Upcoming Events

Filters
Age Group

Village School Supply Drive

All Day 7/15–8/15
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Event Details:

Back-to-school season can be a challenging time for some families. Please donate school supplies to set Evergreen Park students up for academic success.

Food Drive of the Month: Nonperishable School Snacks

All Day 8/1–8/15
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.

Scavenger Hunt Week!

All Day 8/11–8/16
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 August 11-16 to find pictures hidden throughout the Library and earn a small prize.

Stories in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

Puzzle Race!

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Register your team of up to five puzzlers and race other puzzle enthusiasts to see who can complete the same 500-piece puzzle the quickest. The fastest team takes home the prize! Puzzles are provided.

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

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

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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.

Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, OSF
Registration Required
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

3D Print Workshop: Pet Tags

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Event Details:

Personalize your own Pet Tags which we will print for free using Tinkercad.com. Please be aware that basic computer skills are required.

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!

Stranger Than Fiction Book Discussion

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

10:30am–12:00pm
All
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!

Stories in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

6:30pm–8:00pm
All
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!

“Color Our World” Suncatchers Workshop

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to create a custom suncatcher to color your world with rainbow prisms.

Kindred Spirits Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month's selection is Canary Girls by Jennifer Chiaverini. 

 

Natural Crafts with Anna

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

Join professional crafter and EP resident Anna as she demonstrates how to utilize natural elements to create beautiful crafts.  

Yak & Yarn Hangout

10:30am–12:00pm
All
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!

Citizens Utility Board Energy Savings Clinic

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you concerned about the rise in utility prices? Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for information about how to reduce your energy usage.

Stories in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for outdoor stories at 10:30 AM in our beautiful parks!

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

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

CLOSED

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library, Linda McKeown, Virtual, Off Site, Volunteer Calendar

Food Drive of the Month: Cereal and Oatmeal

All Day 9/2–9/16
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.