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Tiny Art Show--We are all out of Tiny Art Kits.

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

We are all out of Tiny Art kits.  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, Jun

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.

Food Drive of the Month: Peanut Butter & Jelly

All Day 6/2–6/16
All, Children, Teens, Adults
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.

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

All Day 6/9–6/14
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

It's Scavenger Hunt Week at the Library!  Drop in anytime from June 9-14 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

Baby Bookworms

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver.  Please register. 

Google Docs

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics on how to create and edit documents. Gmail account is required.

Conductor Cody's Magical Railway Adventure

10:30am–11:30am
Children
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!

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.

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

Color Our World Summer Vision Boards

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
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!

Cookbook Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's dish about cookbooks!

Grab & Grow Plant Propagation

All Day
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Garden
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plant Propagation is the process of creating new plants from existing ones. We will provide the plant clipping, planting medium, and pot. All you need to do is care for it! 

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

Silent Book Club for Kids!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're taking over the quiet reading room to do some sustained silent reading.  Bring a book (and, if you'd like, a blanket and/or pillow to help you get comfortable) and we'll spend the first 45 minutes together reading silently.

Snack & STEAM

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jun 10     DIY Lip Gloss & Strawberry Lemonade

Jun 24     What's Buzzin: Makey-Makey Build an Alarm

Jul 8        DIY Headphone Pouches & Popsicles

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.

3D Printing Orientation

6:30pm–7:30pm
All
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: All
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in for a 3D Printing Orientation!

Stampin' Up

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

Yak & Yarn Hangout

6:30pm–8:00pm
All
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!

Toddler Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. 

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.

Medicare and ACA Enrollment Assistance

10:00am–6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Study Room 5
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Financial/Money
Event Details:

Are you confused with all the healthcare choices? Evergreen Park resident Joyce Bonner will be in the Library to provide you with answers, referrals, and resources to make an informed decision.

Take a Storywalk!

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime, Take a Trip!
Event Details:

Join us at Yukich Fields (8900 S Kedzie Ave) for a storywalk!  No registration required.