Food Drive of the Month: Thanksgiving Dinner Fixings

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.Septemb......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.September 1-17: Cereal and OatmealOctober 1-15: Snacks (such as chips, granola bars, cookies, etc.)November 1-12: Thanksgiving Dinner Fixings

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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. There is no Baby Bookworms on November 23. Please register.

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Email - attachments

Learn how to attach a document, save it to your drive, and more. Gmail account required.

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Mahjong: Open Play

Enjoy a friendly game of mahjong! Open play is for experienced players who already know how to play. Bring your skills, meet fellow players, and enjoy an evening of tiles and conversation.PLEASE NOTE: Open Play is not for beginners. Interested in learning Mahjong? Add y......More

Enjoy a friendly game of mahjong! Open play is for experienced players who already know how to play. Bring your skills, meet fellow players, and enjoy an evening of tiles and conversation.PLEASE NOTE: Open Play is not for beginners. Interested in learning Mahjong? Add your name to our Beginners Mahjong interest list to receive notifications about upcoming classes.

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Chess Rookies and Masters Meetup

Give your brain a boost and play chess at the Library! All levels of play are welcome. Knowledgeable EPCHS high school chess players are on hand to coach and instruct players.

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Virtual Meditation: Reducing Stress Through Meditation

Reducing Stress Through MeditationThe scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Bruce Faithwick as he discusses the extraordinary effect meditation has in reducing stress-related responses, improving concentration......More

Reducing Stress Through MeditationThe scientific community has recently been exploring the use of meditation as a healing modality. Join Bruce Faithwick as he discusses the extraordinary effect meditation has in reducing stress-related responses, improving concentration, enhancing clarity of thought, and mental equilibrium. He will also present a simple, yet powerful meditation technique that can enrich one’s life personally, professionally, and spiritually. The Zoom link will be sent with the reminder one week prior to the presentation.Bruce FaithwickBruce Faithwick is a successful business consultant in the software industry. He has many years of product management and marketing experience. He has a degree in Economics from the University of California.Bruce currently provides workshops and training to groups in the California area, where he connects meditation and self-development to important aspects of our lives. He has been meditating for over 40 years and now focuses much of his time on his own personal development and in helping others who wish to do the same. If you have ever attended one of Bruce's workshops, you know how special they are.

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. There is no Toddler Time on November 24. Please register.

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Teen Movie Screening: The Hunger Games

Watch The Hunger Games at the Library in anticipation of the new prequel film, Sunrise on The Reaping. Popcorn will be served.

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Stampin' Up

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. Register for each class separately. $6 for ......More

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. Register for each class separately. $6 for 3 cards. Pay instructor directly.

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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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Build It: Lego Club

At this free-play program, children are provided an open-ended prompt to encourage imaginative building and playing with Legos. For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

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3D Printing Workshop: Napkin Cuffs

Join us for a 3D printing workshop at the library! We'll be making napkin cuffs on Tinkercad. Sign up for an account at https://www.tinkercad.com/ and come with your login credentials. Must have basic computer skills. Please register.

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That One Time Martha Washington's Will Was Stolen

Remember that one time Martha Washington's will got stolen? Who knew Civil War looters, patriotic women braying for justice, and the death of a millionaire would set a precedent for protecting legal documents?

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. There is no Toddler Time on November 25. Please register.

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English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups.

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Fall Wreaths with Anna

Decorate your door this fall with a fall wreath your neighbors will admire.

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Library Board Meeting

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. The total time allotted for verbal address......More

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. The total time allotted for verbal addresses is fifteen minutes per meeting. A request for the addition of an agenda item must be submitted in writing five days prior to the scheduled meeting, and will be added at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

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Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register. There's no Preschool Storytime on November 26.

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Typing Class

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

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Be a High School Reading Buddy

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

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Reading Buddies

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! Parents and guardians are required to remain in the Library until the program concludes.

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Illinois Libraries Present: Dr. Eve L. Ewing

Event Registration: Words, Power & Community: Dr. Eve L. EwingEngage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer whose work explores race, education, identity, and community. Through writing......More

Event Registration: Words, Power & Community: Dr. Eve L. EwingEngage in an important and thoughtful conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, acclaimed author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer whose work explores race, education, identity, and community. Through writing that blends scholarship, storytelling, and activism, Dr. Ewing has become one of today’s most influential public voices on culture and education.Explore the power of language and storytelling as Dr. Ewing reflects on how words shape public memory, challenge systems of inequality, and help communities imagine new futures. From classrooms and libraries to poetry and popular culture, this conversation will consider the many ways stories influence how we see ourselves and one another.This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.

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Saturday Storytime!

Designed for all ages, this 30 minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, help young children develop important socialization skills, and meet local families. There is no Saturday Storyt......More

Designed for all ages, this 30 minute storytime features stories, rhymes, singing, games, and dancing. A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, help young children develop important socialization skills, and meet local families. There is no Saturday Storytime on September 19, October 24 and November 21. Please join us for Storytime in Spanish on those days. There is also no Saturday Storytime on November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Lunch and Learn: Coding for Beginner Teens

Learn how to code with our tech assistant, Zack while eating a delicious lunch.

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Line Dancing

Come have fun with us! Demetra Cox will be here to teach the newest slides, hustles, and steps you’ll love.

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Cocoa & Crafts

Drop in to make a low-mess craft while sipping hot cocoa. All materials will be provided. No registration required. Most appropriate for kids in preschool through 5th grade.

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Stacks Social Club Volunteer

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings. Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up! Thank you for being a changemaker in the community.

