Sunday HoursResume!

Evergreen Park Librarywill open on Sundaysfrom noon – 4 pm

beginning September 13.

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�Ina Pinkney (The Breakfast Queen)and Douglas Sohn (Hot Doug’s)Thursday, Sep 24, 6:30 pmFabulously successful restaurateurs Ina Pinkney and

Douglas Sohn dish on food, cooking, openingrestaurants, closing restaurants, and more!

WGN’s Steve King andJohnnie Putman:A Little More Les Wednesday, Sep 30, 7:00 pmAlsip Public Library, 11960 S Pulaski

Evergreen Park and AlsipLibraries are co-sponsoring a booksigning by Chicago radio legendsSteve King and Johnnie Putman. ALittle More Les, includesconversations, photos andmemories from their treasured 18-year friendship with Mr. Les Paul.For more information visit:alsiplibrary.info. Register throughthe Alsip Library, 708.926.7024.

�Batman Eve Party!Friday, Sep 25, 6:00 pm, All ages

The entire family is invited to participate in this after-hours bat-centric event on the eve of “Batman Day”. Celebrate one of themost popular and iconic super heroes with all things Batman withpanel discussions, trivia, screenings of the animated series, even acostumed dynamic duo!

�Letter Writing Social with the Chicago Letter Writers AllianceSunday, Sep 27, 12:30 pm

In this era of instantaneous communication, a handwritten letteris a rare and wondrous thing. The Letter Writers Alliance is hostinga social event so everyone, young and old, can catch up oncorrespondence and share the art of letter writing. Typewriters andwriting supplies will be provided, so get ready to write more letters!

�NANOWRIMO BrainstormKickoffSaturday, Oct 24, 2:30 pm

What does NANOWRIMO mean? It stands for NAtional NOvelWRIting MOnth in November! Meet other aspiring novelists, findand share plot bunnies (a story idea that refuses to go away until itis written) and gear up for the big write. C’mon, the world needsyour novel!

Programs for Young Children & FamiliesPlease register for programs with this � symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

After School All Ages Movie:Cinderella (PG)Thursday, Sep 17, 4:00 pm

We'll be watching Cinderella (2015) onour big screen. Bring your own snack!

Friday CrafternoonsFridays, Sep 18 – Oct 23 3 – 5:00 pmGrades 5 and under

Drop in anytime to make a fun craft!

�Pokemon ClubMondays, Sep 21 & Oct 19, 6:30 pmGrades 1 – 5

Bring your Nintendo DS, games, andtrading cards. Meet other players, battle,and trade cards.

BOOO!K ClubSep 20 – Oct 31Grades 5 and under

Read (or be read to) for four hoursduring the month of October to earn a trickor treat bag, a free coupon for an ice creamcone, and some goodies. Booo!k logs canbe picked up at the Children's ServicesDesk starting Sunday, September 20.

�Yoga for Kids Mondays, Sep 21 – Nov 2, 3:30 pmGrades 1 - 5

Joan Zigulich teaches you to exercise,relax, focus and strengthen your mind andbody through postures and breathing. Wearcomfortable clothes and bring a yoga mator towel. Parents must sign a release formbefore your child can participate.

�Wild RumpusSaturday, Sep 26, 3:00 pmGrades 2 and under

Travel in and out of weeks and almostover a year to where the wild things are!We'll have a wild time playing games andmaking wild thing puppets.

Lego Club Mondays, Sep 28 & Oct 26, 6:30 pmGrades 5 and under

Create with the library’s giganticassortment of Legos!

�Weird Science Tuesdays, Oct 6, 13 & 20, 6:30 pm

Join us for hands-on science experimentsand fascinating demonstrations!

�Art SmartWednesdays, Oct 7, 14 & 21, 6:30 pm

Learn about famous artists and createyour own artwork based on the artist's style.

�Monster Mash!Saturday, Oct 10, 3:00 pmGrades 3 and under

Join us for some monster madness. We'lllisten to some non-scary monster tales, dothe monster boogie, and make a monstermask. Feel free to wear a monstrouscostume or bring your favorite monster toy.

�Go Back to School with theBubble Guppies!Thursday, Sep 10, 4:00 pmGrade 2 and under

Find out if Gil can find his library card,play games and make a back-to-schoolcraft!

�It’s a Mystery!Tuesday, Sep 15, 6:30 pm

Something mysterious is happening atthe library! Join us for a night of puzzlesand games and help us solve a librarymystery.

�Around the World withFairy Tales!Wednesdays, Sep 16, 23 & 30, 6:30 pm

Join us on a 3-week journey around theworld through fairy tales and make atraditional craft from the countries we visit!

