Event List

In honor of LGBT+ History month we will make a rainbow car diffuser

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.

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

Musician and historian Clarence Goodman will perform and discuss the history of where, when and how the collective African American voice truly began to resound in honor of Black History Month. 

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.

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.

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.

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  

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.

Learn how to create folders and organize your emails. Gmail account required.

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

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!

Join us for a discussion and art reception for local artist G.L. Smothers. Pieces will be on display in the Adult Services area throughout the month of May.

This class is geared towards functional strength and mobility to improve longevity and decrease the risk of injury.

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 Strawbees

December 19--Board Games

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres.

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves because it's time to go rockin' with Chicago musician, Leonardo. Get ready to sing along to familiar hits and some movin' and groovin' original songs! 

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 (

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. There is no Baby Bookworm on January 19.  Please register.

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to fold, create, and have fun making awesome paper creations.

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.  

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used. For kids in grades K through 5.