Upcoming Events

The Library has plenty of resources you may not be using (or aware of!) In honor of National Library Week, join us for a showcase of our digital resources such as

Celebrate National Poetry Month in our Teen Poetry Makerspace! Try blackout poetry, magnetic poetry, book spine poetry, found poetry, and more. 

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.

Create a team of 2-6 people and join us for a fun-filled morning of trivia!  Each team must have at least one child aged 13 or younger and one adult.  Most appropriate for families with children in 3rd grade and older.

Learn how to personalize your own Bike License Plate with your name, something silly or unique, which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

Explore a healthcare career! Moraine Valley's Health Sciences programs provide students with strong employment prospects in the health care field.

Thank you for volunteering for the Stacks Social Club. Your tasks include helping with setup, assisting the club members with the activity, and cleanup. 

Let's dig in and learn how to make a terrarium! Try out your green thumb and create a beautiful home for hardy succulents.  The Stacks Social Club serves teens and young adults with disabilities. 

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.

Celebrate National Poetry Month in our Teen Poetry Makerspace! Try blackout poetry, magnetic poetry, book spine poetry, found poetry, and more. 

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.

Join us as we celebrate the memory of Helen Cuprisin and all things green! The day will include free Zinnia seeds, a craft swap, a plant swap, and a presentation from a Master Gardener.

Please join us! Timeline for the day:

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.

Did you know that nature journaling or wandering outdoors with a notebook and pencil will help you pay attention to native plants and animals, reduce anxiety, and feed your sense of wonder and curiosity?

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.

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.

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people.

Meet artist, author, and adventurer Ryan Estrada!

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math.  Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack.

Mar 11       Green Slime

Mar 25       Seed Sowing

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.

Join us for a discussion and art reception for local artist G.L. Smothers. Pieces will be on display in the Adult Services area throughout the month of May.

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.  Most appropriate for families with children in 3rd grade and older.