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Food Drive of the Month: Canned Beans!

All Day 5/1 - 5/15
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

Bob Erlich's Butterfly Garden Plant Sale

05/09/2025 @ 9:00am - 05/20/2025 @ 5:00pm
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin, Environment
Event Details:

Offsite by appointment. 

Call 708.209.2809 to make an appointment. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

All Day 5/12 - 5/17
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 May 12 through May 17 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

CANCELED - Stampin' Up

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

Please be advised that May's Stampin' Up class is canceled. We look forward to its return on June 10 at 6:30 pm.

This event is in the "All" group.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

6:30pm - 8:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
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 "All" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

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

Join us to close out our fourth season with bestselling author Matthew Desmond in conversation with award-winning journalist, Natalie Moore. 

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
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 "Children" group.

Minute to Win-It Game Night!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're bringing back those zany Minute to Win it games. Join us for an evening a friendly, funny competition.  For kids in grades K-5.

This event is in the "All" group.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All
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 for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
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 Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet YA author and teenager-at-heart Rebecca Garner. Rebecca returns to the Library to discuss her new release Dear Boyfriend… and Other High School Dilemmas. This is the second book in the Emma Bishop series by Rebecca Garner.

This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

 

 

 

Register: Matthew Desmond

This event is in the "Children" group.

Guess the Book in the Jar

All Day 5/16 - 5/31
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Guess the title of the shredded book in a jar in the Children's Department.  Correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing.  The winner will be announced on June 3rd.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Part 1

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

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class. 


 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the Engineering Pathways program offered at Moraine Valley Community College.

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 Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Technology
Registration Required
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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Stacks Social Club! We need your help with setup, assisting club members with activities, and cleanup.  This is a fun and rewarding way to earn service learning hours.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Library welcomes back the Hinsdale Humane Society for a pawsitively wonderful therapy dog visit.    Along with our visit, club members can make dog toys to donate to the shelter.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Playdate

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Basics Part 1

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

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class. 


 

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

The Stroke Support Group brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and other interested parties for mutual help, fellowship, and education. Focused topics are discussed at each meeting. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snack & STEAM

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Mar 11       Green Slime

Mar 25       Seed Sowing