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Nonperishable Food Drive!

All Day 10/12 - 11/20
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

We'll be collecting nonperishable food at the Children's Services Desk from October 12 through November 20. All food collected will be donated to the Village Pantry. You ...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

We'll be collecting nonperishable food at the Children's Services Desk from October 12 through November 20. All food collected will be donated to the Village Pantry. You CAN help fight hunger. Bring in a nonperishable food donation!

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.

Dial-A-Story Holiday Community Takeover!

All Day 11/1 - 11/29
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line. Find your favorite holiday picture book, short story, poem, or chapter, make an audio recording of you reading it, and send it...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Book with a Slice Teen Holiday Book Subscription

All Day 11/1 - 12/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! We can't wait to match you up with a book you'll savor, and a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza. Please answer a few questions on this Google Form to help our librarians...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! We can't wait to match you up with a book you'll savor, and a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Letters to Santa

All Day 11/18 - 12/4
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
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!

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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 Novemb...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens
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.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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.

Ruth Handler: The Woman Behind the Creation of Barbie

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults
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. ...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
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

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create this adorable Christmas Tree Gnome with Donna.

Required
Payment
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 re...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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.

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club at Evergreen Park Community High School

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

High School book lovers are invited to the Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club. Teens from all the area high schools are welcome to participate in the Evergreen Reads for the Lincoln...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
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 Pa...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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 ...

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

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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 re...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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.

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
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 practi...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
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"

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:30am - 4:00pm
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Take a Trip!
Age Group:
Adults
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 America...

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.

FULL Fall 2 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults
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. Certifi...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Health & Wellness, Seniors
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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Zoom Fall 2 Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Seniors
Age Group:
Adults
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.  Cer...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Stretches

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month, Stranger Than Fiction Book Club is joining Cookbook Book Club to enjoy an Illinois Libraries Presentation with Chef Art Smith. Please register for the Illinois Librarie...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

This month, Stranger Than Fiction Book Club is joining Cookbook Book Club to enjoy an Illinois Libraries Presentation with Chef Art Smith. Please register for the Illinois Libraries Present program at the link below.

This event is in the "All" group.

Cookbook Book Club Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Books by Art Smith will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.  Bring a dish from his book to share.  Enjoy his interview via Zoom after dinner.  

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Books by Art Smith will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.  Bring a dish from his book to share.  Enjoy his interview via Zoom after dinner.

 

This event is in the "All" group.

Holiday Tips & Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Age Group:
All
Event Details:

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time Jame...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All
Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present
Event Details:

Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There's no Preschool Storytime on October 24 or November 28.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There's no Preschool Storytime on October 24 or November 28.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

YouTube Basics

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to navigate YouTube.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to navigate YouTube.