This event is in the "Children" group Reading Buddies Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Reading Buddies 5:00pm–6:00pm 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 "Children" group Make a Moomin! Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Enter the world of Moomin Trolls! We will use perler beads to craft our own characters from the Finn Family Moomintroll series by Tove Jansson. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Make a Moomin! 6:00pm–6:45pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Enter the world of Moomin Trolls! We will use perler beads to craft our own characters from the Finn Family Moomintroll series by Tove Jansson.
This event is in the "Adults" group Homemade Fire Cider with Madelyn Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Local gardener and herb-lover Madelyn Kenny will teach us how to make Fire Cider. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Homemade Fire Cider with Madelyn 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Local gardener and herb-lover Madelyn Kenny will teach us how to make Fire Cider.
This event is in the "Children" group Free Play Fridays Friday, December 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science Age Group: Children Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm. For kids in 5th grade and younger.December 12--Build with StrawbeesDecember 19--Board Games View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Free Play Fridays 3:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science Event Details: Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm. For kids in 5th grade and younger.December 12--Build with StrawbeesDecember 19--Board Games
This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jewelry Making with Joy Joshua Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults There's no better way to welcome in the season than by joining our Winter Jewelry Making Workshop. This enchanting program is your gateway to crafting exquisite, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 13 2025 Sat Jewelry Making with Joy Joshua 1:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: There's no better way to welcome in the season than by joining our Winter Jewelry Making Workshop. This enchanting program is your gateway to crafting exquisite, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.
This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Play Sunday Sunday, December 14, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 14 2025 Sun Sensory Play Sunday 1:30pm–3:00pm 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 "All" group Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Other Age Group: All Give your brain a boost and play chess at the Library! All levels of play are welcome. Knowledgeable EPCHS high school chess players are on hand to coach and instruct players. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "All" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Activity/Teen Room Age Group: All Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Give your brain a boost and play chess at the Library! All levels of play are welcome. Knowledgeable EPCHS high school chess players are on hand to coach and instruct players.
This event is in the "Children" group Make a Graham Cracker "Gingerbread" House Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children Make a gingerbread house out of graham crackers and candy. Please register. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Make a Graham Cracker "Gingerbread" House 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a gingerbread house out of graham crackers and candy. Please register.
This event is in the "Adults" group Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF Age Group: Adults 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 and Diabetes Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF Registration Required 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 and Diabetes
This event is in the "Teens" group Snack & STEAM Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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. Dec 2 Elephant Toothpaste Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Snack & STEAM 3:30pm–4:15pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Activity/Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM/Science Registration Required Event Details: Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack. Dec 2 Elephant Toothpaste
This event is in the "Children" group Domino Topplers Club Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Other, STEAM/Science Age Group: Children Build domino runs, then knock them down! We'll supply the dominoes and challenge cards, you bring your creativity! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Domino Topplers Club 6:30pm–7:15pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Other, STEAM/Science Registration Required 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 The Rule of Rum Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: History, Other Age Group: Adults Even if you don’t drink rum, this is a worthwhile history. Learn when rum arose and where, how pirates got involved, how run helped unite the 13 Colonies, and how it became one of the issues that sparked the American Revolution. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 16 2025 Tue The Rule of Rum 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: History, Other Registration Required Event Details: Even if you don’t drink rum, this is a worthwhile history. Learn when rum arose and where, how pirates got involved, how run helped unite the 13 Colonies, and how it became one of the issues that sparked the American Revolution.
This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés 10:00am–11:00am 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 "Children" group Stories & STEAM Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: STEAM/Science, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together! For kids in grades K-2. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Stories & STEAM 4:00pm–4:30pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM/Science, Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together! For kids in grades K-2.
This event is in the "Teens" group Hot Cocoa and Crochet with Ava Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens Learn how to crochet a bookmark in two sessions with Ava! Hot cocoa will be served. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Hot Cocoa and Crochet with Ava 4:00pm–5:15pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Activity/Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to crochet a bookmark in two sessions with Ava! Hot cocoa will be served.
This event is in the "Adults" group Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion 6:30pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Activity/Teen Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.
This event is in the "Adults" group Groove & Move: Dance Fitness Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Want to learn to dance and increase your confidence, coordination, health, energy, and achieve your goals? Join professional dancer, Elaine Gotfryd-Noonan, as she dances you into shape and teaches dance fundamentals. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Groove & Move: Dance Fitness 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Want to learn to dance and increase your confidence, coordination, health, energy, and achieve your goals? Join professional dancer, Elaine Gotfryd-Noonan, as she dances you into shape and teaches dance fundamentals.
This event is in the "Teens" group Be a High School Reading Buddy Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Volunteer Calendar Program Type: Education Age Group: Teens Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Be a High School Reading Buddy 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar 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, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Reading Buddies 5:00pm–6:00pm 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 "Children" group Family Pajamatime! Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Age Group: Children Children and their families will enjoy stories and songs together in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Feel free to wear your pajamas and/or bring a stuffed friend! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Family Pajamatime! 6:30pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Children Registration Required Event Details: Children and their families will enjoy stories and songs together in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Feel free to wear your pajamas and/or bring a stuffed friend!
This event is in the "Children" group Mini Makers Friday, December 19, 2025 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. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Mini Makers 10:30am–11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Children" group Free Play Fridays Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science Age Group: Children Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm. For kids in 5th grade and younger.December 12--Build with StrawbeesDecember 19--Board Games View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Free Play Fridays 3:00pm–4:45pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science Event Details: Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm. For kids in 5th grade and younger.December 12--Build with StrawbeesDecember 19--Board Games
This event is in the "Children" group Santa Saturday! Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance Age Group: Children Santa is visiting the Library! We'll have holiday activities, snacks, and a visit from Dreezy Claus! Bring a camera if you'd like to take a picture! Please register. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Santa Saturday! 12:00pm–1:00pm Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library Room: Reading Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance Registration Required Event Details: Santa is visiting the Library! We'll have holiday activities, snacks, and a visit from Dreezy Claus! Bring a camera if you'd like to take a picture! Please register.