Calendar of Events

September10 Bubble Guppies14 Toddler Time! begins15 Monarch Club begins15 It’s a Mystery!16 Around the World with Fairy Tales16 Preschool Story Time begins17 Cinderella Movie17 Family Story Time begins18 Baby Bookworms begins21 Pokemon Club21 Yoga for Kids begins26 Cuentos en español20 BOOO!K Club begins26 Wild Rumpus28 Lego Club

October6 Weird Science begins7 Art Smart begins10 Monster Mash!18 Pumpkin Decorating19 Pokemon Club24 Incredible Bats24 Cuentos en español26 Lego Club29 Peppa Pig Party

Teacher in theLibrary

Funding Renewed!Drop-in Homework HelpMonday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30 pm

Grant funding was renewed for theTeacher in the Library for the 2015/16school year. Our sincerest thanks toEvergreen Park residents Kurt MJohnson and Dennis Smith, andArcher, Daniels, Midland Company’sADM Cares program, which invests incommunity initiatives that make apositive difference in the education ofchildren. Starting September 8,certified bilingual teacher Jose Rosaleswill provide free, drop-in homeworkhelp Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30pm, when school is in session.

CaresAssociates in Action

Our special thanks to Kohl’s, ChicagoRidge, for helping us with our summerreading program. Associates earned a$500 grant for the Evergreen ParkLibrary Children’s Department!

September is Library CardSign-Up Month

If you live in Evergreen Park, you are entitled to a free librarycard. Use your card to check out materials from EP Library or any

of the 78 publiclibraries in the SWANConsortium. Requestmaterials onlinethrough the catalog, usecomputers at the library,research from homethrough a variety ofinformation-richdatabases, and muchmore! Bring a currentphoto ID with yourname and EvergreenPark address. A parentor legal guardian mustpresent proof ofresidency and sign theapplication of a child

under age 18. Lost your card? Show your ID, pay $2, and get anew one!

Programs for Young Children & FamiliesPlease register for programs with this � symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

�Toddler Time!Sep 14 – Oct 26 Mondays or Tuesdays, 9:30 amNote: There is no Toddler Time on

Oct 12Ages 18 – 35 months, with adultcaregiver

Toddler Time is an interactive storytime program.

�Monarch Club Tuesdays, Sep 15 – Oct 20, 3:30 pmGrades K – 3

Listen to stories that have beennominated for the Monarch award thisyear and have fun with crafts and games.

�Preschool Story TimeSep 16 – Oct 22Wednesdays or Thursdays, 9:30 amAges 3 – 5

Preschool Story Time combinesstories, songs and crafts.

�Family Story TimeThursdays, Sep 17– Oct 22, 6:30 pmAges 6 and under

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun activitiestogether as a family.

�Baby BookwormsFridays, Sep 18– Oct 23, 9:30 amAges Birth to 17 months with acaregiver

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and funfor you and your baby!

�Cuentos en españolStory Time in Spanish Saturdays, Sep 26 and Oct 2410:30 am

Hora de cuentos para niños y niñasdesde bebitos hasta edad escolar y parasus padres. Libros, canciones y rimas sepresentarán totalmente en español.Books, rhymes and songs in Spanish forchildren and families.

Story Time

Educator Library CardsEP Library is committed to supporting our educators.

Educators who teach children in childcare, K-12, orhomeschool and reside or teach in Evergreen Park areeligible for Educator library cards. The cards are valid forextended loan periods for Evergreen Park Library materialsonly, and for access to the library’s electronic databases anddownloadable materials. Teachers who live in EvergreenPark and have an Evergreen Park Library card automaticallyqualify for educator benefits. Simply show your school ID tothe Circulation clerk and your library record will be modifiedto reflect your status.

Visit www.evergreenparklibrary.org>Using the Library>Get a Library Card for details.

�Pumpkin DecoratingSunday, Oct 18, 2:00 pmGrades 5 and under

Turn a mini pumpkin into the perfectfall decoration!

�Incredible BatsSaturday, Oct 24, 1:00 pmAll ages

As Halloween approaches, images ofbats begin appearing everywhere. Buteverything you think you know aboutbats may not be true! All children, fromkindergarten and up, can learn the realstory about bats and meet live EgyptianFruit Bats and African Straw-ColoredFruit Bats!

�Peppa Pig Party!Thursday, Oct 29, 4:00 pmGrades 2 and under

Watch Peppa Pig on our big screen,share Peppa stories, jump around inimaginary muddy puddles and make apiggy craft.

