Instrumental Imaginings: Featuring Cello

May Minecraft Club (Session B)

Sat, May 10, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.

Sat, May 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

Play and create with friends during Minecraft Club. Pick either Friday (Session A), Saturday (Session B), or Saturday (Session C) to attend in May.

This event is full

May Minecraft Club (Session C)

Sat, May 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

Play and create with friends during Minecraft Club. Pick only Friday (Session A), Saturday (Session B), or Saturday (Session C) to attend in May.

Mon, May 12, 9:00am - 10:00pm

Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.

Mon, May 12, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Help us make a project inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this collaborative playful art project.

Monday Matinee Movie

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Enjoy an afternoon movie in the Lee Maternowski Room. Popcorn will be served!

Cancelled

ESL Monday Afternoons

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

ESL classes for adults

D&D Continuing Campaign

Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join in on a continuing D&D campaign! For participants that have completed a One-Shot session, and have been participating in our Continuing Campaign. Dice and snacks are included.

Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 10:00pm

Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Help us make a project inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this collaborative playful art project.

Friends of the Library's Annual Meeting

Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

Tue, May 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Please join us for the Friends annual meeting and stay for Historian Martina Mathisen's presentation of The Six Wives of Henry VIII.

Wed, May 14, 9:00am - 10:00pm

Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.

Make and Take Craft: Hoop Organizer

Wed, May 14, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Help us make a project inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this collaborative playful art project.

Cancelled

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 11:30am

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us to make an embroidery hoop organizer using colorful fabrics and requires no sewing! It's a great way to neatly store your letters or notes.

Resume Help Drop-In

Wed, May 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

Need a hand completing job applications, writing your resume and cover letters, preparing for an interview, or finding networking opportunities?

Cartooning with Mark Anderson

Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Here there be cartoon monsters! Dangerous dragons, kooky kraken, unruly unicorn, and maybe, just maybe, the oozlum bird will make an appearance. (Look it up!) Don’t miss this monstrously fun class!

Art Class - Plate-ful Fun

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Learn the basics of decoupaging and design your own unique plate to take home.

This event is full

Thu, May 15, 9:00am - 10:00pm

Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Help us make a project inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this collaborative playful art project.

Moments to Remember

Thu, May 15, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Social gathering for women 55 years & older. Limited to 30

This event is full

Cutting the Cord

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Learn about options and alternatives for your cable, home internet, and home phone.

This event is full

Read to the Dog

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

An opportunity for kids to read in a positive, non-threatening environment that encourages the love of reading by partnering with a therapy dog.

Register

Investing Made Simple

Thu, May 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join us on Zoom for this program presented by Financial Educator Karen Chan, a Certified Financial Planner.

Register

Fri, May 16, 9:00am - 10:00am

Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.

Fri, May 16, 9:30am - 6:30pm

Help us make a project inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama. Stop by the Youth Services Department to participate in this collaborative playful art project.

Gaming Group

Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

This program will offer modded Minecraft and Roblox play for experienced gamers, and Feed the Beast to learn new skills and enhance your Minecraft play. Use of Roblox requires an existing account.

Sat, May 17, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.

Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.

Sun, May 18, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Pick up one package of chalk per household at our Circulation Desk.

Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

Cancelled

ESL Monday Afternoons

Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

ESL classes for adults

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Committee of the Whole Meeting

Evening Book Discussion

Tue, May 20, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

The group will discuss Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Please contact Julie at jhadler@egvpl.org or 847-725-2160 if you would like to attend and need a copy.

Art Class - Plate-ful Fun

Wed, May 21, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

Cancelled

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:30am

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Learn the basics of decoupaging and design your own unique plate to take home.

This event is full

Make and Take Craft: Hoop Organizer

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us to make an embroidery hoop organizer using colorful fabrics and requires no sewing! It's a great way to neatly store your letters or notes.

Thursday Evening Tech Help

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

Thu, May 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

Fri, May 23, 9:30am - 6:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.

Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

AARP Classes

Tue, May 27, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older.

This event is full

Tue, May 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

AARP Classes

Wed, May 28, 9:30am - 1:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older.

This event is full

Bus Trip: Ukrainian Village

Wed, May 28, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Are you ready? Join us for a sunny, scavenger hunt adventure! Children may work independently or with the help of a parent/caregiver. Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to get started.

Cancelled

Thu, May 29, 7:45am - 3:15pm

Tour one of Chicago's iconic neighborhoods as we visit the Ukrainian Village.

Back Up Your Phone to the Cloud

Thu, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

Never lose your precious photos and important files again! This program explores easy ways to back up your phone using cloud services, ensuring your data is safe and accessible from anywhere.

This event is full

Sat, May 31, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Drop by the library to make a simple craft on your own or with the help of a parent/caregiver. The craft will be available in Youth Services, while supplies last.

Adult Book Discussion

Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

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EGVPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, Jun 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Drop-in technology help. Got a technology question? Our librarians are here to help!

Rescheduled

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

New date Tuesday, June 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Board Meeting

Adult Book Discussion

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

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Canva Design Basics

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

Unleash your creativity with Canva! This beginner-friendly program will introduce to the world of Canva and its user-friendly design tools.