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Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sunday hours resume September 15, Noon-4 pm.

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Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sunday hours resume September 15, Noon-4 pm.

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Baby Bookworms

Monday, June 24, 2024 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.  Please register.  There is no Baby Bookworms ...

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

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver.  Please register.  There is no Baby Bookworms on July 1.

Cartoon baby with an open book on his/her lap.

Baby Bookworms

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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.  Please register.  There is no Baby Bookworms ...

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

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver.  Please register.  There is no Baby Bookworms on July 1.

Chess Rookies and Masters Meetup

Chess Rookies and Masters Meetup

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Game on! 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...

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

Game on! 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.

The words, Countdown to Kindergarten.

Countdown to Kindergarten

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Is your little one about to start kindergarten? Let’s get prepared together! These sessions will prepare you and your little one for the big step into kindergarten. We will explore...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Is your little one about to start kindergarten? Let’s get prepared together! These sessions will prepare you and your little one for the big step into kindergarten.

session 3 retirement university

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

estate planning long-term care and legacy planning 

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

estate planning long-term care and legacy planning 

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. There is no Toddler Time on July 2.

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

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. There is no Toddler Time on July 2.

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Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, June 25, 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. 

Today's Topic: Heat Stroke vs Stroke

Sweet Summer Snack $ STEM

Snack & Stem: Sweet Summer Programs

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sweet Summer Snack & STEM Programs: Jun 11     Make Edible Pudding Slime June 25   Make a Mosquito-repelling Candle Jul 9      ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Sweet Summer Snack & STEM Programs:

Jun 11     Make Edible Pudding Slime

June 25   Make a Mosquito-repelling Candle

Jul 9        Make Ice Cream in a Bag

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Interactive Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Movie

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready to take a trip into a world of pure imagination!  Sing along with the Oompa Loompas and cheer Charlie on his way through Willy Wonka's amazing, fabulous, stupendous,...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

Get ready to take a trip into a world of pure imagination!  Sing along with the Oompa Loompas and cheer Charlie on his way through Willy Wonka's amazing, fabulous, stupendous, chocolate factory in the original 1971 movie version.  Each r

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Introduction to Self-Publishing

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
NaNoWriMo
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

You've got a story to tell, but how? Now that independent authors are taking up a larger share of the market, learn the basics of publishing your own book from self-publishing cons...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: NaNoWriMo
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

You've got a story to tell, but how?

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, June 25, 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!

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregiver.  Please register.  There is no Toddler Time on June 19.

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

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregiver.  Please register.  There is no Toddler Time on June 19.

English Conversation Group

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups. Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practi...

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

Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups.

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

switchboard soldiers book cover

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, June 26, 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 Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend. This program is mad...

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 Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Volunteer!

Bag Candy for the EP 4th of July Parade

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

A sweet summer calls for candy! Help us bag candy to prepare for the Evergreen Park 4th of July Parade on Friday, June 28.  Start racking up service hours for the 2024-2025 sc...

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

A sweet summer calls for candy! Help us bag candy to prepare for the Evergreen Park 4th of July Parade on Friday, June 28.  Start racking up service hours for the 2024-2025 school year.

A man holding a spatula and wearing a chef's hat and apron

Fantastic Food Firsts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History, Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Chef Al Dente as he takes you on a journey exploring the fascinating origins of popular foods.  Discover culinary trivia, such as the birthplace of the first ice cream su...

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

Join Chef Al Dente as he takes you on a journey exploring the fascinating origins of popular foods.  Discover culinary trivia, such as the birthplace of the first ice cream sundae and the elusive inventor of the first marshmallow.  Don't

Genealogy Meet-Up

Wednesday, June 26, 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! 

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Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There's no Preschool Storytime on July 4.

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

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There's no Preschool Storytime on July 4.

A hand drawing a doughnut on Shrinky Dink plastic.

Sweet Shrinky Dinks

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Design your own sweet Shrinky Dinks and watch them shrink like magic right before your eyes.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Design your own sweet Shrinky Dinks and watch them shrink like magic right before your eyes.

Literary Picnic with Chicago Poet Audacious Don

Literary Picnic with Chicago Poet Audacious Don

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Outdoor poetry writing workshop and sweet summer picnic with Chicago poet Audacious Don at James J. Sexton Park.  The Library will provide a delicious summer picnic, journals,...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Author Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Outdoor poetry writing workshop and sweet summer picnic with Chicago poet Audacious Don at James J. Sexton Park.  The Library will provide a delicious summer picnic, journals, and writing instruments.

Qigong

CQ and Sound with Gail Morales

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly workshop is a combination of qigong and beautiful sounds.  Qigong involves a series of slow-flowing movements and deep measured breathing while in ...

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

This beginner-friendly workshop is a combination of qigong and beautiful sounds.  Qigong involves a series of slow-flowing movements and deep measured breathing while in a chair or standing.  The workshop ends with so

Romantic Comedy

Pop-Up Book Club

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Evergreen Park's Spoke & Vine Wine Bar 3146 95th St., to discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. Wine is available for purchase, and a ligh...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at Evergreen Park's Spoke & Vine Wine Bar 3146 95th St., to discuss 

A red, white, and blue top hat.

4th of July Drop-In Craft

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop in anytime from 10 am to 2 pm to make a patriotic craft!

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

Drop in anytime from 10 am to 2 pm to make a patriotic craft!