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Summer Reading

Mark off a badge for every 100 minutes that you read or are read to between June 1 & July 31. Each badge will earn you an entry for a grand prize drawing. The more badges you earn, the better your chances of winning! Complete the activity badges for extra chances to win.Winners will be chosen & announced the first week of August.You can also log badges online through Beanstack at evergreenparklibrary.beanstack.org. Paper logs are available at the library or by clicking here.

Expanded hours, Computers Available June 1

Beginning Monday, June 1, the library will expand hours and offer limited computer use for the public by appointment. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm.

EP Library cardholders age 10 and up can reserve a computer up to 24 hours in advance by phone (708.422.8522) or online at evergreenparklibrary.org. Limit one hour of computer use, and one user per computer. Masks and social distancing from staff and other users are required.

Evergreen Park residents can call to use the photocopier, fax, and scanner, too. Staff will assist as social distancing allows. Exact change or credit card only. 10 cents B/W, 50 cents color, fax $1 per page.

Library material distribution will still be by home delivery or curbside pickup, due to limitations on the number of people allowed in the building.

Home Delivery and Curbside Pickup

You can request items on shelf at Evergreen Park Library by placing a hold online in the SWAN catalog, by phone at 708.422.8522, or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Pickup hours are Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. We will notify you when your items are ready for pickup; do not attempt to pick up your items until you have been notified. Items will be held for pickup for 3 days. If you are unable to pick up materials, home delivery can be arranged. Cancel any unwanted hold items online or contact the library for assistance. Return materials through the book drop.

Library staff will be appropriately attired and follow recommended guidelines for handling library materials. Items must be quarantined for 72 hours before being checked in. Note: this means items will stay on your account for approximately 3 days. Don't worry! At this time no overdue fines are being charged on any library materials.

Please expect longer than usual wait times for materials to be ready for pickup due to the extended quarantine time for returned materials. Items may not be picked up at other SWAN libraries, nor is interlibrary loan of other libraries' items available.