Evergreen Park Public Library
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Monday June 17 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Computer Basics
Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class.
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am 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. There is no Baby Bookworms on July 1.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Dungeons & Dragon Club
Want to go on an epic adventure? Play Dungeons and Dragons! It is a role-playing game where you build a character, join a party, and go on a quest.
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Monday June 17 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Countdown to Kindergarten
Is your little one about to start kindergarten? Let’s get prepared together! These sessions will prepare you and your little one for the big step into kindergarten. We will explore necessary skills and tips to support getting ready for kindergarten! For kids entering k......More
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Monday June 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Lemon Balm Tincture
Madelyn Kenny will talk about extracting Lemon Balm, which has been used to reduce stress and anxiety, promote sleep, improve appetite, and ease pain and discomfort from indigestion.Take home a kit to make your own.
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Monday June 17 6:30pm - 8:45pm CDT
NEW DATE Gnome Sweet Gnome-It's a Girl
This craft program will be rescheduled for a later date.It's a girl! She's finally arrived. Come and join the group to create a cute little girl gnome.
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Tuesday June 18 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. There is no Toddler Time on July 2.
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Macaroni Soup Kids' Concert
Macaroni Soup with Miss Carole is sneakily educational and active fun for the whole family! Join us for a sing-along, dance-along concert for kids!
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Yak & Yarn Hangout
Yak & Yarn meets twice-weekly in the summer! Join other fiber artists for some social stitching on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some crochet or knitting tips, or just join for a social hangout. New members and ......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
History of Hip Hop with Dr. Daniel Davis
Hip Hop is a subculture and an art movement that emerged from the Bronx in New York City during the early 1970s. It is a means for seeing, celebrating, experiencing, understanding, confronting, and commenting on life and the world. Presented by Dr. Daniel Davis from Ken......More
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Wednesday June 19 All Day
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Thursday June 20 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register. There's no Preschool Storytime on July 4.
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Thursday June 20 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Money Storytime
Marquette Bank is excited to share a financial education story time with our younger audience! We will read a book to slowly introduce money and savings. Join us for a story time, an educational coloring book, and piggy bank giveaway!
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Yak & Yarn Hangout
Yak & Yarn meets twice-weekly in the summer! Join other fiber artists for some social stitching on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some crochet or knitting tips, or just join for a social hangout. New members and ......More
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Thursday June 20 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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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Planting Lettuce and Herbs in a Bag with the Cook County South Suburban Master Gardeners
Join an instructor from the Cook County South Suburban Master Gardeners to learn about plant basics: seed germination, soil health, plant structure, plant care and discuss the importance of the four primary plant growth factors. Individuals are invited to make their own......More
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Create Thursdays
Create with us and take home a piece of art to treasure! Just bring your creativity, and we will provide the supplies.Jun 20 Watercolor & Pressed Flowers Greeting Cards and Bookmarks with Kathy FigelJuly 18 Green Screen Photo LabAug 15 Graffiti Art...More
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Thursday June 20 4:00pm - 8:45pm CDT
Very Hungry Caterpillar Scavenger Hunt
Drop in anytime from 4 to 8:45 pm for a fun scavenger hunt featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar! Pictures of all the food that the caterpillar ate will be hidden around the library for kids to find. Turn in your scavenger hunt paper once you've found them all for a tre......More
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Paint Along: Fruit Slices
Join us for a step by step painting tutorial of fruit slices! Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on.
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Thursday June 20 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Juneteenth Interactive Portrait Project Reception
Meet the Evergreen Park Community High School art students who have created portraits of Black heroes who embody the spirit of Juneteenth. Each artist has attached a video or document with a QR code to tell the viewer about the subject of their artwork. The Juneteenth ......More
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Computer Basics
Adults with limited knowledge of computers can learn the main components, mouse, keyboard and common terminology. This is a hands-on class.
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Friday June 21 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling
Calling all grillers!Meathead, formerly known as Craig Goldwyn, runs the world’s most popular barbecue and grilling websites, gathering one million monthly visitors. Meathead will join us to talk about his cookbook, Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling....More
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Stories in the Park
Join us for outdoor stories at 10 am in our beautiful parks! In the case of active rain, storytime will be held at the Library.Saturday, June 8: Duffy Park (92nd and Millard)Saturday, June 22: Yukich Fields Storywalk (89th and Kedzie)Saturday, June 29: Bejcek Park (......More
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Sunday June 23 All Day
CLOSED
Evergreen Park Public Library is closed Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day. Sunday hours resume September 15, Noon-4 pm.
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Monday June 24 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. There is no Baby Bookworms on July 1.
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Monday June 24 10:30am - 11:00am 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. There is no Baby Bookworms on July 1.
