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Art on the Spot

All Day 5/31 - 7/31
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Drop in anytime to design a circle, leave it with us, and we will add it to our ongoing summer art project on display in the Children's Department.

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

Drop in anytime to design a circle, leave it with us, and we will add it to our ongoing summer art project on display in the Children's Department.

Small child walking through library stacks.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

All Day 7/14 - 7/19
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from July 14-19 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

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

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from July 14-19 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

Village School Supply Drive

Village School Supply Drive

All Day 7/15 - 8/15
Evergreen Park Public Library

Back-to-school season can be a challenging time for some families. Please donate school supplies to set Evergreen Park students up for academic success.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Back-to-school season can be a challenging time for some families. Please donate school supplies to set Evergreen Park students up for academic success.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

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

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All

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!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: All
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!

Google Sheets

Google Sheets

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Learn the basics on how to create, edit, and format sheets online to organize and sort information.  Gmail account is required.

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

Learn the basics on how to create, edit, and format sheets online to organize and sort information.  Gmail account is required.

A rock collection in an egg carton

Start Your Rockin' Collection with the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Environment, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Have you ever wanted to start a rock collection?  An educator from the Lizzadro Museum for Lapidary Art will help you get started!  Please bring your own egg carton and feel free to bring in a few rocks for identification.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education, Environment, STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to start a rock collection?  An educator from the Lizzadro Museum for Lapidary Art will help you get started!  Please bring your own egg carton and feel free to bring in a few rocks for identification.

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime: hora del cuento bilingüe

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.

 

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

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.

 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
All

Bring your favorite (or second favorite!) stuffed animal friend to the Library between 9 am and 4:30 pm, leave them with us overnight, and come back for our Bluey Bash

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Event Details:

Bring your favorite (or second favorite!) stuffed animal friend to the Library between 9 am and 4:30 pm, leave them with us overnight, and come back for our Bluey Bash

Two children writing.

Unleash Your Inner Author

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Writers' Corner
Age Group:
Children

Is your child brimming with imagination? Do they have stories bubbling inside them just waiting to be told? Then join our exciting new creative writing program at the library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writers' Corner
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your child brimming with imagination? Do they have stories bubbling inside them just waiting to be told? Then join our exciting new creative writing program at the library!

Bluey and her family dancing.

Bluey Bash!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, Performance, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us anytime from 2pm-4pm for a fun-filled afternoon of Bluey activities, crafts, and imaginative play! Bluey will be visiting from 2:30-3:30pm.  No need to register, just show up and enjoy!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us anytime from 2pm-4pm for a fun-filled afternoon of Bluey activities, crafts, and imaginative play! Bluey will be visiting from 2:30-3:30pm.  No need to register, just show up and enjoy!

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Session: A Most Potent Brew

Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Session: A Most Potent Brew

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Want to take a magical adventure this summer?Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. 

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

Want to take a magical adventure this summer?Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. 

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All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Cartoon baby with an open book on his/her lap.

Baby Bookworms

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver.  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:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver.  Please register. 

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

Coloful assortment of craft supplies.

Kids' Craft Night

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Kids in preschool through 5th grade are invited to craft with us!  Sign up for each week you would like to join us.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
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.

June 9--Melted Crayon Butterflies

June 23--Color Wheel Sunflowers

July 21--Cardboard String Art

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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 storytime 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 storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

Snack & STEAM

Snack & STEAM:Cartooning with Dave Dougherty

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Teens

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

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

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

Plastic paint containers stacked up outside.

Messy Art!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Porch at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join us for 4 weeks of messy, outdoor fun!  We'll splash, splatter, drip, spray and create!  Please wear clothes that you can get messy in.  In case of rain, we will meet indoors.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Porch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for 4 weeks of messy, outdoor fun!  We'll splash, splatter, drip, spray and create!  Please wear clothes that you can get messy in.  In case of rain, we will meet indoors.

Citizens Utility Board Energy Savings Presentation

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
Adults

Are you concerned about the rise in utility prices? Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for information about how to reduce your energy usage.

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

Are you concerned about the rise in utility prices? Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for information about how to reduce your energy usage.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All

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!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
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!

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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 storytime 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 storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adults

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

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

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

Two children writing.

Unleash Your Inner Author

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Writers' Corner
Age Group:
Children

Is your child brimming with imagination? Do they have stories bubbling inside them just waiting to be told? Then join our exciting new creative writing program at the library!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Writers' Corner
Registration Required
Event Details:

Is your child brimming with imagination? Do they have stories bubbling inside them just waiting to be told? Then join our exciting new creative writing program at the library!