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Tiny Art Show

All Day 5/31 - 6/18
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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.

Art on the Spot

All Day 5/31 - 7/31
Children
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.

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

1:00pm - 3:00pm
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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, Color Our World, with a parking lot party!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Create Like the Masters

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
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:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tot Art

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a smock and get ready for some messy fun!  Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing, and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills.  For kids ages 2-5.  Registration re

This event is in the "Children" group.
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
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 "Children" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Conductor Cody’s Magical Railway Adventure, our youngest patrons will go on a magical railway adventure geared just for them!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Beware, playing chess can make you brainy! Play and learn chess under the guidance of EPCHS Chess Team players.  All levels of play are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
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 "Teens" group.
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:

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 "Children" group.

Messy Art!

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children
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 "Children" group.

Create Like the Masters

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
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:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tot Art

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a smock and get ready for some messy fun!  Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing, and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills.  For kids ages 2-5.  Registration re

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's National Pigeon Appreciation Day!  Celebrate by painting Mo Willem's Pigeon on canvas while enjoying music, snacks, and camaraderie. Meet Ms. Laura's pet pigeon, Rudy!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paint Decorative Garden Rocks

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Children
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:

Paint beautiful rocks for your home or garden.

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, Summer Reading
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 "Children" group.

Create Like the Masters

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
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:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.

This event is in the "All" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Exploring Your Playful Self

6:30pm - 7:30pm
All, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play brings joy and it is helpful for problem solving. Research shows that being playful is an integral way to help enjoy life.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tot Art

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a smock and get ready for some messy fun!  Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, printing, and creating while developing fine motor, language and self-help skills.  For kids ages 2-5.  Registration re

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, Summer Reading
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 "Children" group.

Kids' Craft Night

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
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!

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children
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.

Paints in the Park

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Evergreen Park Urban Barn at James J. Sexton Park for an evening of plein air painting - painting outdoors. Find inspiration in the barn animals, butterflies, wildflowers and more. Art supplies provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Create Like the Masters

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
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:

Learn about artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, then create your own art using the techniques they used.  We'll meet every Wednesday in June at 6:30pm.  For kids entering 1st through 5th grade.