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Dial-A-Story Holiday Community Takeover!

All Day 11/1 - 11/29
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line.

Book with a Slice Teen Holiday Book Subscription

All Day 11/1 - 12/15
Teens
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! We can't wait to match you up with a book you'll savor, and a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza.

Letters to Santa

All Day 11/18 - 12/4
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Starting at 11 am on Monday, November 18, drop in anytime through Wednesday, December 4 to write your letter to Santa and send it off!

Preschool Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration 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 October 24 or November 28.

YouTube Basics

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to navigate YouTube.

OSF Healthcare Grief Support Group

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Offering supportive and skilled support for those who are mourning the death of their loved one. Contact Sheila Reed at sheila.a.reed@osfhealthcare.org  or 708.229.4299 to register for this program.

 

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

3:00pm - 5:00pm
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us once a month, anytime from 3-5 pm, to make holiday cards for kids who are hospitalized.  People of all ages are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

Be a High School Reading Buddy

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
Registration 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.

Reading Buddies

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Registration 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!

Snack & STEAM: Cranberry Slime

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Make cranberry slime just in time for Thanksgiving.

Family Trivia Afternoon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Create a team of 2-6 people and join us for a fun-filled afternoon of trivia!  Each team must have at least one child aged 13 or younger and one adult.  

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make a Thanksgiving craft, snack on popcorn and jellybeans, and watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.  Please register.

Author Book Signing with Local Teen Mindy Marroquin

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Library is thrilled to host hometown teen author Mindy Marroquin for a book signing! Chat with Mindy about her fantasy graphic novel series Starchilld.  Cookies with Mindy's sticker art will be served.

Build It: Lego Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, Technology
Event Details:

At this free-play program, children are provided an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with Legos. 

3D Print Workshop: Snowflake

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to design a unique snowflake that we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Basic computer skills are required.

Lil' Scientists

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 ages 3-8.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
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!

Library Closed: Thanksgiving Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library

Holiday Portraits Fundraiser

All Day
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Event Details:

Support the Evergreen Park Library Foundation while knocking out a task on your holiday to-do list! 

Further Information

Paid Event Refund Policy

  1. Cancelations must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of a program to receive a refund.
  2. Trip refunds will be granted only if the vacated spot is filled.
  3. There are no refunds for cancelation of an Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation event.
  4. There are no partial refunds.
  5. Refunds will be paid in the manner tendered; i.e., cash, check, or charge.

Holiday Portraits Fundraiser

All Day
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Event Details:

Support the Evergreen Park Library Foundation while knocking out a task on your holiday to-do list! 

Further Information

Paid Event Refund Policy

  1. Cancelations must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of a program to receive a refund.
  2. Trip refunds will be granted only if the vacated spot is filled.
  3. There are no refunds for cancelation of an Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation event.
  4. There are no partial refunds.
  5. Refunds will be paid in the manner tendered; i.e., cash, check, or charge.

Christmas Figurine Painting for Kids!

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Baby Bookworms

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. There is no Baby Bookworms on October 21 and November 25.  Please register.

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Chess rookies and masters meet at the Library to learn and play chess.  EPCHS Chess players will teach the fundamentals of the game.  All levels of play are welcome.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.