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Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sometimes, life can be stranger than fiction. Join this monthly book club to discuss nonfiction titles. We will be meeting both in-person and online via Zoom. Register in adva...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

Love Beyond the Law: The Bonnie and Clyde Story

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
History, Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In this captivating portrayal by historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons, we will delve into the remarkable story of Bonnie Parker. Gibbons will transport us back to that fateful da...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History, Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

In this captivating portrayal by historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons, we will delve into the remarkable story of Bonnie Parker.

Computer Basics Part 1

Computer Basics Part 1

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class.  

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class. 


 

Luis Velez

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik.

 

Genealogy Meet-Up

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Meet other genealogy enthusiasts, research your family history with access to Library resources like Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageHub, and the Library's Local History collecti...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Meet other genealogy enthusiasts, research your family history with access to Library resources like Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageHub, and the Library's Local History collection.

Booker in a pile of foam.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World, with a parking lot party! We'll have a petting zoo, a colored foam party, a bubble station, a visit from our...

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World, with a parking lot party! We'll have a petting zoo, a colored foam party, a bubble station, a visit from our library mascot, Booker, and more! Feel free to bring a towel.

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Peanut Butter & Jelly

All Day 6/2 - 6/16
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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 a...

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.

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 eac...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.
Stroke Support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

A small canvas on a tiny easel. Paintbrushes are in the background in a mason jar.

Tiny Art Show Reception

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an art reception featuring an exhibit of tiny art created by children of the community! Light refreshments will be served.  Drop-in anytime from 1pm-3pm.

Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: All, Children, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for an art reception featuring an exhibit of tiny art created by children of the community! Light refreshments will be served.  Drop-in anytime from 1pm-3pm.

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik.

 

3D Printed Outline Earrings

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
3D Printing & Cricut
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Design your very own pair of 3D printed earrings! Choose a favorite shape or themed item to convert into an outline to be printed as earrings! Basic computer skills are required.Be...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Design your very own pair of 3D printed earrings! Choose a favorite shape or themed item to convert into an outline to be printed as earrings! Basic computer skills are required.

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Cake Mixes and Frosting

All Day 7/1 - 7/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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 a...

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.

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 eac...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.
Stroke Support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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: Recognizing a new Stroke

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik.

 

Box filled with nonperishable food items

Food Drive of the Month: Nonperishable School Snacks

All Day 8/1 - 8/15
Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Evergreen CARES, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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 a...

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.

Photos of grandparents with their grandchildren

Grandparents' Day at the Youth Garden

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden, Seniors, Storytime, Take a Trip!
Age Group:
Children, Adults
Event Details:

Grandparents, we're taking storytime on the road and you're invited!  Bring your grandchildren to the Youth Garden, located outside the Hamilton B. Maher Community Center (345...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Home & Garden, Seniors, Storytime, Take a Trip!
Event Details:

Grandparents, we're taking storytime on the road and you're invited!  Bring your grandchildren to the Youth Garden, located outside the Hamilton B. Maher Community Center (3450 W.

Stampin Up

Stampin' Up

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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 eac...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.
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
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...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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

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
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik.

 

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
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 eac...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.
Stroke Support

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, OSF
Age Group:
Adults
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...

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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. 

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik. 

Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month's selection is White Like Her: My Family's Story of Race and Racial Passing by Gail Lukasik.