!

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Build domino runs, then knock them down!  We'll supply the dominoes and challenge cards, you bring your creativity!

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...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Travel
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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.

WITS Workout

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Participate in interactive brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking, because coming together and learning new thi...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Seed Saturday

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Event Details:

Bring some seeds, take some seeds. We'll have Zinnia seeds from the Library's butterfly garden, a seed activity for kids, and more. Get a closer look at the beauty of nature's seed...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

Bring some seeds, take some seeds. We'll have Zinnia seeds from the Library's butterfly garden, a seed activity for kids, and more. Get a closer look at the beauty of nature's seeds. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Herbology 101

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with herbs! Marcia Lautanen Raleigh will explore cooking, preserving, crafting, cleaning and other uses for herbs. This program is perfect for beginners and those wh...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Let’s have fun with herbs! Marcia Lautanen Raleigh will explore cooking, preserving, crafting, cleaning and other uses for herbs. This program is perfect for beginners and those who have gardened before. 

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.

Family Trivia Afternoon

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Create a team of 2-6 people and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia!  Each team must have at least one child aged 13 or younger and one adult.  Most appropriate ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Create a team of 2-6 people and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia!  Each team must have at least one child aged 13 or younger and one adult.  Most appropriate for families with children in 3rd grade and older.

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

Teen & Adult Job Fair

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Job & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Evergreen Park Public Library is partnering with Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce to host the third annual Teen and Adult Job Fair! Meet representatives from businesses in a...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:

Evergreen Park Public Library is partnering with Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce to host the third annual Teen and Adult Job Fair!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

All Day 3/10 - 3/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from March 10 through March 15 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from March 10 through March 15 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.