Upcoming Events

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Program Type
Library Branch
Room
Ongoing Events
Event Type

Primary tabs

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cookies & Crayons

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning of crafting and cookies.  No registration required.  Children in 5th grade and younger and their adults are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY – Paper Cup Baskets

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn how weave a cute little Easter basket from yarn and a paper cup.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stampin' Up

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Jewelry Making with Joy Joshua

1:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

As we welcome in Spring, there's no better way to welcome in the season than by joining our Green Jewelry Making Workshop. This enchanting program is your gateway to crafting exquisite, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces.

This event is in the "All" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In celebration of Earth Month, join local artist, writer, and EPPL staff member Emily Stepansky to view her illustrated poetry collection Life Beyond The Human Soul, a poetry and illustration exhibit on display in the Adult Services Depar

This event is in the "All" group.

Earth Day Craft Supply Swap

1:00pm - 4:30pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 16, or Thursday, April 17.

This event is in the "All" group.

Earth Day Craft Supply Swap

9:00am - 4:30pm
All
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: All
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 16, or Thursday, April 17.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Playdate

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cookies & Crayons

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning of crafting and cookies.  No registration required.  Children in 5th grade and younger and their adults are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

May the 4th Be With You

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Channel the force on National Star Wars Day and join us for our Star Wars Party!  Play Star Wars bingo, take part in outer-galactic crafts, and create your own Jedi Lightsaber.  Kids get a free Star Wars book while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

March 4--Shamrock Thumbprint Painting

April 1--Paper Plate Umbrellas

May 6--Tissue Paper Flowers

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stampin' Up

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Playdate

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join us for a special playdate for kids ages 2-6, with an adult.

March 30: Playdough Playdate

April 27: Parachute Playdate

May 18: Build It Playdate

Register for one, two, or all three of our playdates!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tiny Art Show

All Day 5/31 - 6/18
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Services Desk starting Saturday, May 31 to pick up a tiny canvas, while supplies last.  Paint your canvas at home and return your artwork by 5 pm on Wednesday, June 18.  We will display your artwork in the library

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Girl Scouts!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful storytime with Victoria Fernandez Diaz of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana!  Victoria will read The World Needs More Purple People by Benjamin Hart and Kristen Bell, followed by&n

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

While supplies last, pick up a black velvet coloring kit to color your own black velvet poster.  No room is complete without black velvet art.  Relax, destress, and create.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Step those flip flops into the best version of yourself this Summer! In this fun and upbeat workshop, we’ll be making vision boards that are all about self-love, personal power, and achieving your dreams this summer!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stampin' Up

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Drop-In Craft--Juneteenth Bracelets

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Current Events
Event Details:

Kids entering 5th grade and younger are invited to drop in anytime from 2pm-4pm to make a bracelet to help you get ready for your Juneteenth celebration!

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.

Tiny Art Show Reception

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Create fantasy-creature inspired tattoo sleeves with artist Shomeka Johnson. We'll stir up mugs of kraken juice to sip during the program. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Stampin' Up

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Teens" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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