Tiempo del cuento

C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators

Thu, Apr 03, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Polish Storytime

Thu, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.

Adult Book Discussion

Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

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Thu, Apr 03, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Kids Korner A/B

Let's Investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!

Registration is now closed

Managing Passwords and Accounts

Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Secure your accounts, simplify your logins! This program teaches best practices for managing passwords, so you can stop struggling with resets and keep your information safe.

Registration is now closed

Read to the Dog

Thu, Apr 03, 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.

Fri, Apr 04, 9:30am - 6:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

SWOOP!

Fri, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:40am

Kids Korner A/B

Discovery Museum will be here for a special early childhood STEM class!

This event is full

SWOOP!

Fri, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kids Korner A/B

Discovery Museum will be here for a special early childhood STEM class!

Gaming Group

Fri, Apr 04, 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, Apr 05, 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, Apr 05, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Tiempo del cuento

Sat, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

Vengan a explorar un nuevo tema cada mes con libros y experiencias interactivas. Come explore a new theme each month through books and interactive experiences. All language abilities are welcome.

Art Showcase

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 2:00pm

-Art Opening on April 5 from 11:00 am-2:00 pm -Art Display from Mead Jr High and Grove Jr High the whole month of April

Sun, Apr 06, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Baby Tales

Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:15am

Kids Korner A/B

Bond with your little one and meet new friends at a lap-sit storytime full of bounces, tickles, songs, and giggles.

Baby Tales

Mon, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:15am

Kids Korner A/B

Bond with your little one and meet new friends at a lap-sit storytime full of bounces, tickles, songs, and giggles.

Mon, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

ESL classes for adults

Canvas Kids: April Blossoms

Mon, Apr 07, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Color a t-shirt during National Library Week! Stop at the Youth Reference desk to get a shirt and use our supplies to make your own wearable art. Limit 1 per person, while supplies last.

Mon, Apr 07, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for a two-session art class where kids can craft colorful projects inspired by flowers, rain, and the beauty of spring!

This event is full

Mini Mad Science Storytime

Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:45am

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for fun, simple science activities and much more! Each week will be a different theme and activity.

Mini Mad Science Storytime

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Tue, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for fun, simple science activities and much more! Each week will be a different theme and activity.

C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Color a t-shirt during National Library Week! Stop at the Youth Reference desk to get a shirt and use our supplies to make your own wearable art. Limit 1 per person, while supplies last.

Tue, Apr 08, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Kids Korner A/B

Let's Investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!

Registration is now closed

EGVPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, Apr 08, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Board Meeting

Alphabet Soup

Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:15am

Kids Korner A/B

Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.

Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Alphabet Soup

Wed, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am

Kids Korner A/B

Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.

Art Class - Paint and Swipe

Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Color a t-shirt during National Library Week! Stop at the Youth Reference desk to get a shirt and use our supplies to make your own wearable art. Limit 1 per person, while supplies last.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Learn how to paint a field of cacti or a fun group of cats without using a brush.

This event is full

Pajamas and Pancakes

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Get cozy and join us for a Pajamas and Pancakes Storytime! Come in your favorite pajamas!

This event is full

Thu, Apr 10, 9:30am - 9:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Polish Storytime

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.

C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators

Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Color a t-shirt during National Library Week! Stop at the Youth Reference desk to get a shirt and use our supplies to make your own wearable art. Limit 1 per person, while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 10, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Kids Korner A/B

Let's Investigate with STEM! This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!

Registration is now closed

Medicare 101

Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

David Wylly from Medicare Solutions Network will discuss what Medicare covers, what it doesn't, and your potential out-of-pocket exposure. Learn about cost-saving strategies for the future.

Fri, Apr 11, 9:30am - 6:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Messy Play

Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:45am

Kids Korner A/B

Come to the library for hands-on experiences that may include some mess and will always include fun!

This event is full

Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Color a t-shirt during National Library Week! Stop at the Youth Reference desk to get a shirt and use our supplies to make your own wearable art. Limit 1 per person, while supplies last.

Family Boardgame Night

Fri, Apr 11, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Enjoy a night of family fun with board games, snacks, and music!

Sat, Apr 12, 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, Apr 12, 9:30am - 4:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Storytime with Clifford

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us for a storytime with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth, then make sure you “STAY” to take a picture with the big, red dog!

Sun, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Search for kites of all sizes, colors, and patterns during this springtime scavenger hunt. When you participate, you will be entered in a raffle to win a kite to take home and fly!

Canvas Kids: April Blossoms

Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

ESL classes for adults

Mon, Apr 14, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for a two-session art class where kids can craft colorful projects inspired by flowers, rain, and the beauty of spring!