Programs for Teens (Grades 6-12, unless otherwise noted)Please register for programs with this � symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

Create Thursdays Thursdays, Sep 3 – Oct 29, 4:00 pm

Drop in to the Teen Space from 4-5:30to create, learn, design and build.

Sep 3 Make a Batman garland!

Sep 10 Build a Lego Gotham City.

Sep 17 Bank on It with First NationalBank of EP

Sep 24 Check It Out with First NationalBank of EP

Oct 1 Paying for College and Cars withFirst National Bank of EP

Oct 8 Make a Scratch Off Card

Oct 15 Build a Green Screen.

Oct 22 Green Screen Projects

Oct 29 Homemade Slime and HalloweenTreats

�Anime and Manga ClubSaturdays, Sep 12 & 26, Oct 10 & 241:00 pm

Come together to watch anime anddiscuss manga.

Teen Advisory Board MeetingSaturdays, Sep 19 & Oct 17, 3:00 pm

Provide valuable input for teenprogramming, recommend items forpurchase, address topics that matter to you.

Plot Bunny OrigamiMonday, Sep 21, 4:00 pm

Participants will fold plot bunnies intocute little origami rabbits in preparation forCome Write In sessions in November.

Write a Letter!Tell the Troops We CareTuesdays, Sep 22 & 29, 4:00 pm

Operation Gratitude encouragesAmericans to show support for our militaryby sending letters to our troops. Write aletter to show you care.

�Batman Eve Party!Friday, Sep 25, 6:00 pmAll Ages

The entire family is invited toparticipate in this after-hours bat-centricevent on the eve of “Batman Day”.Celebrate one of the most popular andiconic super heroes with all things Batmanwith panel discussions, trivia, andscreenings of the animated series, and acostumed dynamic duo!

Calendar of Events

September1 Bookface contest begins3 Create Thursdays begins8 We Need Diverse Books Banner12 Anime Club begins15 We Need Diverse Books Photo19 Teen Advisory Board21 Plot Bunny Origami22 Write a Letter to the Troops begins25 Batman Eve Party

October3 Bookface submissions due15 Funniest Teen submissions due17 Teen Advisory Board19 Improv Class begins20 Library Chef Twinkie Edition21 Comedy Trivia Night24 Day of the Dead Tour

After School Student BehaviorWe welcome all young people using the library for reading, studying, or other

activities associated with the library. However, all library users must respect the rights ofother patrons and library staff. Those who behave in ways that disturb or interfere withother patrons’ use of the library will be asked to leave the building and grounds for therest of the day. Continued disruption will result in longer exclusion. Food cannot bebrought into the library. Loitering on the front porch, entryway, or in front of thebuilding will not be permitted. Parents should note the library’s hours of operation. Thelibrary closes at 5:00 pm on Fridays.

Evergreen Park Library is a community resource for all to use to accomplish theireducational goals. Let’s work together to make a productive environment in which allmay succeed.

Funniest Teen in EP!Oct 1 – 23Submissions due Oct 15

Submit a comedic 30-second videomonologue by Oct 15 tomblack@evergreenparklibrary.org. We'llpost them to our Facebook page andInstagram (@epplteens) from Octr 19through Oct 23. The video that gets themost likes by 5:00 on Oct 23 wins! Thewinner will be announced on Oct 24.

Day of the Dead Tour National Mexican Museum of ArtSaturday, Oct 24, 2:00 pmAges: Tweens, Teens, Adults$5 per person

Visit the National Mexican Museum ofArt for a 45 minute guided tour of the Dayof the Dead exhibition. All teens andtweens unaccompanied by an adult mustturn in a permission slip signed by a parent.The school bus will leave the library at2:00 pm and return approximately 4:15 pm.

Programs for Teens (Grades 6-12, unless otherwise noted)Please register for programs with this � symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

a LearNing community - Programs for adultsPlease register for programs with this � symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

Save a trip! Pay program fees with a credit card over the phone or through the event calendar online atwww.evergreenparklibrary.org. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

We Need Diverse Books Teen Read WeekWe Need Diverse Books™ is a grassroots organization of children’s

book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry toproduce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of allyoung people.

Join the #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign!

Tuesday, Sep 8, 6:00 pm Teens gather to create a banner to show our support for more diverse

books.

Tuesday, Sep 15. 6:00 pm Group picture on the porch to show our support

Bookface ContestSeptember 1 - 22

Tweens and teens can show off theirsmart phone photography skills and love ofbooks by entering our Bookface Contest!

