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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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Domino Topplers Club

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Build Domino runs, then knock them down!  We'll supply the Dominoes and challenge cards; you bring your creativity!

This event is in the "Children" group.
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paint a Gingerbread House!

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Paint a birdhouse in the style of a gingerbread house!  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: 15
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Stretches

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Christmas Paint & Sip for Kids!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 pre-drawn canvas and enjoy an evening of holiday music, snacks, and painting.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Santa Saturday!

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Santa is visiting the Library!  We'll have holiday activities, snacks, and a visit from Dreezy Claus! Bring a camera if you'd like to take a picture!  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Holiday Concert with Shannon Ward

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

The Library welcomes back local favorite Shannon Ward and her acoustic guitar for a rockin' holiday concert.  Shannon will play holiday favorites and add a few country hits too.  Light refreshments will be served. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fireside Tales

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

This event is in the "All" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 21
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

New Year's Eve Eve Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We're gonna party like it's the day before New Year's Eve!  We'll have stories, snacks, noise makers, dancing, and a countdown to noon.  Feel free to wear your party clothes.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sip & Dot

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Enjoy a warm beverage and use pointillism to create a winter scene.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

"Frozen" Movie Party!

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Meet Elsa, warm up with hot cocoa and a snack, then sing along with the movie Frozen! Feel free to dress up as your favorite winter character. Elsa will visit from 2:00-2:30 pm, so don't be late!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yeti Luminaries

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Make a cute clay yeti luminary out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On January 5, we will build the body from a pinch pot.  On January 12, we will paint our luminaries.  You must attend both sessions.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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: Unlimited
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

December 3--Torn Paper Wreaths

January 7--Newspaper Polar Bears

February 4--Coffee Filter Hearts

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Stretches

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

DIY Snow Globes

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We will be making mason jar snow globes. All materials will be provided. However, if you have a small figurine you'd like to add to your snow globe, please bring it.  Please register.