Evergreen Park Public Library
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Saturday November 1 through December 15
Book with a Slice Teen Holiday Book Subscription
Ho ho ho! We can't wait to match you up with a book you'll savor, and a delicious slice of Barraco's pizza. Please answer a few questions to help our librarians custom-select a book or two. Submit your request by December 15 with this Google Form. Book boxes will be re......More
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Monday December 1 through December 11
Food Drive of the Month: Christmas Candy and Treats
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.Decemb......More
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Saturday December 6 through December 7
Holiday Portraits Fundraiser
Support the Evergreen Park Library Foundation while knocking out a task on your holiday to-do list! Schedule a 20-minute photo session for your family in front of the fireplace in the Library’s festively-decorated Reading Room and receive an Evergreen Park Public Librar......More
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Saturday December 6 All Day
Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser
Feel Double Good by giving to the Library this Giving Tuesday! 50% of the proceeds go to the Library Foundation. The steps are as easy as 1,2,3Follow the LinkPlace your OrderHave it shipped to you!Then enjoy your Double Good popcorn!
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Sunday December 7 12:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Join us anytime from noon-4pm to make handmade cards for kids who are hospitalized. Children, teens, and adults are welcome. We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com). Kids and teens who are......More
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Monday December 8 9:30am - 10:00am CST
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 October 20 and November 24. Please register.
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Monday December 8 3:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Movie Screening: The Polar Express
Join us for a screening of The Polar Express and make your own ornament.
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Monday December 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Cookbook Club
Let's dish about cookbooks! This month, join others in exploring The Wok: Recipes & Techniques by J. Kenji López-Alt. 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. ......More
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Tuesday December 9 9:30am - 10:00am CST
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 October 21 and November 25. Please register.
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Tuesday December 9 3:30pm - 4:15pm CST
Make a Sock Gnome
Get festive and make a holiday gnome using socks!
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Tuesday December 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
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
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Tuesday December 9 6:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Wacky Winter STEM Club
Join us as we make science, technology, engineering, and math come alive through hands-on experiments and interactive lessons. We'll explore new concepts, ask questions, and discover the fun side of STEM learning. For kids in 3rd-5th grade.
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Tuesday December 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Bears vs. Cardinals: The NFL’s Oldest Rivalry
Celebrate football season with the humorous early history of the NFL with an unusual program on the “forgotten” early history of the oldest teams in the NFL: the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cardinals. Hear a multitude of entertaining stories, ensuring a memorable even......More
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Tuesday December 9 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
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 December 10 9:30am - 10:00am CST
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 October 22 and November 26. Please register.
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Wednesday December 10 10:00am - 11:00am CST
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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Wednesday December 10 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Kindred Spirits Book Club
This month's selection is A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg
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Wednesday December 10 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Senior Medicare Patrol
Senior Medicare Patrol educates people on how to prevent and report Medicare fraud. Come and learn and play Bingo. This event is sponsored by Pathlights.
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Wednesday December 10 4:00pm - 5:15pm CST
Hot Cocoa and Crochet with Ava
Learn how to crochet a bookmark in two sessions with Ava! Hot cocoa will be served.
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Wednesday December 10 7:00pm - 9:00pm CST
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
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Thursday December 11 9:30am - 10:00am CST
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register. There's no Preschool Storytime on October 23 or November 27.
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Thursday December 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
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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Thursday December 11 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
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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Thursday December 11 6:00pm - 6:45pm CST
Make a Moomin!
Enter the world of Moomin Trolls! We will use perler beads to craft our own characters from the Finn Family Moomintroll series by Tove Jansson.
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Thursday December 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Homemade Fire Cider with Madelyn
Local gardener and herb-lover Madelyn Kenny will teach us how to make Fire Cider. Fire cider is vinegar-based, with herbs and honey, used to stimulate the circulatory system (great in the winter) and support the immune system. You will leave with a sample.
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Friday December 12 3:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Free Play Fridays
Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm. For kids in 5th grade and younger.December 12--Build with StrawbeesDecember 19--Board GamesJanuary 9--Science KitsJanuary 16--LegosJanuary 23--The Floor is L......More
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Saturday December 13 10:30am - 11:00am CST
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 December 13 1:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Jewelry Making with Joy Joshua
There's no better way to welcome in the season than by joining our Winter Jewelry Making Workshop. This enchanting program is your gateway to crafting exquisite, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. In this workshop, we invite you to explore the art of transforming simple mate......More
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Sunday December 14 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Sensory Play Sunday
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3 pm for some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.