Evergreen Park Public Library
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Monday June 1 through June 18
Food Drive of the Month: Peanut Butter & Jelly
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. Donations can be dropped off in the Children's Department.June 1-......More
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Thursday June 18 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register.
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Thursday June 18 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Blood Drive
EP Library and The Community Blood Center will host a blood drive from 12 to 4 pm. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule your donation, visit https://donate.communityblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/43549You can also call 800.280.4102.
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Thursday June 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Download vs Upload
Learn how to download and upload files. Gmail account required. Please register, space is limited.
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Friday June 19 All Day
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Saturday June 20 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Strategic Plan: Library Town Hall Meeting
Your voice matters! Join the Evergreen Park Public Library Board of Trustees for an open town hall meeting. This is a unique opportunity for patrons to engage directly with the library’s leadership, ask questions, and share feedback regarding our services and future pla......More
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Saturday June 20 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Dino Dance Party!
Join us for a dino-mite celebration of dinosaurs, music, and movement! Get ready to party, because everyone knows dinosaurs love to dance! Costumes and dino-shirts are encouraged. We'll be wearing our dinosaur costumes!
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Saturday June 20 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Games
Do you want to take a magical adventure? Try Dungeons & Dragons. D & D is a tabletop fantasy role-playing game! Just bring your imagination. All levels of play are welcome.
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Monday June 22 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Baby Bookworms
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby! For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. Please register.
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Monday June 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Herbal Treasures
Step back in time and uncover the traditional wisdom of herbs! This engaging talk explores historical herbal remedies, folklore, and the Victorian language of flowers. Enjoy a hands-on show-and-tell experience featuring antique blends, historic recipes, and a fun flower......More
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Monday June 22 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Genealogy Meet-up
Meet other genealogy enthusiasts, research your family history with access to Library resources like Ancestry Library Edition, HeritageHub, and the Library's Local History collection. Use this dedicated time to research your family's history, and take advantage of free ......More
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Tuesday June 23 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.
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Tuesday June 23 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Dinosaur Discoveries with T-Rexplorers!
See dinosaur bones up close and get a glimpse of what it would be like to go on a dinosaur dig with authentic dinosaur fossils.
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Tuesday June 23 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
STEAM Camp
Get ready to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with experiments, games, and more!
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Tuesday June 23 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Introduction to Mahjong
Join Denise Nelligan, a passionate local mahjong instructor as she introduces you to the timeless game of Mahjong—both in its original Chinese style and the adapted American version.
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Tuesday June 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Yak & Yarn Hangout
Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.
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Wednesday June 24 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.
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Wednesday June 24 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and addresses the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. ......More
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Wednesday June 24 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Kiddie Drive-In Movie
Bring a box big enough for your child to sit in. Use our craft supplies to turn the box into a car! Then your child can hop into the driver's seat, grab a snack and watch a short cartoon. Craft supplies and snack provided. For kids ages 2-6. No registration required.
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Wednesday June 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Kindred Spirits Book Club
This month's selection, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford , has been changed to the blockbuster NYT bestsellerTheo of Golden!Theo of Golden is the endearing story of a curious old man who quietly moves into a southern city and, for reasons unknown to......More
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Wednesday June 24 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Snack and STEAM Teen Volunteer
Help set up for Snack and STEAM and earn service hours.
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Wednesday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Summer Beer Tasting
Get a true taste of Summer, with an educational tasting of beers that are perfect for hot summer days from local beer connoisseur, Marty Nachel.
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Wednesday June 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Unearth a Story: How to Conduct an Oral History Interview
Learn how to dig up family history! Genealogy expert Tina Beaird will show you where to start, how to set up the interview, what equipment to use, and the types questions to ask. She will also show you how to begin to identify those box of family photos that you've inhe......More
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Thursday June 25 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register.
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Thursday June 25 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Infant Massage Workshop
A certified instructor will guide parents and caregivers through a hands-on infant massage session. For families with babies 0-6 months old. Please bring your baby and your own baby blanket or yoga mat.
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Friday June 26 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Little Archaeologists: Dino Yoga
Unearth some fun at Little Archaeologists! Register for one, two, three, or all four weeks!June 12--Nature CollagesJune 26--Dino YogaJuly 10--Pasta PaleontologyJuly 24--Dinosaur Ice Excavation
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Friday June 26 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Strength & Flexibility with Jeanne
Improve you functional fitness and mobility through strength training. Jeanne Edwards, of Beverly Ride On, will lead a strength class designed to improve longevity and decrease the risk of injury. Please complete the waiver when you register.
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Friday June 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Friday June 26 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
March in the Independence Day Parade
Walk with the Library in the Independence Day parade on June 26. We will contact you before June 6 to give you our parade number and where we will be lining up.
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Saturday June 27 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish
Hora de cuentos para niños y niñas desde bebitos hasta edad escolar y para sus padres. Libros, canciones y rimas se presentarán totalmente en español. This storytime features books, rhymes and songs in Spanish for children and families. Please register.
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Saturday June 27 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Plant Bingo with Booker
Play bingo for plants with the library's mascot, Booker! For kids entering 5th grade and younger.
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Saturday June 27 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Nintendo Switch Gaming
Meet up each month with fellow gamers to play a variety of new and classic Switch games! Register for one, two, or all three sessions!