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Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  There is no Toddler Time on October 22 and November 26. Please register.

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

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  There is no Toddler Time on October 22 and November 26. Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Draw!

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an exciting introduction to the world of drawing.  This six-week drawing class is taught by a local teen!  Learn foundational drawing skills in a supportive setting.  For kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

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

Join us for an exciting introduction to the world of drawing.  This six-week drawing class is taught by a local teen!  Learn foundational drawing skills in a supportive setting.  For kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There's no Preschool Storytime on October 23 or November 27.

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

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There's no Preschool Storytime on October 23 or November 27.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Mad Scientists

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please register. For kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please register. For kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, October 16, 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.

Registration Required
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, October 16, 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!

Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Email Basics

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to set up a free email account to send, reply, forward, attach documents, and more.

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

Learn to set up a free email account to send, reply, forward, attach documents, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Lunch & Learn Series

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens

The Teen Lunch &  Learn Series provides teens with an informal and engaging opportunity to learn about careers.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Teen Lunch &  Learn Series provides teens with an informal and engaging opportunity to learn about careers.

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

Beautiful Bats with Flying Fox Conservation Fund

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Environment
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Feeling left in the dark when it comes to bats? You're not alone. Bats are one of the most beneficial and misunderstood of all animals. Learn about where bats live, what they eat and the vital contribution they make to the ecosystem.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Education, Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feeling left in the dark when it comes to bats? You're not alone. Bats are one of the most beneficial and misunderstood of all animals. Learn about where bats live, what they eat and the vital contribution they make to the ecosystem.

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Volunteer Calendar

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Event Details:

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

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

Stacks Social Club

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities. Each meeting concludes with a healthy snack prepared by the members of the group for a community table!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities. Each meeting concludes with a healthy snack prepared by the members of the group for a community table!

This event is in the "All" group

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, October 20, 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.  

Registration Required
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

Guess the Weight and Win

All Day 10/21 - 10/28
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Guess the weight of the pumpkin in the Children's Services Department (without lifting the pumpkin). Those who guess correctly will be entered into a raffle to win the pumpkin!

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

Guess the weight of the pumpkin in the Children's Services Department (without lifting the pumpkin). Those who guess correctly will be entered into a raffle to win the pumpkin!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, October 21, 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. 

Registration Required
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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Snack & STEAM

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens

Roll up your sleeves for these hands-on STEAM activities! 

Oct 7      Carmel Apple Lip Gloss

Oct 21    Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Tee - Bring a Black Tee

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

Roll up your sleeves for these hands-on STEAM activities! 

Oct 7      Carmel Apple Lip Gloss

Oct 21    Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Tee - Bring a Black Tee

This event is in the "Children" group

Domino Topplers Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, October 22, 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.

Registration Required
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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Staying Human in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere: from headlines in the news cycle to conversations on Capitol Hill to the word processors we use every day.  Dr.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere: from headlines in the news cycle to conversations on Capitol Hill to the word processors we use every day.  Dr.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Mad Scientists

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please register. For kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please register. For kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, October 23, 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.

Registration Required
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, October 23, 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!

Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Google Sheets

Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics on how to create, edit, and format sheets online to organize and sort information.  Gmail account is required.

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

Learn the basics on how to create, edit, and format sheets online to organize and sort information.  Gmail account is required.