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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.

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

Evergreen Park Recreation Department Preschool Art Show

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Reading Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All, Children, Teens, Adults

Join us as we celebrate the young artists from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department Preschool!  

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

Join us as we celebrate the young artists from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department Preschool!  

This event is in the "Children" group

Messy Art!

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stained Glass Bookmarks

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Color Our World! Design a colorful, faux-stained glass bookmark. Supplies provided.

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

Color Our World! Design a colorful, faux-stained glass bookmark. Supplies provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

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
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.
This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, July 8, 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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crochet Cafe: Crochet a Rainbow Granny Square in 3 Sessions

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

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

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, July 10, 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yarn Dying Workshop with TLD Designs

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

Tammy Deck of TLD Designs will demonstrate how to dye a skein of yarn in this hands-on workshop. Each attendee will take home one 3.5oz skein of luxury bamboo/cotton hand-dyed yarn. Dress appropriately for this potentially messy project!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tammy Deck of TLD Designs will demonstrate how to dye a skein of yarn in this hands-on workshop. Each attendee will take home one 3.5oz skein of luxury bamboo/cotton hand-dyed yarn. Dress appropriately for this potentially messy project!

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

Crafternoon at the Cinema

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Movie
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Enjoy a movie while you craft! Bring your own craft supplies: needlecraft, fiber art, or whatever craft or work-in-progress for social crafting and a movie.

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

Enjoy a movie while you craft! Bring your own craft supplies: needlecraft, fiber art, or whatever craft or work-in-progress for social crafting and a movie.

This event is in the "Children" group

Squeegee Art

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Create your own expressive designs with paint and a squeegee!

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:

Create your own expressive designs with paint and a squeegee!

This event is in the "Children" group

Plein Air Painting at James J. Sexton Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Environment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

What is plein air painting?  It's just a fancy way of saying painting outside.  Meet at James J. Sexton Park (91st and Rockwell) to paint what you see. Registration required.  For kids in grades K to 5.

Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Environment, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

What is plein air painting?  It's just a fancy way of saying painting outside.  Meet at James J. Sexton Park (91st and Rockwell) to paint what you see. Registration required.  For kids in grades K to 5.

This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY- Flower Pot Ladies

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Make your garden pop. Create a sassy lady flowerpot and be the envy of the neighborhood

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

Make your garden pop. Create a sassy lady flowerpot and be the envy of the neighborhood

This event is in the "Children" group

The Colorful World of Shrinky Dinks

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Design your own colorful Shrinky Dinks and watch them shrink like magic right before your eyes.

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

Design your own colorful Shrinky Dinks and watch them shrink like magic right before your eyes.

This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Tuesday, July 15, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Make Your Own Superhero T-Shirt Cape!

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children

Upcycle an old t-shirt into a cool superhero cape!  Bring your own t-shirt.  For kids entering 3rd through 5th grades.

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:

Upcycle an old t-shirt into a cool superhero cape!  Bring your own t-shirt.  For kids entering 3rd through 5th grades.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crochet Cafe: Crochet a Rainbow Granny Square in 3 Sessions

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

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

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

This event is in the "All" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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!

This event is in the "Children" group

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

This event is in the "Children" group

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.

This event is in the "All" group

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crochet Cafe: Crochet a Rainbow Granny Square in 3 Sessions

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Activity/Teen Room at Evergreen Park Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

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

Learn how to crochet a rainbow granny square in 3 sessions.  Beginners are welcome and the Library will supply yarn and needles. 

This event is in the "All" group

Yak & Yarn Hangout

Thursday, July 24, 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!