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Chess Rookies and Masters Meetup
Game on! Chess rookies and masters meet at the Library to learn and play chess. EPCHS Chess Team players will teach the fundamentals of the game. All levels of play are welcome.
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Monday June 24 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Honor Flight Chicago Mail Call Letters
Honor Flight Chicago recognizes WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans with a day of honor and gratitude at their war memorials in Washington, DC. One of the best parts of the day is a surprise Mail Call for the veterans on the return flight to Chicago. The next Hon......More
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Monday June 24 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Countdown to Kindergarten
Is your little one about to start kindergarten? Let’s get prepared together! These sessions will prepare you and your little one for the big step into kindergarten. We will explore necessary skills and tips to support getting ready for kindergarten! For kids entering k......More
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Tuesday June 25 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. There is no Toddler Time on July 2.
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Tuesday June 25 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare
The Stroke Support Group brings together stroke survivors, caregivers, and other interested parties for mutual help, fellowship, and education. Focused topics are discussed at each meeting. Today's Topic: Heat Stroke vs Stroke
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Tuesday June 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Snack & Stem: Sweet Summer Programs
Sweet Summer Snack & STEM Programs:Jun 11 Make Edible Pudding SlimeJune 25 Make a Mosquito-repelling CandleJul 9 Make Ice Cream in a BagJuly 23 Chopped Cooking CompetitionAug 6 Make Edible Rice PaperAug 20 Print a 3D Backpack Charm...More
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Interactive Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Movie
Get ready to take a trip into a world of pure imagination! Sing along with the Oompa Loompas and cheer Charlie on his way through Willy Wonka's amazing, fabulous, stupendous, chocolate factory in the original 1971 movie version. Each registered child receives a free P......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Introduction to Self-Publishing
You've got a story to tell, but how? Now that independent authors are taking up a larger share of the market, learn the basics of publishing your own book from self-publishing consultant and Indie author Zachary Jeffries, author and publisher of ten books and owner of h......More
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Tuesday June 25 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Yak & Yarn Hangout
Yak & Yarn meets twice-weekly in the summer! Join other fiber artists for some social stitching on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some crochet or knitting tips, or just join for a social hangout. New members and ......More
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Wednesday June 26 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Toddler Time
Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregiver. Please register. There is no Toddler Time on June 19.
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Wednesday June 26 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
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 June 26 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Kindred Spirits Book Club
This month's selection is Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome to attend.This program is made possible through a grant from AgeOptions through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act....More
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Bag Candy for the EP 4th of July Parade
A sweet summer calls for candy! Help us bag candy to prepare for the Evergreen Park 4th of July Parade on Friday, June 28. Start racking up service hours for the 2024-2025 school year.Join our Volunteer Remind Class to receive notifications about Library volunteer opp......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
Fantastic Food Firsts
Join Chef Al Dente as he takes you on a journey exploring the fascinating origins of popular foods. Discover culinary trivia, such as the birthplace of the first ice cream sundae and the elusive inventor of the first marshmallow. Don't miss this fun-filled performance......More
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Wednesday June 26 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Genealogy Meet-Up
Meet with other genealogy enthusiasts to learn how to use Library resources like Ancestry.com Library Edition, HeritageHub, and the Library's Local History collection, and use this dedicated time to research your family's history!
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Thursday June 27 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register. There's no Preschool Storytime on July 4.
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Thursday June 27 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Yak & Yarn Hangout
Yak & Yarn meets twice-weekly in the summer! Join other fiber artists for some social stitching on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some crochet or knitting tips, or just join for a social hangout. New members and ......More
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Thursday June 27 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Sweet Shrinky Dinks
Design your own sweet Shrinky Dinks and watch them shrink like magic right before your eyes.
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Thursday June 27 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Literary Picnic with Chicago Poet Audacious Don
Outdoor poetry writing workshop and sweet summer picnic with Chicago poet Audacious Don at James J. Sexton Park. The Library will provide a delicious summer picnic, journals, and writing instruments. Please bring your poetry and books of poetry you treasure!
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Thursday June 27 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
CQ and Sound with Gail Morales
This beginner-friendly workshop is a combination of qigong and beautiful sounds. Qigong involves a series of slow-flowing movements and deep measured breathing while in a chair or standing. The workshop ends with soothing sounds from seven crystal singing bowls, chime......More
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Thursday June 27 6:30pm - 8:00pm CDT
Pop-Up Book Club
Join us at Evergreen Park's Spoke & Vine Wine Bar 3146 95th St., to discuss Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. Wine is available for purchase, and a light food selection will be provided. Space is limited so please register in advance. Copies of the book will be avai......More