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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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Play Sunday

1:30pm–3:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3 pm for some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Bookworms

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:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Introduction to Mahjong

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Denise Nelligan, a passionate local mahjong instructor as she introduces you to the timeless game of Mahjong—both in its original Chinese style and the adapted American version. 

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

3D Printing Workshops

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lean how to create a 3D design in Tinkercad.  Library staff will guide you through the steps.  Basic computer skills are required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

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:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.

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

Introduction to the Instant Pot

6:00pm–7:00pm
All, Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Curious about the Instant Pot? Have one and want to do more with it? Cookbook author and Instant Pot expert Emily Paster will share her tips and tricks to get the most out of your electric pressure cooker. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Spring into STEAM

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Spring is the perfect time to learn more about the world around us!  Join in the fun with new STEAM activities every class!  For kids in grades 3-5.  Please register.

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:

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler Time

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:

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.

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

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

This event is in the "All" group

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

Earth Day Nature Hopscotch

3:30pm–4:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by hopping into nature. We’ll head outside to create a hopscotch course using sticks, rocks, and other natural materials from the environment.

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 "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 "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

Spring Book Sale

All Day 4/24–4/26
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Discover a treasure trove of books, CDs, DVDs, and more. Proceeds benefit the EP Library Foundation. 

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

Evergreen Park Recreation Department Preschool Art Exhibit

All Day 4/24–5/4
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Evergreen Park Recreation Department Preschool students share their art with the community! The exhibit will be up through May 4.

This event is in the "Teens" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Sale
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Sale Volunteer: 18 and Older

9:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Sale
Registration Required