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Village School Supply Drive

Village School Supply Drive

All Day 7/15 - 8/15
Evergreen Park Public Library

Back-to-school season can be a challenging time for some families. Please donate school supplies to set Evergreen Park students up for academic success.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Back-to-school season can be a challenging time for some families. Please donate school supplies to set Evergreen Park students up for academic success.

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Nonperishable School Snacks

All Day 8/1 - 8/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

Small child walking through library stacks.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

All Day 8/11 - 8/16
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from August 11-16 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

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

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from August 11-16 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

Children bouncing balls on a parachute in the park.

Stories in the Park

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Puzzle Race!

Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Register your team of up to five puzzlers and race other puzzle enthusiasts to see who can complete the same 500-piece puzzle the quickest. The fastest team takes home the prize! Puzzles are provided.

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

Register your team of up to five puzzlers and race other puzzle enthusiasts to see who can complete the same 500-piece puzzle the quickest. The fastest team takes home the prize! Puzzles are provided.

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

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

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

Stroke Support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, August 19, 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. 

Today's Topic: Stroke in the young

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. 

Today's Topic: Stroke in the young

Pet Tags

3D Print Workshop: Pet Tags

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Personalize your own Pet Tags which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

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

Personalize your own Pet Tags which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All

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!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
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!

Brave the Wild River book cover

Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All

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!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: All
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!

Children bouncing balls on a parachute in the park.

Stories in the Park

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All

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!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: All
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!

"Color Our World" Sun Catchers Workshop Graphic

“Color Our World” Suncatchers Workshop

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to create a custom suncatcher to color your world with rainbow prisms.

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

Join us to create a custom suncatcher to color your world with rainbow prisms.

canary

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's selection is Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. 

 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's selection is Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. 

 

pinecone flowers

Natural Crafts with Anna

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join professional crafter and EP resident Anna as she demonstrates how to utilize natural elements to create beautiful crafts.  

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

Join professional crafter and EP resident Anna as she demonstrates how to utilize natural elements to create beautiful crafts.  

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All

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!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: All
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!

Citizens Utility Board Energy Savings Clinic

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you concerned about the rise in utility prices? Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for information about how to reduce your energy usage.

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

Are you concerned about the rise in utility prices? Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for information about how to reduce your energy usage.

Children bouncing balls on a parachute in the park.

Stories in the Park

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library, Linda McKeown, Virtual, Off Site, Volunteer Calendar
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Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Cereal and Oatmeal

All Day 9/2 - 9/16
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.