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Create Like the Masters

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

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used. For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

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 stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

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 stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group

Create Like the Masters

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

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used. For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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:
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:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Crafts with Donna

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

The “Busted Canvas” or “Exploding Canvas” trend is incredibly fun and addictive. Join us.

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 stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

This event is in the "All" group
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

The Library welcomes back artist and Evergreen Park Community High School art educator Libby McArthur for a reception to celebrate the Inktober Exhibit on displa

This event is in the "Children" group

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a Thanksgiving craft, snack on popcorn and jellybeans, and watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group

Create Like the Masters

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

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used. For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

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 stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

This event is in the "Children" group

Merry Grinchmas!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Merry Grinchmas!  Join the Grinch for crafts, snacks and the 1966 movie, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Just a warning, the Grinch WILL be visiting.  Green, Grinchy, or other holiday attire is encouraged!

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

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

12:00pm–4:00pm
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Join us anytime from noon-4pm to make handmade cards for kids who are hospitalized.  Children, teens, and adults are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

This event is in the "Teens" group

Make a Sock Gnome

3:30pm–4:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get festive and make holiday gnomes using socks!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stampin' Up

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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

Hot Cocoa and Crochet with Ava

4:00pm–5:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a bookmark in two sessions with Ava! Hot cocoa will be served. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Make a Moomin!

6:00pm–6:45pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enter the world of Moomin Trolls! We will use perler beads to craft our own characters from the Finn Family Moomintroll series by Tove Jansson. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Free Play Fridays

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Event Details:

Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.

December 12--Build with Strawbees

December 19--Board Games

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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a gingerbread house out of graham crackers and candy.  Please register.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Hot Cocoa and Crochet with Ava

4:00pm–5:15pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to crochet a bookmark in two sessions with Ava! Hot cocoa will be served. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Makers

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

Join us to make something fun with your little one.

This event is in the "Children" group

Free Play Fridays

3:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Event Details:

Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.

December 12--Build with Strawbees

December 19--Board Games

This event is in the "Children" group

Santa Saturday!

12:00pm–1:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Santa is visiting the Library!  We'll have holiday activities, snacks, and a visit from Dreezy Claus! Bring a camera if you'd like to take a picture!  Please register.