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Tech Help Drop-In

1:15pm–3:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Tech Time Drop-In is an opportunity for patrons to ask “how-to” technology questions and get assistance with using their personal devices from our Evergreen Park Community High School Tech Interns.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Snack and STEAM

3:30pm–5:15pm
Teens
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Event Details:

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

Mar 4     Battle of the Bridges 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories & STEAM

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.

This event is in the "Children" group

Earth Day Craft Nights

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin, Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're celebrating Earth Day!  Join us to make some nature-inspired crafts.  Register for 1, 2, or all 3 days!

April 8--Nature Prints

April 15--Pet Rocks

April 22--Coffee Filter Trees

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

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Typing Class

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

This event is in the "Children" group

After School Doodle Club

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Be a High School Reading Buddy

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

5:00pm–6:15pm
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 "All" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Abraham Lincoln and the Common Soldier

6:30pm–7:30pm
All, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Adults
Program Type: 250 USA Anniversary
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn from historian Robert L. Girardi about the special relationship President Lincoln shared with the Union soldiers in the Civil War, how he spent every day of his presidency surrounded by soldiers and why they called him Father Abraham.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spoke & Vine Pop-up Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Evergreen Park's Spoke & Vine Wine Bar at 3146 W. 95th Street, to discuss The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai. Wine is available for purchase and a light food selection will be provided. This is a 21+ event.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Program Type: Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Computer Basics Part 2

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

Learn to navigate the Internet using search engines, Internet browsers, and more. Computer Basics Part 1 is not required, but is recommended.

This event is in the "Children" group

Lil' Builders

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us weekly for a morning of building. We'll use the library's special blocks to build, meet new friends, and work on our fine motor skills! For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.  There is no Lil' Builders on April 10.

This event is in the "All" group

Craft Supply Swap

12:00pm–5:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 15, or Thursday, April 16.

This event is in the "All" group

Craft Supply Swap

9:00am–4:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 15, or Thursday, April 16.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin
Registration Required
Event Details:

Harriet Knudson, a founder of the Springfield, Illinois Civic Garden Club, dreamed of creating a garden that would be a “living memorial to Abraham Lincoln.”  She took action to make this dream become a reality, working with renowned landscap

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

Helen Cuprisin Earth Day Celebration

10:00am–1:00pm
Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin
Event Details:

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.

Please join us! Timeline for the day:

This event is in the "All" group

Rain Barrel Art Project

10:00am–1:00pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin
Event Details:

Decorate rain barrels by painting and drawing on them. 

This event is in the "All" group

Herbal Treasures

11:00am–12:00pm
All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step back in time and uncover the traditional wisdom of herbs! This engaging talk explores historical herbal remedies, folklore, and the Victorian language of flowers.

This event is in the "All" group

Dryer Balls

12:30pm–1:30pm
All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Barb Simon to teach us how to make non-toxic, eco-friendly dryer balls, the natural alternative to dryer sheets and fabric softener. Barb will raffle off 10 dryer balls for patrons to take home. 

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

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

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

Stacks Social Club

11:00am–12:15pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.