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Food Drive of the Month: Pasta, Pasta Sauce, and Macaroni & Cheese

All Day 1/2 - 1/22
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

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

We are happy to partner with the Village Pantry in their Food Drive of the Month program! Each month we will focus on one type of food item to help the pantry stock their shelves and build their reserves.

Adult Coloring Contest

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

A coloring contest for anyone 18 and older! Coloring is NOT just for kids so grab a coloring sheet from the Reference Desk and create! Color in the scene on the back of the entry form. One entry per artist.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

A coloring contest for anyone 18 and older! Coloring is NOT just for kids so grab a coloring sheet from the Reference Desk and create! Color in the scene on the back of the entry form. One entry per artist.

Paper snowflakes

Snowflake Factory

All Day 1/2 - 1/31
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop into the library anytime in January to make paper snowflakes to decorate the library or to take home.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop into the library anytime in January to make paper snowflakes to decorate the library or to take home.

A hand holding a small tree.

Plant a Tree with the EPPL

All Day 1/6 - 3/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin, Environment, Home & Garden
Age Group:
Children

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

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Earth Day - Helen Cuprisin, Environment, Home & Garden
Event Details:

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

Typing Class

Typing Class

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
AgeOptions, Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: AgeOptions, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Volunteer Calendar
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Teens

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
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.

Reading Buddies

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education
Age Group:
Children

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!

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!

Four Labubus made out of paper.

DIY Labubu Paper Squishy

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Current Events
Age Group:
Children

Obsessed with Labubus?  So are we!  Come to the Library to design and create your own Labubu paper squishy!  Create the Labubu you've always wanted.  For kids in grades 3-5.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Current Events
Registration Required
Event Details:

Obsessed with Labubus?  So are we!  Come to the Library to design and create your own Labubu paper squishy!  Create the Labubu you've always wanted.  For kids in grades 3-5.

Little girl surrounded by shapes with smiley faces on them.

Mini Makers

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us to make something fun with your little one.

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.

Kids building and hula hooping.

Free Play Fridays

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

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

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

Test Payment Event

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Staff Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

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Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Staff Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

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Further Information

Paid Event Refund Policy

  1. Cancelations must be received no later than 48 hours prior to the start of a program to receive a refund.
  2. Trip refunds will be granted only if the vacated spot is filled.
  3. There are no refunds for cancelation of an Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation event.
  4. There are no partial refunds.
  5. Refunds will be paid in the manner tendered; i.e., cash, check, or charge.
Children playing with each other

Drop-In Winter Playdate

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Drop by the Library for a playdate! Try out our toy collection and enjoy a variety of play stations as you meet other little ones and their caregivers.  For kids ages 5 and under.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Drop by the Library for a playdate! Try out our toy collection and enjoy a variety of play stations as you meet other little ones and their caregivers.  For kids ages 5 and under.

Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Games

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Do you want to take a magical adventure? Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. All levels of play are welcomed.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to take a magical adventure? Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. All levels of play are welcomed.

Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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!

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!

Stacks Social Club

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities.

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.

Cards for Hospitalized Kids Logo

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

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 (

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 (

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4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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.

Dominoes in a run.

Domino Topplers Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Build domino runs, then knock them down!  We'll supply the dominoes and challenge cards, you bring your creativity!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build domino runs, then knock them down!  We'll supply the dominoes and challenge cards, you bring your creativity!

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

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.

Tech Time Drop-In

Tech Help Drop-In

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
All

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.

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.

Anime and Ramen

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Teens

Bring your favorite Manga, make your own ramen, and come watch Anime with us.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your favorite Manga, make your own ramen, and come watch Anime with us.

Assortment of toy robots and other mechanical toys

Stories & STEAM

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM/Science, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.