Father's Day Fun

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

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

DOTS!

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.

DOTS!

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

D&D Continuing Campaign

Mon, May 19, 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.

This event is full

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.

This event is full

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.

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, 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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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!).