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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.

A hand holding a small tree.

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.

A spyglass over a library scene

I Spy Library Challenge

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

For the month of February, the display case in the Children's Department transforms into a page out of the I Spy series.  Grab an I Spy sheet and see if you can find all of th...

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

For the month of February, the display case in the Children's Department transforms into a page out of the I Spy series.  Grab an I Spy sheet and see if you can find all of the items on the list.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 6, 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.

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Thursday, February 6, 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!

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

Baby Bookworms

Monday, February 10, 2025 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 January 20, 2025.&nbs...

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 January 20, 2025.  Please register.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 11, 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: 30
Event Details:

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

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime: hora del cuento bilingüe

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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.  

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

 

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 12, 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.

An open book in front of a globe. Rockets and stars are coming out of the book.

Storytime Around the World

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Explore stories from many cultures, discuss their origins, and create an after-school snack.  For kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade.  Please register.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore stories from many cultures, discuss their origins, and create an after-school snack.  For kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade.  Please register.

A little girl sitting and stretching on a yoga mat.

Stories and Stretches

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 13, 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.

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies

Thursday, February 13, 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!

Glitter slime in a heart-shaped bowl.

Valen-slime Party

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Make glitter slime, play heart-themed games, and dip goodies in our chocolate fountain.

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

Make glitter slime, play heart-themed games, and dip goodies in our chocolate fountain.

Just dance.

Just Dance Battle

Saturday, February 15, 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: 23
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.

Six children using sensory toys.

Sensory Sunday

Sunday, February 16, 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.

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

Baby Bookworms

Monday, February 17, 2025 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 January 20, 2025.&nbs...

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 January 20, 2025.  Please register.

Man wearing a suit and standing on a unicycle

Circus Boy!

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bobby Hunt, the Circus Boy, is back to entertain us with amazing feats like balancing atop an 8-foot ladder, riding a teeny unicycle, and mouth juggling.

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Bobby Hunt, the Circus Boy, is back to entertain us with amazing feats like balancing atop an 8-foot ladder, riding a teeny unicycle, and mouth juggling.

3d printer displaying 3d printed objects

3D Printing Orientation

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Floor at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation! Learn all about the Library's 3D Printer, Leonardo da Printi, get an introduction to Tinkercad, a 3D modeling software used to design 3D...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation!

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

Monday, February 17, 2025 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: Unlimited
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.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Tuesday, February 18, 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: 30
Event Details:

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

Six children in lab coats

Lil' Scientists

Tuesday, February 18, 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: 2
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.

4 pictures of toddlers, each in their own circle

Toddler Time

Wednesday, February 19, 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.

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

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, February 20, 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.