Evergreen Park Public Library
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Thursday October 31 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
OSF Healthcare Grief Support Group
Offering supportive and skilled support for those who are mourning the death of their loved one. Contact Sheila Reed at [email protected] or 708.229.4299 to register for this program.
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Friday November 1 through November 29
Dial-A-Story Holiday Community Takeover!
It's time for you to take over our Dial-A-Story line. Find your favorite holiday picture book, short story, poem, or chapter, make an audio recording of you reading it, and send it via email to [email protected]. We'll put your story on our Dial-A-Story l......More
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Friday 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 on this Google Form to help our librarians custom-select a book or two. Submit your request by December 15. Book boxes will be read......More
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Friday November 1 4:45am - 6:15pm CDT
Volunteer for the Zombie Nerf War
Game on! The Library seeks fun-loving Nerf fans to help at our Zombie Nerf War. Costumes and gear are welcome!You will earn 1 hour and 30 minutes of service hours for this program. Thank you!
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Friday November 1 2:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Free Craft Supply Swap
Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or to the Circulation Desk in advance. We will be accepting supplies such as fabric, yarn, specialty paper and supplies for drawing, painting, ink stamping, scrapbooking, jewelry-making, etc. Don......More
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Friday November 1 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Design A Mexican Sugar Skull
Decorate your own sugar skull with sequins, foil, and icing. Limit 24. Please register.
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Friday November 1 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
After-Hours Zombie Nerf War
Let's stretch out Halloween festivities for another day! Don't miss this After-hours Zombie Nerf War in the stacks in the dark! The Library has a supply of small Nerf guns but you are welcome to bring your own gear.
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Saturday November 2 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Free Craft Supply Swap
Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or to the Circulation Desk in advance. We will be accepting supplies such as fabric, yarn, specialty paper and supplies for drawing, painting, ink stamping, scrapbooking, jewelry-making, etc. Don......More
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Sunday November 3 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Come Write In
Gather with other National Novel Writing Month writers and be inspired by the literary atmosphere.
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Monday November 4 All Day
Discovery Sacks
Pick up a make-and-take bag with a fun activity inside on the first Monday of each month, while supplies last.Monday, Sep. 9--Scarecrow CraftMonday, Oct. 7--Monster Scissor SkillsMonday, Nov. 4--Dinosaurs
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Monday November 4 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 21 and November 25. Please register.
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Monday November 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Chess Rookies & Masters Meetup
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.
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Tuesday November 5 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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Tuesday November 5 3:30pm - 4:15pm CST
Snack & STEAM
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each hands-on activity concludes with a tasty snack.Oct 22 Build a Bone BridgeNov 5 Construct a Ballot BoxNov 19 Cranberry Slime
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Tuesday November 5 6:30pm - 7:00pm CST
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.Sep. 3--Bubble Wrap Printed ApplesSep. 17--Sponge Painted LeavesOct. 1--Cotton Ball GhostsOct. 15--Halloween Paper Craft RollsNov. 5--Cotton Ball Turkey Pa......More
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Tuesday November 5 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
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!
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Wednesday November 6 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 23 and November 27. Please register.
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Wednesday November 6 10:00am - 11:00am CST
English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés
Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups.Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.
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Wednesday November 6 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Fall 2 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, ......More
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Wednesday November 6 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Zoom Fall 2 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, ......More
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Wednesday November 6 6:00pm - 6:30pm CST
Stories and Stretches
Kids engage with books through poses, shapes, and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.
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Thursday November 7 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 24 or November 28.
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Thursday November 7 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Understand the Inflation Reduction Act Impact on Medicare
This years Medicare Advantage and Part D Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) brings Big changes. We will go over three big changes starting 2025 and how you can prepare for your plan updates.
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Thursday November 7 11:15am - 12:00pm CST
La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación y el impacto que tendrá en Medicare
La Ley de Reducción de la Inflación tiene un impacto significativo en Medicare, especialmente en Medicare Advantage y la Parte D. Repasaremos tres grandes cambios a partir de 2025 y como prepararse para estos cambios.
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Thursday November 7 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
PowerPoint Basics
Learn the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation.
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Thursday November 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
OSF Healthcare Grief Support Group
Offering supportive and skilled support for those who are mourning the death of their loved one. Contact Sheila Reed at [email protected] or 708.229.4299 to register for this program.
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Thursday November 7 4:45pm - 6:00pm CST
Be a High School Reading Buddy
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.
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Thursday November 7 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 November 7 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
British Invasion with Dave Rudolf
Singer/guitarist Dave Rudolf will rock the Library with music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, Joe Cocker, and more British Guys! It'll be a rock-n-roll blast from the past--not to be missed.
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Friday November 8 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Introduction to Ancestry.com
Come in and research online using the Library Edition of Ancestry.com and newspaper archives. Take advantage of free copying, printing, and scanning.
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Friday November 8 5:30pm - 8:30pm CST
Genealogy Lock-in
Come in and research online using the Library Edition of Ancestry.com and newspaper archives. Take advantage of free copying, printing, and scanning.
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Saturday November 9 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Ordinary Heroes with Ron Eckberg
Join Ron Eckberg for a WWII exploration based on his father’s accounts and research. Honor veterans by remembering 'Ordinary Heroes.' Stick around to share your own stories.
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Saturday November 9 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Just Dance Battle
Have a fun family evening breaking out your best dance moves as we play the popular Just Dance video game on our Nintendo Switch. This is an all-ages family event.
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Sunday November 10 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Sensory 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.