Dial-A-Story Community Takeover!
Thursday, June 1, 2023
12:00am - 12:00am
It's time for you to find your voice and take over our Dial-A-Story line. Find your favorite picture book, short story, poem, or chapter, make an audio recording of you reading it, and send it via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We'll put your story on our Dial-A-Story line. Make sure to include the reader's name and the title and author of the piece you are reading in the email. You can also call our Dial-A-Story line at 708.634.0808 to listen to stories and track your minutes for your summer reading log.
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Cuentos en español--Storytime in Spanish
Saturday, June 10, 2023
10:30am - 11:00am
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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Find Your Voice: Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Saturday, June 10, 2023
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Help us kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge, Find Your Voice!, with a parking lot party! We'll have a petting zoo, EPFD fire trucks and gear, and a balloon toss. Bring your smart phone and headphones to dance in a silent rave. Rolling Video Games Chicago is bringing the excitement with a video game truck at 2 pm. Summer treats will be available thanks to Sean Kelly at State Farm. While you're here, sign up the whole family for our summer reading challenge and start logging the minutes you read this summer to earn prizes! Open to all ages. Register for the Find Your Voice! Summer Reading Challenge at evergreenparklibrary.beanstack.org or get a paper reading log at the Library beginning June 1.
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Baby Bookworms
Monday, June 12, 2023
9:30am - 10:00am
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby! For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. Please register.
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Book Swap for Children and Teens
Monday, June 12, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Start your summer off right by getting some new-to-you books at our book swap! Bring in your gently used YA or children's books (in good condition) and trade them for the same number of books. Lots to choose from! All books should have covers, all pages intact, and minimal markings. Drop-in anytime from 5 to 8 pm.
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Chess Rookies and Masters Meetup
Monday, June 12, 2023
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. Snacks will be served!
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Toddler Time
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:30am - 10:00am
Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. There is no Toddler Time on July 4.
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Ballerina Storytime
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
11:30am - 12:15pm
Kids ages 3-6 are invited to grab their tutus and join us for Ballerina Storytime. We'll listen to stories about ballet class, then get to sample a real ballet class, taught by Miss Allie from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department. Registration required.
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Sensory Playdate
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Join us for a short story and some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children and their caregiver.
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Toddler Time
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:30am - 10:00am
Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. There is no Toddler Time on July 5.
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Planting Herbs in a Bag with the Cook County South Suburban Master Gardeners
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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 mini-greenhouse using a plastic sandwich bag and potting soil to grow chive or basil seed indoors. Herbs can be planted outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Or keep the herbs growing on a sunny windowsill until they are ready to harvest.
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The Sound of Science
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children entering 2nd through 5th grade are invited to learn all about sound, from the basics of soundwaves and pitch to the ways animals "talk."
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Steven's Puppets presents "The Wizard of Oz"
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Lions and tigers and puppets, oh my! In this classic heart-warming tale, children of all ages will watch with bated breath as a Kansas cyclone whisks Dorothy off to Oz where she befriends Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, and Cowardly Lion. Together they set off on a journey to find the Wizard of Oz while evading the delightfully silly Wicked Witch of the West. Stevens Puppets bring this tale to life with artfully hand-carved wooden marionettes and a musical score you are sure to be humming all the way home.
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Stories and Stretches
Thursday, June 15, 2023
10:00am - 10:30am
Kids ages 2-5 engage with books through poses, shapes and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.
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Father's Day Shrinky Dinks
Thursday, June 15, 2023
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Make a super-secret gift for your dad or other special man in your life (we'll be using Shrinky Dinks, but don't tell!)
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DIY Chalk Paint
Thursday, June 15, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Learn how to mix up some chalk paint then join us outside to chalk the walk.
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Preschool Storytime
Friday, June 16, 2023
9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool Storytime combines stories, songs, and art for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register.
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Stories in the Park
Saturday, June 17, 2023
10:00am - 10:30am
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 17: Duffy Park (92nd and Millard) Saturday, June 24: Yukich Fields Storywalk (89th and Kedzie) Saturday, July 8: Bejcek Park (90th and Albany) Saturday, July 15: Cowboy Park (92nd and Homan) Saturday, July 29: Circle Park (97th and Homan)
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Toddler Time
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
9:30am - 10:00am
Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. There is no Toddler Time on July 4.
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Puzzle Race
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Compete with other teams to see who can finish a 300 piece puzzle the fastest! We will divide you into teams for some competitive puzzle assemblage. Snacks and prizes!
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Bilingual Storytime
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish. Únase con nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en inglés y español.
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Toddler Time
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
9:30am - 10:00am
Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register. There is no Toddler Time on July 5.
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Bubble Art (FULL: Please add your child to the wait list.)
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Create your own work of art using bubbles!
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Stories and Stretches
Thursday, June 22, 2023
10:00am - 10:30am
Kids ages 2-5 engage with books through poses, shapes and stretches. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Please register.
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Tie-Dye T-Shirts
Thursday, June 22, 2023
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Make a festive 4th of July, tie-dyed t-shirt. Please bring your own washed, white, cotton t-shirt. The dye stains, so wear old clothes and shoes. We will meet in the staff parking lot behind the Library. For kids and teens ages 17 and under. No registration required.
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Shaving Cream Marbling Art
Thursday, June 22, 2023
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Create a swirly masterpiece that smells good too!
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Preschool Storytime
Friday, June 23, 2023
9:30am - 10:00am
Preschool Storytime combines stories, songs, and art for kids from 3-5 years old. Please register.
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