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Dungeons & Dragons Teen Summer Sessions

Teen Dungeons & Dragon Club

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Want to go on an epic adventure? Play Dungeons and Dragons! It is a role-playing game where you build a character, join a party, and go on a quest.  

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

Want to go on an epic adventure? Play Dungeons and Dragons! It is a role-playing game where you build a character, join a party, and go on a quest.

 

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 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!

Remarkably Bright Creatures book cover

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend. This program is made ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Genealogy Meet-Up

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet with other genealogy enthusiasts to learn how to use Library resources like Ancestry.com Library Edition, HeritageHub, and the Library's Local History collection, and use this...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Meet with other genealogy enthusiasts to learn how to use Library resources like Ancestry.com Library Edition, HeritageHub, and the Library's Local History collection, and use this dedicated time to research your family's history! 

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 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.
Evergreen Park Public Library Logo

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
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 and address...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
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 and address for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

stroke support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 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: 20
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. 

Library Foundation Logo

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services an...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services and fundraising efforts?

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 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.
Evergreen Park Public Library Logo

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
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 and address...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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 and address for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

stroke support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 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: 20
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. 

Aromatherapy with Joan Z

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Pinyon Pine   **First 20 registered will receive a free essential oil sample.  Certified Aromatherapist, Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC will introduce the ma...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Pinyon Pine

 

**First 20 registered will receive a free essential oil sample. 

Two women holding puppets in front of a leaf garland.

Firefly Family Theatre presents: The Harvest Moon

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome a new season. Watch the changing leaves, gather acorns with a silly squirrel and experience all the sights and sounds of ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 70
Event Details:

Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome a new season.

Vampire with pointy ears and long, claw-like fingers

Nosferatu: Silent Film Theater

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie, Performance
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with a horror classic: Nosferatu! Watch the original silent film with LIVE organ accompaniment by Jay Warren.  Please register.  This is an all-ages s...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Movie, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween with a horror classic: Nosferatu! Watch the original silent film with LIVE organ accompaniment by Jay Warren.  Please register.  This is an all-ages show.

H.H. Holmes with Michelle Gibbons

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will discuss the horrific murders of the 1893 World’s Fair serial killer, H.H. Holmes. The crimes of his life, ranging from forgery to seria...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Historical Presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will discuss the horrific murders of the 1893 World’s Fair serial killer, H.H. Holmes.

Three ghosts around a campfire.

Draw Spooky Stories with Andertoons

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

We’ll draw ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and Gary in this fun cartooning class! Who’s Gary? You’ll have to wait and see!  Please register.  For kids in kindergarten through 8t...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

We’ll draw ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and Gary in this fun cartooning class! Who’s Gary? You’ll have to wait and see!  Please register.  For kids in kindergarten through 8th grade.

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 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.
Evergreen Park Public Library Logo

Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
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 and address...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
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 and address for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

Ruth Handler and Barbie

Ruth Handler: The Woman Behind the Creation of Barbie

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Lynn Rymarz in this dramatic portrayal of Ruth Handler. Hear the story of Barbie, from inspiration to creation, as well as Ruth's story from humble beginnings to success. ...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Join Lynn Rymarz in this dramatic portrayal of Ruth Handler. Hear the story of Barbie, from inspiration to creation, as well as Ruth's story from humble beginnings to success. 

stroke support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 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: 20
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. 

Santa figurine.

Christmas Figurine Painting for Kids!

Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Choose a Christmas figurine and enjoy an afternoon of holiday music, snacks, and painting.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Please register.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Choose a Christmas figurine and enjoy an afternoon of holiday music, snacks, and painting.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Please register.

Library Foundation Logo

Library Foundation Meeting

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services an...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Are you interested in joining the Library Foundation's mission to enhance the quality and scope of the Library's resources? Do you have innovative ideas for new Library services and fundraising efforts?

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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.