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Stacks Social Club

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities. Each meeting concludes with a healthy snack prepared by the members of the group for a community table!Sep 20 Intro to ImprovOct 18 Pumpki......More

The Stacks Social Club meets monthly to provide recreational and social opportunities for teens and young adults with disabilities. Each meeting concludes with a healthy snack prepared by the members of the group for a community table!Sep 20 Intro to ImprovOct 18 Pumpkin PaintingNov 15 The Groove Crew Jam Session

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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. There is no Baby Bookworms on November 23. Please register.

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Tech Help Drop-In

Tech Help Drop-In is an opportunity for Library patrons to ask “how-to” technology questions. Evergreen Park Community High School tech interns are here to show you how to navigate phones, tablets, or computers! No reservations are needed for a 20-minute session.Tech He......More

Tech Help Drop-In is an opportunity for Library patrons to ask “how-to” technology questions. Evergreen Park Community High School tech interns are here to show you how to navigate phones, tablets, or computers! No reservations are needed for a 20-minute session.Tech Help Drop-in will not meet on Indigenous People's Day on Monday, October 12 and Veteran's Day on Monday, November 9 in observance of these holidays.

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Mahjong: Open Play

Enjoy a friendly game of mahjong! Open play is for experienced players who already know how to play. Bring your skills, meet fellow players, and enjoy an evening of tiles and conversation.PLEASE NOTE: Open Play is not for beginners. Interested in learning Mahjong? Add y......More

Enjoy a friendly game of mahjong! Open play is for experienced players who already know how to play. Bring your skills, meet fellow players, and enjoy an evening of tiles and conversation.PLEASE NOTE: Open Play is not for beginners. Interested in learning Mahjong? Add your name to our Beginners Mahjong interest list to receive notifications about upcoming classes.

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Cookbook Club Reads Taste by Stanley Tucci and Makes Pasta with Kate Bradley

We are rolling out the dough at this month's Cookbook Club! Evergreen Park's own Chef Kate Bradley will teach us how to make homemade pasta to rival Stanley Tucci's! We'll discuss Stanley Tucci's memoir Taste. Copies of Taste will be available at the Circulation Desk or......More

We are rolling out the dough at this month's Cookbook Club! Evergreen Park's own Chef Kate Bradley will teach us how to make homemade pasta to rival Stanley Tucci's! We'll discuss Stanley Tucci's memoir Taste. Copies of Taste will be available at the Circulation Desk or download your copy with the Libbyapp.Please note: we will not be setting up our potluck community table because we will be making pasta. Bring an apron!

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. There is no Toddler Time on November 24. Please register.

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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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Budget and Cash Flow

Develop a budget and understand the importance of financial record-keeping with Wintrust Financial.

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. There is no Toddler Time on November 25. Please register.

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Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair. You’ll end the practice feeling refreshed an......More

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair. You’ll end the practice feeling refreshed and renewed, with a sense of ease in body and mind. Perfect for anyone new to yoga and would like to try it, as well as seniors and office workers.You must fill out a release form for the first session. Click here to fill out the release form online, or click on the link to the PDF under Attachments on the right to download and return it to the Library.

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Zoom Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan Z.

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.Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, T......More

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.Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair. You’ll end the practice feeling refreshed and renewed, with a sense of ease in body and mind. Perfect for anyone new to yoga and would like to try it, as well as seniors and office workers.You must fill out a release form for the first session of 2026. Click here to fill out the release form online, or click on the link to the PDF under Attachments on the right to download and return it to the Library.

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Zoom Choga (Chair Yoga) with Joan

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.Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, T......More

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.Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead you in a chair yoga practice, This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair. You’ll end the practice feeling refreshed and renewed, with a sense of ease in body and mind. Perfect for anyone new to yoga and would like to try it, as well as seniors and office workers.You must fill out a release form for the first session of 2026. Click here to fill out the release form online, or click on the link to the PDF under Attachments on the right to download and return it to the Library.

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Snack & STEAM

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack.Sep 9 Sphero RacesSep 23 DIY Caramel Apple Lip BalmOct 7 S’moresOct 21 DIY Glow in the Dark SlimeNov 4 Battle of the BridgesNov 18 Stranded on a Deserted Island......More

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack.Sep 9 Sphero RacesSep 23 DIY Caramel Apple Lip BalmOct 7 S’moresOct 21 DIY Glow in the Dark SlimeNov 4 Battle of the BridgesNov 18 Stranded on a Deserted Island Activity

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Stranger Than Fiction Book Club: Virtual Author Visit and Discussion

The Library is thrilled to be joined by author Neil Bradbury (virtually) to discuss his true crime thriller A Taste for Poison. We will be meeting both in-person and online via Zoom. Register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting info to your email. Books will be avail......More

The Library is thrilled to be joined by author Neil Bradbury (virtually) to discuss his true crime thriller A Taste for Poison. We will be meeting both in-person and online via Zoom. Register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting info to your email. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month prior to book club meeting.About A Taste for Poison:In a fascinating blend of popular science, medical history, and true crime, Dr. Neil Bradbury explores this most morbidly captivating method of murder from a cellular level. Alongside real-life accounts of murderers and their crimes - some notorious, some forgotten, some still unsolved - are the equally compelling stories of the poisons involved: eleven molecules of death that work their way through the human body and, paradoxically, illuminate the way in which our bodies function.Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins to show how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin and tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, 'A TASTE FOR POISON' leads listeners on a riveting tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us alive - or don’t.Meeting ID 870 1813 8670Password nonfiction

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Create Your Own Puzzle

Create your own design on a blank puzzle!

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Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register. There's no Preschool Storytime on November 26.

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Be a High School Reading Buddy

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

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Reading Buddies

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! Parents and guardians are required to remain in the Library until the program concludes.

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