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Select from one of the following Library Information
links or Click Here for for a detailed
index with descriptions.
 Location
and Maps
Evergreen Park Public Library is located
on the southwest corner of 94th Street and Troy Avenue, one block
east of Kedzie Avenue. From the Tri-State Expressway, exit at
95th Street East. Travel east on 95th Street to Kedzie Avenue.
Turn left at Kedzie, travel one block to 94th Street, and then
turn right at the stoplight. More
Library
Cards
Library cards are issued to all Evergreen
Park residents without charge upon proof of residency:
- A current photo ID.
- One other current form of identification
with preprinted name and Evergreen Park address.
Click Here
for more information on getting a card, lost and stolen cards,
non-resident cards and more.
Library
Materials and Loan Policies
The Evergreen Park Public Library's
collection has over 65,000 books and audio-visual materials. Click Here
for the online catalog and information on reserving materials
and interlibrary loans.
Loan
Periods and Fines
All library materials are lent free
of charge with the exception of feature videos (whether owned
by Evergreen Park or another library) which carry a fee of 50
cents per item. Click Here
for complete list of loan periods and fines by library item.
Overdue
Library Materials
Evergreen Park Public Library will not
check out materials or renew a card for any patron that has overdue
materials, unpaid fines, or charges for overdue, lost or damaged
materials that amount to $1.00 or more. Click Here
for more information on overdue materials.
Special
Needs Services
The Evergreen Park Public Library offers
many services for the visually impaired and physically disabled
in co-operation with the Village of Evergreen Park and the Illinois
State Library. Click Here
for complete information on Voices of Vision Talking Book Center,
The Minibus Schedule, CRIS Radio Services, The Lions Club of Evergreen
Park and the National Newsline for the Blind Network. You may
also call the library
at (708) 422-8522.
Library
Programs
The Evergreen Park Public Library has
committed its resources to providing cultural and informational
programs of interest to the community, and to programs that nurture
a love of reading in children and young people. More
Public
Access Computers
The library's computers are designated
for specific purposes to provide efficient and equitable service
for users. Library staff may offer basic assistance to users as
time permits, but cannot offer personal instruction in the use
of computer software. More
Holiday
Closings
Click
Here for a complete list of holiday closings.
Library
History
In March of 1944 a group of people,
including representatives from the Women's Club, the Methodist
Church, and the Evergreen Park Public School P.T.A., collaborated
with representatives from the Village Board and the School Board
to establish a library... More
Library
Mission
The mission of the Evergreen Park Public
Library is to acquire, organize, and make accessible to residents
of Evergreen Park, services and materials in a variety of formats
to meet the cultural, educational, informational, and recreational
needs of patrons of all ages... More
Board
of Trustees
The Evergreen Park Public Library is
governed by a board of seven elected trustees that oversees professional
librarians and support staff. Trustees serve a six-year term without
pay. The board determines the budget, policies, and plan of service
for the library. More
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