Week Calendar

Meet us at Evergreen Park's Yukich Fields!

Preschool Storytime combines stories, songs, crafts, and games for kids from 3-5 years old (siblings welcome). We'll meet at Bejcek Park (90th and Troy). Please register.  There is no Preschool Storytime on July 4.

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers (siblings welcome). We'll meet at Bejcek Park (90th and Troy). Please register.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby! For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver (siblings welcome).  We'll meet at Bejcek Park (90th and Troy).  Please register.

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

Bus leaves the Library at 10 am.

Adad Ocampo will cover the basics of creating and editing a document that can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection. Note: you will need to create a Google (Gmail) account prior to the program.

Bring a box big enough for your child to sit in.  Use our craft supplies to turn the box into a car!  Then your child can hop into the driver's seat, grab a snack and watch a short cartoon.  Craft supplies and snack provided. 

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 crochet or knitting tips, or just drop in for an early afternoon hangout.

Kids ages 2-5 engage with books through poses, shapes and stretches.  Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel.  Please register.  There is no noon Stories and Stretches on June 16.

Do you understand how books are put in order at the Library?  Would you prefer to volunteer for a quiet activity?  We need you to shelve our books.

Do you understand how books are put in order at the Library?  Would you prefer to volunteer for a quiet activity?  We need you to shelve our books.

Sean Masterson's family magic show imaginatively combines sleight-of-hand, mind-blowing illusions, and audience participation. For families with children ages 5 and up. Please register.

Help kids with code breaking and other important spy skills.  Set up and clean up.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to attend this top-secret program and put your spy skills to the test. You'll work on your code-breaking abilities, physical agility, and important spy skills.

Help us lead children through STEAM activities and experiments.  Set up and clean up.

Join us each week as we delve into different STEAM topics, from animals to engineering, and do interactive experiments and activities. For kids entering grades 1-5.  Registration required.

Help us wipe down and clean up the Children's Department.

The Teen Multicultural Book Club plunges into the dark world of Graceling. During the discussion, teens can make a monstrous bookmark. Crunchy, spicy, snacks will be served. Read and create at the Library!

This funny adventure film will be paired with cheesy, Chicago mix popcorn!  Home is based on Adam Rex's children's book 

Join Donna C in making homemade glass globe solar outdoor lights for your yard.  These are amazingly easy to put together. 

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 welcome.

Help parents and young kids with science activities.  Set up and clean up.

Join us for four weeks of science fun! We'll dig for dinosaurs, learn about metamorphosis, discover a rainbow, and more! For kids entering preschool through kindergarten. Registration required.

Join us for a fun night out with the family every Thursday.  Discover your creativity, play family games, and enjoy some fun quality time!  For kids entering grades K-5 and their grownups.  Please register each child attending.

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 and address for the record, and limit their comments to five minutes.