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Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, August 18, 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.

Stroke Support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Today's Topic: Stroke in the young

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

Today's Topic: Stroke in the young

Pet Tags

3D Print Workshop: Pet Tags

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Personalize your own Pet Tags which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personalize your own Pet Tags which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 19, 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!

Brave the Wild River book cover

Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

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

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, August 21, 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!

Children bouncing balls on a parachute in the park.

Stories in the Park

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

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.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Reading 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: Reading 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!

"Color Our World" Sun Catchers Workshop Graphic

“Color Our World” Suncatchers Workshop

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to create a custom suncatcher to color your world with rainbow prisms.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a custom suncatcher to color your world with rainbow prisms.

canary

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

This month's selection is Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. 

 

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

This month's selection is Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. 

 

pinecone flowers

Natural Crafts with Anna

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join professional crafter and EP resident Anna as she demonstrates how to utilize natural elements to create beautiful crafts.  

Registration Required
Payment Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Event Details:

Join professional crafter and EP resident Anna as she demonstrates how to utilize natural elements to create beautiful crafts.  

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, August 28, 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!

Children bouncing balls on a parachute in the park.

Stories in the Park

Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Offsite at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

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.

CLOSED

All Day
Evergreen Park Public Library, Linda McKeown, Virtual, Off Site, Volunteer Calendar
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library, Linda McKeown, Virtual, Off Site, Volunteer Calendar

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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 stitching! 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 stitching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

High School Reading Buddies Information & Training

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

High school students undergo a 1-hour information and training session to become High School Reading Buddies.  This session includes information about how the program works, literacy training, and snacks! 

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

High school students undergo a 1-hour information and training session to become High School Reading Buddies.  This session includes information about how the program works, literacy training, and snacks! 

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

Baby Bookworms

Monday, September 8, 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. There is no Baby Bookworms on October 20 and November 24.  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. There is no Baby Bookworms on October 20 and November 24.  Please register.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, September 9, 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 story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers.  There is no Toddler Time on October 21 and November 25. 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.  There is no Toddler Time on October 21 and November 25. Please register.

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Esther Thoele of Stampin' Up will teach you how to use decorative rubber stamps and accessories to make personal greeting cards. Participants will create different themed cards each month. Bring your own scissors and adhesive.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:
Esther Thoele of Stampin' Up will teach you how to use decorative rubber stamps and accessories to make personal greeting cards. Participants will create different themed cards each month. Bring your own scissors and adhesive.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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 stitching! 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 stitching! 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, September 10, 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 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.

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.  There is no Toddler Time on October 22 and November 26. Please register.

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Wednesday, September 10, 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.