Fun Factory Saturday

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

Registration is now closed

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.

OUTREACH - Salt Creek

Thu, May 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Volunteers

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.

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.

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.

OUTREACH - Byrd

Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Patrol Guards

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

Art Class - Ceramic Painting with Color Me Mine

Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Paint your very own watermelon ceramic bowl with Color Me Mine. Finished bowls will be available to pick up at the library. A $15 no-show fee for materials is applicable.

This event is full

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.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 07, 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.

Mon, Jun 09, All day

When you sign up anytime during the first week of the Youth Summer Reading Program, you can choose a raffle to enter for our Week One Bonus prize!

Opening Day Kick Off with Kona Ice

Mon, Jun 09, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Mon, Jun 09, 11:00am - 7:00pm

Register at the library on the first day of our Youth Services Level UP! Summer Reading Program and enjoy a free shaved ice from the Kona Ice truck from 11 am-7 pm.

Tue, Jun 10, All day

When you sign up anytime during the first week of the Youth Summer Reading Program, you can choose a raffle to enter for our Week One Bonus prize!

Tue, Jun 10, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

EGVPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, Jun 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Board Meeting

Wed, Jun 11, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.

Wed, Jun 11, All day

When you sign up anytime during the first week of the Youth Summer Reading Program, you can choose a raffle to enter for our Week One Bonus prize!

Wed, Jun 11, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Thu, Jun 12, All day

When you sign up anytime during the first week of the Youth Summer Reading Program, you can choose a raffle to enter for our Week One Bonus prize!

Thu, Jun 12, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Windows 10 End of Life: Get Ready for What's Ahead

Thu, Jun 12, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.

Moments to Remember

Thu, Jun 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

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

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Maker Space

Windows 10’s end of life is approaching! Join us to learn about what this means for your computer and explore options for upgrading or transitioning to a new system.

Fri, Jun 13, All day

When you sign up anytime during the first week of the Youth Summer Reading Program, you can choose a raffle to enter for our Week One Bonus prize!

Fri, Jun 13, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

June Minecraft Club (Session A)

Fri, Jun 13, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.

Fri, Jun 13, 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 June.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Game On!

Fri, Jun 13, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Kick-off the summer with this special event at EGVPL! Join us for our opening after-hours event to experience the Arcade Age Exhibit! We'll also have a scavenger hunt, music, and videos to enjoy.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 14, All day

When you sign up anytime during the first week of the Youth Summer Reading Program, you can choose a raffle to enter for our Week One Bonus prize!

Sat, Jun 14, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.

Sat, Jun 14, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Father's Day Fun

Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm

Please stop by the Youth Services Department for a morning of board games and activities that will celebrate Dad, Daddy, Dada, or a special father figure (whatever you may call him!).

June Minecraft Club (Session B)

Sat, Jun 14, 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.

Tiempo De Cuento

Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Kids Korner A/B

¡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!

Sat, Jun 14, 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 June.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

June Minecraft Club (Session C)

Sat, Jun 14, 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 June.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Sun, Jun 15, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Sun, Jun 15, All day

When you sign up anytime during the first week of the Youth Summer Reading Program, you can choose a raffle to enter for our Week One Bonus prize!

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Chess Instruction with Chess Scholars (Beginner)

Mon, Jun 16, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.

Baby Tales

Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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.

Monday Matinee Movie

Mon, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kids Korner A

No previous chess knowledge is necessary. Each session will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Chess Instruction with Chess Scholars (Advanced)

Mon, Jun 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kids Korner B

A basic knowledge of piece movements is recommended. Students will learn about controlling the center, taking the initiative, and attacking in combination.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Scenery Squad

Mon, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join us to create a vibrant mural that will be displayed at the library all summer!

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Storytime Adventures: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Tue, Jun 17, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Name the Game

Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 8:30pm

Watch our game themed video, then use clues and your deduction skills to figure out the featured game for a prize!

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Kids Korner B

Each week brings a brand-new journey into imagination! There will be storytelling, crafts, games and a snack.

Supported Chair Yoga

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

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

Storytime Adventures: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

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

Tue, Jun 17, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Each week brings a brand-new journey into imagination! There will be storytelling, crafts, games and a snack.

Playful Pixels: Sticker Art Workshop

Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Create your own design in our computer lab, then print your original creation into coded sticker grid sheet and bring your pixelated masterpieces to life with colorful stickers.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Uke Jam-- Camp Songs!

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Hang out and learn a song on the ukulele. All experience levels are welcome! Ukuleles are provided by the library.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Be Kind to Bees and Save the Monarchs!

Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Bees and butterflies are struggling to survive. Learn which native plants to add to your garden and other ways to help pollinators thrive.

Evening Book Discussion

Tue, Jun 17, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Darlene Greaves Conference Room

The group will discuss The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. Please contact Julie at jhadler@egvpl.org or 847-725-2160 if you would like to attend and need a book.

Wed, Jun 18, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.

Cartooning with Mark Anderson

Wed, Jun 18, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Alphabet Soup

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Alphabet Soup

Wed, Jun 18, 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.

Wed, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Roll the dice and take your chances with our cartoon board game! You never know what, who, when, or how you’ll have to draw! Even your instructor doesn’t know! But there’s only one way to find out…

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Glow Party

Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for a glow-in-the-dark celebration with hands-on fun for the family! We will have a glowing craft, blacklight activities, interactive games and a snack.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 19, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.

Sizzlin' Summer Science: Crawling Creatures

Thu, Jun 19, All day

Level up your summer with our epic reading program for kids birth through 8th grade!

Polish Storytime

Thu, Jun 19, 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.

Thu, Jun 19, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Kids Korner A/B

Join us for fun, sometimes, messy activities and experiments, as we explore hands-on science in this fun indoor and outdoor STEM based program!

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Thursday Evening Tech Help

Thu, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Retro '80s Movie Night: WarGames

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Join us for a nostalgic '80s cinema experience featuring War Games with Matthew Broderick. It's a movie you don't want to miss!

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

8-bit and Beyond Art

Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Kids Korner A/B

Unleash your creativity and create prints using LEGO Dots! Using printmaking, create your own unique, 8-bit-inspired artwork in this fun workshop.

Registration opens Friday, May 23 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 20, All day

Do you have a favorite game? Make sure to vote for it in our Tournament of Games! We will be featuring games in a head-to-head competition each week.