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Make a Mother's Day Craft Stick Planter

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make a craft stick planter for mom or another special person in your life!

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

Make a craft stick planter for mom or another special person in your life!

This event is in the "Children" group

After School Doodle Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, May 7, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Makers

Friday, May 8, 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.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

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.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Your Own Beaded Plant

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Make a beaded trailing plant for mom or yourself!  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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a beaded trailing plant for mom or yourself!  For kids in grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group

Scrap, Paper, Scissors

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us for five evenings of arts and crafts fun!  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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for five evenings of arts and crafts fun!  For kids in grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group

Reading Buddies

Thursday, May 14, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Makers

Friday, May 15, 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.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

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.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sculpt a Pout Pout Fish

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Sculpt a cute Pout Pout Fish out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On May 16, we will build the fish.  On May 23, we will paint them.  You must attend both sessions.

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

Sculpt a cute Pout Pout Fish out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On May 16, we will build the fish.  On May 23, we will paint them.  You must attend both sessions.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Play Sunday

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Other
Age Group:
Children

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. No registration required.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Other
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. No registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group

Spring into STEAM

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Spring is the perfect time to learn more about the world around us!  Join in the fun with new STEAM activities every class!  For kids in grades 3-5.  Please register.

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

Spring is the perfect time to learn more about the world around us!  Join in the fun with new STEAM activities every class!  For kids in grades 3-5.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group

After School Doodle Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Makers

Friday, May 22, 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.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

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.  For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sculpt a Pout Pout Fish

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Sculpt a cute Pout Pout Fish out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On May 16, we will build the fish.  On May 23, we will paint them.  You must attend both sessions.

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

Sculpt a cute Pout Pout Fish out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On May 16, we will build the fish.  On May 23, we will paint them.  You must attend both sessions.

This event is in the "Children" group

Build It: Lego Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other, Technology
Age Group:
Children

At this free-play program, children are provided an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with Legos. 

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other, Technology
Event Details:

At this free-play program, children are provided an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with Legos. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Beyblade Club

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Beybladers unite! Join your friends or make new ones at Beyblade Club.  Beyblade is a competitive game where spinning tops are launched into a stadium and clash until one is either left in the stadium or spins the longest.

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

Beybladers unite! Join your friends or make new ones at Beyblade Club.  Beyblade is a competitive game where spinning tops are launched into a stadium and clash until one is either left in the stadium or spins the longest.

This event is in the "All" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth A Story, with a parking lot party! While you're here, sign up the whole family for our summer reading challenge and start logging the minutes you read this summer to earn prizes!

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Unearth A Story, with a parking lot party! While you're here, sign up the whole family for our summer reading challenge and start logging the minutes you read this summer to earn prizes!

This event is in the "All" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Taylor Swift Sing-Along with Emily Dooey!

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performance
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

It's a Swiftie celebration for all ages!  We'll sing along to our favorite Taylor Swift songs with local musician, Emily Dooey, make friendship bracelets, and enjoy party snacks!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Music, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's a Swiftie celebration for all ages!  We'll sing along to our favorite Taylor Swift songs with local musician, Emily Dooey, make friendship bracelets, and enjoy party snacks!

This event is in the "Children" group

Matt Sandbank's Shadow Factory presents "A Wild Goose Chase"

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children
Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase is an interactive live performance that combines shadow puppetry with poetry.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:
Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase is an interactive live performance that combines shadow puppetry with poetry.
This event is in the "Children" group

Dinosaur Discoveries with T-Rexplorers!

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Dinovember with T-Rexplorers! See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it would be like to go on a dinosaur dig with authentic dinosaur fossils.

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

Celebrate Dinovember with T-Rexplorers! See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it would be like to go on a dinosaur dig with authentic dinosaur fossils.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Infant Massage Workshop

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Adults

A certified instructor will guide parents and caregivers through a hands-on infant massage session.  For families with babies 0-6 months old.  Please bring your baby and your own baby blanket or yoga mat.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

A certified instructor will guide parents and caregivers through a hands-on infant massage session.  For families with babies 0-6 months old.  Please bring your baby and your own baby blanket or yoga mat.

This event is in the "Children" group

Learn about Worm Composting with Herman the Worm!

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Environment, Home & Garden, STEAM/Science
Age Group:
Children

Join the South Suburban Cook County Master Gardeners as we discover the science behind indoor worm composting. Participants will learn about worm biology and observe red wiggler worms in an indoor composting bin. 

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

Join the South Suburban Cook County Master Gardeners as we discover the science behind indoor worm composting. Participants will learn about worm biology and observe red wiggler worms in an indoor composting bin. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Dinosaur Ranger Academy with Dinosaurs Wild

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, STEAM/Science, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Join Dinosaur Ranger Brooke in her mobile field lab for an exciting training day packed with dinosaur fossils, facts, and fun.  Along the way, you’ll meet three baby dinosaurs with larger-than-life personalities, and you’ll discover what make

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

Join Dinosaur Ranger Brooke in her mobile field lab for an exciting training day packed with dinosaur fossils, facts, and fun.  Along the way, you’ll meet three baby dinosaurs with larger-than-life personalities, and you’ll discover what make

This event is in the "Children" group

Science Heroes: Digging It!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Performance, STEAM/Science, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! Harness the power of pressure and energy with the Toilet Tornado! Experiment with physical vs. chemical changes with the Disappearing Polymer!

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

Unearth your curiosity as we dig into the incredible science that’s all around us! Harness the power of pressure and energy with the Toilet Tornado! Experiment with physical vs. chemical changes with the Disappearing Polymer!