Guess the Book in the Jar

Guess the title of the shredded book in a jar in the Children's Department.  Correct answers will be entered into a prize drawing.  The winner will be announced on June 3rd.

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Tiny Art Show

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 through July 31.  Join us for a r......More

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 through July 31.  Join us for a reception with refreshments on Saturday, June 21 from 1-3 pm.  Please write your name on the back of your canvas.  We will try to reunite you with your art after July 31, but we cannot guarantee its return.  For kids entering 5th grade and younger.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Art on the Spot

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.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World, with a parking lot party! We'll have a petting zoo, a colored foam party, a bubble station, a visit from our library mascot, Booker, free frozen custard from Culver's (while supplies last) and more!......More

Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Color Our World, with a parking lot party! We'll have a petting zoo, a colored foam party, a bubble station, a visit from our library mascot, Booker, free frozen custard from Culver's (while supplies last) and more! Feel free to bring a towel.  While you're here, sign up the whole family for our summer reading challenge and start logging the minutes you read this summer to earn prizes! Open to all ages.

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CLOSED

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

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

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 2......More

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 2-16--Peanut Butter & JellyJuly 1-15--Cake Mixes and FrostingAugust 1-15--Nonperishable School Snacks

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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.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

WITS Workout

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Participate in interactive brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Recommended for older adults. Attending on Zoom? Register in advance,......More

Give your brain the workout it needs to stay sharp! Participate in interactive brain-teasers, games, and puzzles that get you thinking. Coming together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Recommended for older adults. Attending on Zoom? Register in advance, and an email with the Zoom login information will be sent in advance.This program is made possible through a grant from AgeOptions through funding from the Administration for Community Living Title IIIB

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Toddler Time

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

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Stories and Girl Scouts!

Join us for a delightful storytime with Victoria Fernandez Diaz of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana!  Victoria will read The World Needs More Purple People by Benjamin Hart and Kristen Bell, followed by a fun craft activity and time for any quest......More

Join us for a delightful storytime with Victoria Fernandez Diaz of the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana!  Victoria will read The World Needs More Purple People by Benjamin Hart and Kristen Bell, followed by a fun craft activity and time for any questions you may have about the Girl Scouts.  For kids ages 4-9.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Yak & Yarn Hangout

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!

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Toddler Time

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

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Create Like the Masters

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.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  There is no Preschool Storytime on June 19, 2025.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Yak & Yarn Hangout

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!

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Eat & Earn Fundraiser: Rainbow Cone Beverly

Supporting your Library has never been more delicious! Order at Rainbow Cone's Beverly location and present a physical or digital copy of the official flyer. 20% of sales will benefit the Evergreen Park Library Foundation. Official flyer is attached to this event, or CL......More

Supporting your Library has never been more delicious! Order at Rainbow Cone's Beverly location and present a physical or digital copy of the official flyer. 20% of sales will benefit the Evergreen Park Library Foundation. Official flyer is attached to this event, or CLICK HERE to view the flyer and present it at time of order.Not valid with online, phone orders, catering orders, or gift card purchases.

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Typing Class

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Domino Topplers Club

Build domino runs, then knock them down!  We'll supply the dominoes and challenge cards, you bring your creativity!

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Tot Art

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 required.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Unleash Your Inner Author

Is your child brimming with imagination? Do they have stories bubbling inside them just waiting to be told? Then join our exciting new creative writing program at the library!Kids entering grades 2 and 3 are invited to embark on a fun-filled journey to explore the magic......More

Is your child brimming with imagination? Do they have stories bubbling inside them just waiting to be told? Then join our exciting new creative writing program at the library!Kids entering grades 2 and 3 are invited to embark on a fun-filled journey to explore the magic of storytelling, lead by a local high school student. We'll help your child develop their own unique characters, build exciting worlds, and learn the building blocks of crafting their very own stories.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Miss Katie Sings!

Join performer Miss Katie Sings for a fun afternoon of music and movement! Enjoy new and familiar songs rooted in kindness, imaginative play, and community. For ages 0-7 with a caregiver.

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Black Velvet Coloring Kits

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. Kits contain a black velvet poster and crayons and will be available starting at 9 am.  Kits cann......More

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. Kits contain a black velvet poster and crayons and will be available starting at 9 am.  Kits cannot be reserved. For kids in grades 5 and under.  One kit per child.

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CLOSED

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

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Scavenger Hunt Week!

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.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

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.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Google Docs

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

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Conductor Cody's Magical Railway Adventure

In Conductor Cody’s Magical Railway Adventure, our youngest patrons will go on a magical railway adventure geared just for them! Age-appropriate humor, magic even parents will like, and real railway history & science are all part of the fun.This magic show is intended s......More

In Conductor Cody’s Magical Railway Adventure, our youngest patrons will go on a magical railway adventure geared just for them! Age-appropriate humor, magic even parents will like, and real railway history & science are all part of the fun.This magic show is intended specifically for children ages 3 to 8, and those with special sensory needs, though everyone is welcome to attend.

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Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup

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.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Color Our World Summer Vision Boards

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! We’ll provide supplies, just bring your vision.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US

Kids' Craft Night

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 ButterfliesJune 23--Color Wheel SunflowersJuly 21--Cardboard String ArtJuly 28--Straw-Weaving Bracelets

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Cookbook Club

Let's dish about cookbooks! This month, join others in exploring Cooking from the Spirit by Tabitha Brown. Prepare a recipe of your choice from the cookbook, and bring it to share. Copies of the book will be available one month prior at the Circulation Desk. As we sampl......More

Let's dish about cookbooks! This month, join others in exploring Cooking from the Spirit by Tabitha Brown. Prepare a recipe of your choice from the cookbook, and bring it to share. Copies of the book will be available one month prior at the Circulation Desk. As we sample your culinary creations, we will discuss food and cooking. Please bring serving utensils for your dish. Disposable tableware and water will be provided. Please register in advance.Please note: This is a potluck event and recipes will be prepared in personal kitchens. Eat at your own discretion.

9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US