Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

Adult Coloring Contest

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Calling all budding artists! The Adult Coloring Contest is open to anyone ages 18 and older. Beginning January 2, grab an official coloring sheet form at the Library or online. Submit your artwork on or before January 31.

Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

From January 2 through February 28, complete 5 reading activities in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to get BINGO! Turn in completed BINGO card by February 28, 2025 to claim your prize. One prize per participant.

Plant a Tree with the EPPL

All Day 1/14 - 3/15
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Home & Garden
Event Details:

We are celebrating Earth Day this Spring by participating in the Neighborhood Forest free tree program for kids.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  Please register.

Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club at Bookies

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Read in the quiet comfort of a charming local bookshop! The Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club is meeting at Bookies!

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: 2
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.

History of Hip Hop Part 2

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History, Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

In his first hip hop presentation, Dr. Davis examined the genesis, cultural norms, and societal impact of hip hop. He's returning by popular demand for part 2 on this topic.

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!

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: Unlimited
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  Please register.

Zoom Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. 

Homemade Fire Cider with Madelyn

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Local gardener and herb-lover Madelyn Kenny will teach us how to make Fire Cider.

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.

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!

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

7:00pm - 8:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name.

Animals in Winter

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

How do animals survive through the snowy winter months? We will explore this and other questions about winter wildlife while creating collage posters about these fascinating creatures. Please register.

Anime Fan Fest Volunteer

4:45pm - 6:45pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Anime Fan Fest! Volunteers will help with setup, crafts, games, resfreshments, and clean up.

 

Amine Fan Fest

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Don't miss this party Anime/Manga fans! Get together after hours to draw, play Yu-Gi-Oh, watch anime, and roll some candy sushi.  Costumes are welcome!

Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish

10:30am - 11:00am
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:

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres.

Just Dance Battle

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: Music, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

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 January 20, 2025.  Please register.

Organize Your Computer Files

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how to create folders and organize your files.

Blood Drive

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

EP Library and The Community Blood Center will host a blood drive from 1 to 5 pm.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  Please register.