Name: Adult Coloring Contest
Start: 2025-01-02
End: 2025-01-31
Location: Evergreen Park Public Library

Adult Coloring Contest

All Day 1/2 - 1/31

Evergreen Park Public Library

Event Details:

Calling all budding artists! The Adult Coloring Contest is open to anyone ages 18 and older. Beginning January 2, grab an official coloring sheet form at the Library or online...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Event Details:

Calling all budding artists! The Adult Coloring Contest is open to anyone ages 18 and older. Beginning January 2, grab an official coloring sheet form at the Library or online. Submit your artwork on or before January 31.

Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28

Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

From January 2 through February 28, complete 5 reading activities in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to get BINGO! Turn in completed BINGO card by February 28, 2025 to cl...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

From January 2 through February 28, complete 5 reading activities in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to get BINGO! Turn in completed BINGO card by February 28, 2025 to claim your prize. One prize per participant.

Plant a Tree with the EPPL

All Day 1/14 - 3/15

Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Home & Garden

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

We are celebrating Earth Day this Spring by participating in the Neighborhood Forest free tree program for kids. Parents and caregivers can register online here for a free tree. Fi...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Home & Garden

Event Details:

We are celebrating Earth Day this Spring by participating in the Neighborhood Forest free tree program for kids.

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm

Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Stacks Social Club is a monthly meetup for young adults with disabilities and we need your help creating a fun meeting!Jan 19 Pilates & Smoothies (Thank you ...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Stacks Social Club is a monthly meetup for young adults with disabilities and we need your help creating a fun meeting!

Jan 19 Pilates & Smoothies (Thank you Beverly Ride On)

Stacks Social Club

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Stacks Social Club is a monthly meetup for young adults with disabilities.Jan 19 Pilates & Smoothies (Thank you Beverly Ride On)Feb 16 Pai...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Activity/Teen Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Stacks Social Club is a monthly meetup for young adults with disabilities.

Jan 19 Pilates & Smoothies (Thank you Beverly Ride On)

Feb 16 Paint & Sip (frozen hot chocolate)

Sensory Sunday

Sunday, January 19, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Children

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 und...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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.

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day

Evergreen Park Public Library, Volunteer Calendar

Closing

Branches:

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4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting 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. Please register.

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Event Details:

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

Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club at Bookies

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Read in the quiet comfort of a charming local bookshop! The Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club is meeting at Bookies! Each participant will receive a Bookies 15% off discount coupon...

Required

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Read in the quiet comfort of a charming local bookshop! The Lincoln Readers' Silent Book Club is meeting at Bookies!

Lil' Scientists

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM/Science

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please r...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: STEAM/Science

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Join us for a program combining early literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Explore scientific vocabulary with stories and science activities. Please register. For ages 3-8.

History of Hip Hop Part 2

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

History, Music

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

In his first hip hop presentation, Dr. Davis examined the genesis, cultural norms, and societal impact of hip hop. He's returning by popular demand for part 2 on this top...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: History, Music

Required

Seats Remaining: 46

Event Details:

In his first hip hop presentation, Dr. Davis examined the genesis, cultural norms, and societal impact of hip hop. He's returning by popular demand for part 2 on this topic.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 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!

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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. Please register.

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. Please register.

Zoom Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 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. Certifi...

Required

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: 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.

Homemade Fire Cider with Madelyn

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Local gardener and herb-lover Madelyn Kenny will teach us how to make Fire Cider. Fire cider is vinegar-based, with herbs and honey, used to stimulate the circulatory system (great...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Local gardener and herb-lover Madelyn Kenny will teach us how to make Fire Cider.

a cartoon tiger and lion in front of a stack of books

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 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.

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.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:00pm

Volunteer Calendar

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

High School Reading Buddies read with children in grades K-5, play games, and offer homework help. This is a fun way to earn service hours and encourage a love of reading in EP!...

Required

Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar

Age Group: Teens

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

High School Reading Buddies read with children in grades K-5, play games, and offer homework help.

This is a fun way to earn service hours and encourage a love of reading in EP! Thank you for helping out.

Reading Buddies

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Education

Age Group:

Children

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! P...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Activity/Teen Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Education

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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!

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present

Age Group:

All

Event Details:

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspire...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Age Group: All

Program Type: Author Event, Illinois Libraries Present

Event Details:

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name.

Animals in Winter

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm

Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

How do animals survive through the snowy winter months? We will explore this and other questions about winter wildlife while creating collage posters about these fascinating creatu...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science

Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Event Details:

How do animals survive through the snowy winter months? We will explore this and other questions about winter wildlife while creating collage posters about these fascinating creatures. Please register.

Anime Fan Fest Volunteer

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4:45pm - 6:45pm

Volunteer Calendar

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Anime Fan Fest! Volunteers will help with setup, crafts, games, resfreshments, and clean up.

Required

Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Thank you for volunteering for the Anime Fan Fest! Volunteers will help with setup, crafts, games, resfreshments, and clean up.

Amine Fan Fest

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Don't miss this party Anime/Manga fans! Get together after hours to draw, play Yu-Gi-Oh, watch anime, and roll some candy sushi. Costumes are welcome!

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Other

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Don't miss this party Anime/Manga fans! Get together after hours to draw, play Yu-Gi-Oh, watch anime, and roll some candy sushi. Costumes are welcome!

Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children

Event Details:

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres. Libros, canciones y rimas se presentarán totalmente en español. This storytime features...

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Event Details:

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres.

Just Dance Battle

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library

Program Type:

Music, Technology

Age Group:

All, Children, Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Have a fun family afternoon breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.

Required

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library

Room: Meeting Room

Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type: Music, Technology

Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Have a fun family afternoon breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.

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