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Book with a Slice Pickup & Holiday Read-In

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Our staff has matched you up with a book you'll savor, and a certificate for a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza . Visit the Nicki Siedl Reading Room to pick up your boo...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Our staff has matched you up with a book you'll savor, and a certificate for a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza .

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

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Volunteer Calendar
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Thank you for signing up as a volunteer for the Stacks Social Club Holiday Sing-along with Shannon Ward! This is also our holiday party so the Library staff will need help with foo...

Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Thank you for signing up as a volunteer for the Stacks Social Club Holiday Sing-along with Shannon Ward! This is also our holiday party so the Library staff will need help with food prep and set up as well as cleanup.

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

Stacks Social Club Holiday Sing-along with Shannon Ward

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library is thrilled to welcome back local favorite Shannon Ward for a holiday sing-along! Be ready for some toe-tapping fun.  The Stacks Social Club serves teens and yo...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Library is thrilled to welcome back local favorite Shannon Ward for a holiday sing-along! Be ready for some toe-tapping fun. 

The Stacks Social Club serves teens and young adults with disabilities.

 

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

Holiday Concert Volunteers Needed

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Volunteer Calendar
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Holiday Concert with Shannon Ward.  You'll have some toe-tapping fun while you earn service learning hours,help with setup, prepare refreshm...

Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Holiday Concert with Shannon Ward.  You'll have some toe-tapping fun while you earn service learning hours,help with setup, prepare refreshments, and cleanup.

CLOSED

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Evergreen Park Public Library

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy your holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Enjoy your holiday!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fireside Tales

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy a cozy evening listening to stories in front of the fireplace.  Feel free to dress in comfy clothes and bring what you need to get cozy.  Most appropriate for kid...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

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.

Just Dance Battle

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Technology
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Have a fun family afternoon breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Have a fun family afternoon breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.

This event is in the "Children" group.

New Year's Eve Eve Party

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We're gonna party like it's the day before New Year's Eve!  We'll have stories, snacks, noise makers, dancing, and a countdown to noon.  Feel free to wear your party clot...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We're gonna party like it's the day before New Year's Eve!  We'll have stories, snacks, noise makers, dancing, and a countdown to noon.  Feel free to wear your party clothes.  Please register.

CLOSED

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Evergreen Park Public Library

The Library is closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

From January 2 through February 28, complete 5 reading activities in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to get BINGO! Turn in completed BINGO card by February 28, 2025 to cl...

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

From January 2 through February 28, complete 5 reading activities in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to get BINGO! Turn in completed BINGO card by February 28, 2025 to claim your prize. One prize per participant.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sip & Dot

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy a warm beverage and use pointillism to create a winter scene.  Please register.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Enjoy a warm beverage and use pointillism to create a winter scene.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

"Frozen" Movie Party!

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet Elsa, warm up with hot cocoa and a snack, then sing along with the movie Frozen! Feel free to dress up as your favorite winter character. Elsa will visit from 2:00-2:30 pm, so...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

Meet Elsa, warm up with hot cocoa and a snack, then sing along with the movie Frozen! Feel free to dress up as your favorite winter character. Elsa will visit from 2:00-2:30 pm, so don't be late!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yeti Luminaries

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make a cute clay yeti luminary out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On January 5, we will build the body from a pinch pot.  On January 12, we will paint our l...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make a cute clay yeti luminary out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On January 5, we will build the body from a pinch pot.  On January 12, we will paint our luminaries.  You must attend both sessions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

Tuesday, January 7, 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. December 3--Torn Paper Wreaths January 7--Newspaper P...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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.

December 3--Torn Paper Wreaths

January 7--Newspaper Polar Bears

February 4--Coffee Filter Hearts

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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: Teens, Adults
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.

Stories and Stretches

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, January 9, 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, January 9, 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.

DIY Snow Globes

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We will be making mason jar snow globes. All materials will be provided. However, if you have a small figurine you'd like to add to your snow globe, please bring it.  Ple...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

We will be making mason jar snow globes. All materials will be provided. However, if you have a small figurine you'd like to add to your snow globe, please bring it.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yeti Luminaries

Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make a cute clay yeti luminary out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On January 5, we will build the body from a pinch pot.  On January 12, we will paint our l...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Make a cute clay yeti luminary out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On January 5, we will build the body from a pinch pot.  On January 12, we will paint our luminaries.  You must attend both sessions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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 Bookworms on January 20, 2025.&nbs...

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

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 Bookworms on January 20, 2025.  Please register.

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

Takis Bingo

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Play bingo to win Takis!  Face the intensity!

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

Play bingo to win Takis!  Face the intensity!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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