This event is full

Firefly Theatre presents The Kindness Garden

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:45am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us for a new Firefly Family Theatre production, The Kindness Garden! Spark the Firefly and her friends will share stories and songs all about Spring and the power of kindness.

Firefly Theatre presents The Kindness Garden

Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us for a new Firefly Family Theatre production, The Kindness Garden! Spark the Firefly and her friends will share stories and songs all about Spring and the power of kindness.

Selena Storytime

Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

¡Celebra el cumpleaños de Selena Quintanilla con nosotros! Celebrate Selena Quintanilla's birthday with EGVPL!

Art Class - Paint and Swipe

Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Learn how to paint a field of cacti or a fun group of cats without using a brush.

Cartooning with Mark Anderson

Wed, Apr 16, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Are you gnuts about gnomes? Then this class is a gno-brainer! Gnice gnomes, gnasty gnomes, gnervous gnomes, and gnoteworthy gnomes! Do gnot miss this gnifty class!

This event is full

Floral Arranging with Garvin Gardens

Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Design a beautiful floral arrangement with a medley of blooms. Participants are encouraged to bring a pruner. A $15 no-show fee for materials is applicable.

This event is full

LEGO Club (session 1)

Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Design, create, build, and have fun... with Legos! Registration is required and limited to EGVPL cardholders.

Get Started with Streaming

Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Discover the world of streaming! This program provides a simple guide to popular streaming platforms, how to get started, and tips for finding the best entertainment for you.

Read to the Dog

Thu, Apr 17, 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.

Is It the Right Time to Retire?

Thu, Apr 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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

LEGO Club (session 2)

Fri, Apr 18, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Design, create, build, and have fun... with Legos! Registration is required and limited to EGVPL cardholders.

Gaming Group

Fri, Apr 18, 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, Apr 19, 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.

Monday Matinee Movie

Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

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

Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

ESL classes for adults

D&D Continuing Campaign

Mon, Apr 21, 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 supplied.

Graphic Novel Book Club

Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

Discuss books, movies, and everything in between!

Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Supported Chair Yoga

Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join certified group exercise fitness expert, Susan Heaton for this class.

Tiempo del cuento

Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Vengan a explorar un nuevo tema cada mes con libros y experiencias interactivas. Come explore a new theme each month through books and interactive experiences. All language abilities are welcome.

Laughing Matters: The Life and Laughs of Carol Burnett

Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Resume Drop In

Wed, Apr 23, 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?

Book Bites

Wed, Apr 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Get a taste of appetizing books with this book club. Pizza, snacks and drinks provided. Find copies of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

This event is full

Drop-in Button Making

Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Maker Space

Make personalized pins or keychains that are 2¼’’ wide by picking a design provided or drawing your own using our button maker.

Tweet, Tweet Storytime

Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Create colorful Spring birds and a beautiful birdhouse for them to live in.

This event is full

Cancelled

Art Around the World

Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Travel the world without leaving the library! Each class will focus on a different country by learning about some artists and making an art project to take home.

Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Take a stroll with the sensational singer and storyteller Hilary Ann Feldman as she guides you through a tour of Carol Burnett's life and laughs. You'll be so glad you had this time together!

April Minecraft Club (Session A)

Fri, Apr 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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 April.

This event is full

April Minecraft Club (Session B)

Sat, Apr 26, 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.

Vinyl Decals 101

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Maker Space

Master the Cricut and design personalized keychains in this beginner-friendly workshop.

Sat, Apr 26, 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 April.

April Minecraft Club (Session C)

Sat, Apr 26, 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 April.

This event is full

Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

ESL classes for adults

Coffee, Cake & Coloring

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us for adult coloring while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, and coffee cake!

Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Photo on a Tote Bag (or Apron)

Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Embroidery Kids

Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Let’s get started on a project together that you can add to at home.

This event is full

Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Maker Space

Learn how to use a heat press and create a custom photo tote or apron. We'll provide both the tote bags and aprons.

Read to the Dog

Thu, May 01, 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.

Mother's Day Weaving Workshop

Fri, May 02, 4:15pm - 5:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

In this weaving workshop we’ll create some beautiful fiber art, perfect to give as a gift for Mother’s Day!

Registration opens Friday, April 25 2025 at 9:00am

Gaming Group

Fri, May 02, 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.

Registration opens Friday, April 25 2025 at 9:00am

Shredding Event

Sat, May 03, 9:00am - 11:00am

The Library is offering this document destruction event as a courtesy to residents who have sensitive documents to recycle.