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Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, May 12, 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 "Adults" group.

Grab & Grow Plant Propagation

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Garden
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Plant Propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones. We will provide the plant clipping, planting medium, and pot. All you need to do is care for it! Re...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Plant Propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones. We will provide the plant clipping, planting medium, and pot. All you need to do is care for it! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime: hora del cuento bilingüe

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español. 

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

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Esther Thoele of Stampin' Up will teach you how to use decorative rubber stamps and accessories to make personal greeting cards. Participants will create different themed cards eac...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Esther Thoele of Stampin' Up will teach you how to use decorative rubber stamps and accessories to make personal greeting cards. Participants will create different themed cards each month. Bring your own scissors and adhesive.
This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, May 13, 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 "All" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. Desmond is a professor of sociolog...

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

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

Medicare and ACA Enrollment Assistance

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Are you confused with all the healthcare choices? Evergreen Park resident Joyce Bonner will be in the Library to provide you with answers, referrals, and resources to make an infor...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Are you confused with all the healthcare choices? Evergreen Park resident Joyce Bonner will be in the Library to provide you with answers, referrals, and resources to make an informed decision.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Minute to Win-It Game Night!

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We're bringing back those zany Minute to Win it games. Join us for an evening a friendly, funny competition.  For kids in grades K-5.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

We're bringing back those zany Minute to Win it games. Join us for an evening a friendly, funny competition.  For kids in grades K-5.

This event is in the "All" group.

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Each regular agenda provides time for public participation. Patrons addressing the Library Board must state their full name for the rec...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All
Event Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Each regular agenda provides time for public participation. Patrons addressing the Library Board must state their full name for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, May 15, 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, May 15, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Conversation with YA Author Rebecca Garner

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Meet YA author and teenager-at-heart Rebecca Garner. Rebecca returns to the Library to discuss her new release Dear Boyfriend… and Other High School Dilemmas. This is the seco...

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

Meet YA author and teenager-at-heart Rebecca Garner. Rebecca returns to the Library to discuss her new release Dear Boyfriend… and Other High School Dilemmas. This is the second book in the Emma Bishop series by Rebecca Garner.

This event is in the "All" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

   Register: Matthew Desmond

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

 

 

 

Register: Matthew Desmond

This event is in the "Children" group.

Guess the Book in the Jar

All Day 5/16 - 5/31
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Guess the title of the shredded book in a jar in the Children's Department.  Correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing.  The winner will be announced on June 3...

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

Guess the title of the shredded book in a jar in the Children's Department.  Correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing.  The winner will be announced on June 3rd.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Part 1

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class.  

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class. 


 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Lunch & Learn: Explore Pathways to Engineering at Moriane Valley Community College

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about The Engineering Pathways program offered at Moraine Valley is a smart and cost-effective way to guarantee transfer admission into the College of Engineering at the...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn about The Engineering Pathways program offered at Moraine Valley is a smart and cost-effective way to guarantee transfer admission into the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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, May 17, 2025 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stacks Social Club Volunteer: Therapy Dog Visit

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Volunteer Calendar
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Stacks Social Club! We need your help with setup, assisting club members with activities, and cleanup.  This is a fun and rewarding way to e...

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

Thank you for volunteering for the Stacks Social Club! We need your help with setup, assisting club members with activities, and cleanup.  This is a fun and rewarding way to earn service learning hours.

 

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

Stacks Social Club: Therapy Dog Visit & DIY Dog Toys

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The Library welcomes back the Hinsdale Humane Society for a pawsitively wonderful therapy dog visit.    Along with our visit, club members can make dog toys to donate to ...

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

The Library welcomes back the Hinsdale Humane Society for a pawsitively wonderful therapy dog visit.    Along with our visit, club members can make dog toys to donate to the shelter.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Playdate

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.March 30: Playdough PlaydateApril 27: Parachute PlaydateMay 18: Build It PlaydateRegister for one, two, or all three...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Part 1

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class.  

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class. 


 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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, May 20, 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.Mar 11       Green SlimeMar 25      ...

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.

Mar 11       Green Slime

Mar 25       Seed Sowing

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

3D Printing Workshop: Croc Charm

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom Croc charm using Tinkercad.com. Basic computer skills required.Prior to the start of this class, please register for a free account at Tinkercad.c...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Learn how to design a custom Croc charm using Tinkercad.com. Basic computer skills required.