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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: 4
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!

This event is in the "Children" group.

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 October 21 and November 25.  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: 12
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 "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Join Lynn Rymarz in this dramatic portrayal of Ruth Handler. Hear the story of Barbie, from inspiration to creation, as well as Ruth's story from humble beginnings to success. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Christmas Tree Gnome

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create this adorable Christmas Tree Gnome with Donna.

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: 0
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 22 and November 26. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

High School book lovers are invited to the Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snack & STEAM

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

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

Oct 22      Build a Bone Bridge

Nov 5       Construct a Ballot Box

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: 2
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.

Sep. 3--Bubble Wrap Printed Apples

Sep. 17--Sponge Painted Leaves

Oct. 1--Cotton Ball Ghosts

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.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups.

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Take a Trip - " A Beautiful Noise"

11:30am - 4:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Take a Trip!
Event Details:

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.

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.