Resume Help Drop-In

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

This event is full

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

Cancelled

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

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!

Cancelled

Photo on a Tote Bag (or Apron)

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

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.

This event is full

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.

Sat, May 03, 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.

Mother's Day Tea

Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:45am

Kids Korner A/B

Bring your Mom, Mommy, Mama, or special mother figure (whatever you may call her!) to the library for bingo, treats, and crafts. Fancy attire is welcome, but not required.

May the 4th Bingo

Sun, May 04, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Kids Korner A/B

Celebrate "May the Fourth" with a fun bingo game that features intergalactic fun. We will have snacks and a craft to complete the event.

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

Jedi Musicians

Sun, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

This program has everything you need to create a Star Wars galaxy of sound: ✔️Light saber pool noodles to keep the beat ✔️Boomwhackers to play the melody ✔️Parachute to harness the Force

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

Cancelled

Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

ESL classes for adults

Adult Book Discussion

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

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Cancelled

Hats off to Children's Book Week!

Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Tue, May 06, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join Ms. Dianne and Ms. Courtney for a silly hat party! We'll read hat-themed books, play games, and make our own silly hats.

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

Meditation: Awaken the Light Within

Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Arvind Naik who has been practicing meditation for many years. Learn how meditation can connect one to the peace within us.

EGVPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, May 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Board Meeting

Cancelled

Thursday Evening Tech Help

Wed, May 07, 10:00am - 11:30am

ESL Wednesday Mornings

Jr TAG

Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

volunteering

Jr TAG

Wed, May 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

volunteering

Adult Book Discussion

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

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Little Miss Ann

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Little Miss Ann will be at the EGVPL for a fun concert filled with upbeat, interactive fun songs that kids will sing, jump and dance along to!

Thu, May 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Mental Health Awareness

Thu, May 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join community leaders for resources, speakers, and information on mental health services in our community and ways to prevent suicide.

Mother's Day Weaving Workshop

Fri, May 09, 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

May Minecraft Club (Session A)

Fri, May 09, 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 May.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Make and Take Craft: Hoop Organizer

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Art Class - Plate-ful Fun

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

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.