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CLOSED

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Closing
Branches:
Evergreen Park Public Library
Description:

The Library is closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

All Day 1/2 - 2/28
Children
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

From January 2 through February 28, complete 5 reading activities in a row (across, vertically, or diagonally) to get BINGO! Turn in completed BINGO card by February 28, 2025 to claim your prize. One prize per participant.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sip & Dot

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Enjoy a warm beverage and use pointillism to create a winter scene.  Please register.

This event is in the "Children" group.

"Frozen" Movie Party!

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Movie, Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Meet Elsa, warm up with hot cocoa and a snack, then sing along with the movie Frozen! Feel free to dress up as your favorite winter character. Elsa will visit from 2:00-2:30 pm, so don't be late!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Yeti Luminaries

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Make a cute clay yeti luminary out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On January 5, we will build the body from a pinch pot.  On January 12, we will paint our luminaries.  You must attend both sessions.

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

Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Chess rookies and masters meet at the Library to learn and play chess. EPCHS Chess players will teach the fundamentals of the game. All levels of play are welcome.

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: 11
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.

December 3--Torn Paper Wreaths

January 7--Newspaper Polar Bears

February 4--Coffee Filter Hearts

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

Yak & Yarn Hangout

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
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.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Seniors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

You are registering for the Virtual Chair Yoga. The link will be sent to you after you register and we verify you have filled out the release form. See the link below. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Stories and Stretches

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

As you enter the New Year look back at the things you want to continue to experience and those you don’t. Meditation is an effective technique that helps to balance our lives. Join Eileen Carlotto for this powerful program.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Event Details:

Members of the public are welcome to attend. Each regular agenda provides time for public participation. Patrons addressing the Library Board must state their full name for the record, and limit their comments to three minutes.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Be a High School Reading Buddy

4:45pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Volunteer Calendar
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

High School Reading Buddies read with children in grades K-5, play games, and offer homework help.

This is a fun way to earn service hours and encourage a love of reading in EP!  Thank you for helping out.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Reading Buddies

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Education
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Reading Buddies is a literacy program for children in grades K-5. Children choose a library book, read aloud to their high school reading buddy, play games, and work on homework!

This event is in the "Children" group.

DIY Snow Globes

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

We will be making mason jar snow globes. All materials will be provided. However, if you have a small figurine you'd like to add to your snow globe, please bring it.  Please register.

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

3D Print Workshop - Money Clip

11:00am - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Computer Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: 3D Printing & Cricut
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
This event is in the "Children" group.

Yeti Luminaries

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Make a cute clay yeti luminary out of air dry clay. This is a two-week series.  On January 5, we will build the body from a pinch pot.  On January 12, we will paint our luminaries.  You must attend both sessions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Bookworms

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

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. There is no Baby Bookworms on January 20, 2025.  Please register.

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

Takis Bingo

3:45pm - 4:15pm
Children, Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Play bingo to win Takis!  Face the intensity!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Payment
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Make this woodsy little gnome with Donna. You will pick up your fired gnome the following week.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Snack & STEAM

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Teens
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Activity/Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM/Science
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Evergreen Park Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish.  Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.

 

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.