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Nonperishable Food Drive!

All Day 10/12 - 11/20
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We'll be collecting nonperishable food at the Children's Services Desk from October 12 through November 20. All food collected will be donated to the Village Pantry. You CAN help fight hunger. Bring in a nonperishable food donation!

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.

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

11/11/2024 @ 2:00pm - 11/17/2024 @ 4:00pm
Children
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 2PM on November 11 through 4PM on November 17 to find pictures hidden throughout the library and earn a small prize.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stampin' Up

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Esther Thoele of Stampin' Up will teach you how to use decorative rubber stamps and accessories to make personal greeting cards. Participants will create different themed cards each month. Bring your own scissors and adhesive.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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.  There is no Toddler Time on October 23 and November 27. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you confused with all the healthcare choices? Evergreen Park resident Joyce Bonner will be in the Library to provide you with answers, referrals, and resources to make an informed decision.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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. 

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Event Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Each regular agenda provides time for public participation. Patrons addressing the Library Board must state their full name and address for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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 "Adults" group.
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.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook STEM Challenge

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Construct a house for the Three Little Pigs using materials provided.  See if your house can stand up to the huffing and puffing of the Big Bad Wolf!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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.

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 "Adults" group.

Google Drive

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 save, documents, upload files, and create folders in Google Drive.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Sweet Friday Teen Multicultural Graphic Novel Book Club brings teens together to talk about race, ethnicity, ability, and gender. We cook up somethin' sweet at each meeting! This month we will discuss Piece by Piece by Priya Huq. 

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 "Teens" group.

Bob Ross Like Painting Party

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

Paint along with Bob Ross and create your own masterpiece. Beloved artist Bob Ross hosted an instructional painting show called "The Joy of Painting" from 1983 to 1994.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Stacks Social Club meeting.

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

Volunteer for the Stacks Social Club Meeting

11:00am - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

The Library welcomes the Stacks Social Club, which serves young adults with disabilities, to recreate, socialize, and learn in a welcoming setting!  Each month the Library opens one hour early for families/guardians who would like their young

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

Come Write In

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Writers' Corner
Event Details:

Gather with other National Novel Writing Month writers and be inspired by the literary atmosphere. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!