Send your bookface photo toblackm@evergreenparklibrary.org bySeptember 22. Then Like your favorite onthe library's Facebook page and Instagram(@epplteens). The bookface photo that getsthe most likes by 5:00 on October 3 wins!

Teen Read Week is October 19-23. Read for the Funof It!

Improv Class for Tweens, Teens, andTwentiesMondays, Oct 19- Nov 16, 5:30 – 7:30Performance Nov 23

Develop your improvisational skills! Professionalperformer and instructor, Kelly Dugan, leads thisseries where anything can happen. No experiencerequired. Just bring your imagination! Learn thefundamentals of improv for the first 5 weeks, and thenperform for an audience on November 23.

�Library Chef—Twinkie EditionTuesday, Oct 20, 4:00 pm

Celebrate Teen Read Week by joining our culinarycontest. We're decorating Twinkies!

�Comedy Trivia NightWednesday, Oct 21, 6:30 pm

Test your knowledge of television and moviecomedies and comedians.

Get Down toBusiness!

�Cloud ComputingTuesday, Sep 22, 7:00 pm

Eric Rodriguez of ADAR IT explainswhat Cloud Computing is all about. Learnthe fundamental benefits of CloudComputing and how IT-as-a-Service canremove risk, hassle, and liability from yourhome and business data.

�Create a Killer LogoSaturday, Sep 26, 11:00 am

Graphic designer Bobby Claeysdemonstrates the elements of good logodesign. Afterwards, Bobby will meet withregistered participants for half-hourindividualized sessions to create a simplelogo design in print and web formats. Bringyour own flash drive.

Email Julie Keaty atkeatyj@evergreenparklibrary.org to reservean individualized logo design session.

�Email & Internet Safety Mondays & Fridays, Oct 5, Oct 9, Oct16, Oct 19, Oct 23, & Oct 26, 10:00 am$10 non-refundable fee, payable atregistrationLimit 12. Learn how to set up a free

email account to send messages,attachments, forward, and more. Navigatethe Internet using search engines andfavorites safely.

�Track Your Money andManage Spending Tuesday, Oct 13, 6:30 pm

Learn to prepare a personal spendingplan and identify ways to decreasespending and increase income.

�Computer BasicsMondays & Fridays, Sep 14, Sep 18, Sep21, Sep 25, Sep 28, and Oct 2, 10:00 am$10 non-refundable fee, payable atregistration.Limit 12. This class is for adults with

limited knowledge of computers. Becomefamiliar with the main parts of thecomputer and the keyboard, commoncomputer terminology, and how to use themouse. Learn how to set up and use a freeemail account.

�Savvy Social Security PlanningWednesday, Sep 23, 6:30 pm

Social security is far more complicatedthan most people realize. The decisions youmake now can impact the total amount ofbenefits you stand to receive over yourlifetime. Suellen Hawking from HawkingFinancial Group explains the basics ofsocial security and reveals innovativestrategies for maximizing your benefits.

a LearNing Community - Programs for adultsPlease register for programs with this � symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

Save a trip! Pay program fees with a credit card over the phone or through the event calendar online atwww.evergreenparklibrary.org. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Make it a Monthly Habit!

�Stampin’ Up CardsTuesdays, Sep 1 & Oct 6, 6:30 pm$5 materials fee per classRegister for each class separately;

pay instructor directly. A demonstratorfrom Stampin’ Up teaches you how touse decorative rubber stamps. Bring yourown scissors and adhesives.

Yak and Yarn Club Drop InTuesdays, Sep 1 – Oct 27, 6:30 pm6th grade-adult

Beginners: bring an H/8 hook andyarn. All others bring a current project tothe library’s Reading Room to enjoy thefellowship of crocheting with others.

Garden Club of Evergreen ParkThursdays, Sep 3, Oct 1, 6:30 pmwww.epgardenclub.org

Learn about gardening topics throughpresentations by local speakers, fieldtrips, and civic beautification projects. Sep 3: Seed Saving 101Oct 1: Perennial Backyard Gardening

�ScrapbookingSaturdays, Sep 12, & Oct 10-11$5 materials fee per sessionRegister for each session separately;

pay instructor directly. Kim Ehrenhaftteaches you scrapbooking techniqueswith hands-on projects. Bring photos tosession. Sep 12: Magnetic and corner bookmarks

(4-6 photos)Oct 10-11: Croptoberfest (6-12 photos)

Light refreshments served.

�Weekend QuiltersSaturdays, Sep 19 & Oct 171-3:00 pm

Join in the camaraderie of theWeekend Quilters, led by Penny Nichols.This year’s project is called “A New Spinon Friendship” Receive the patterns eachmonth; you do not need to bring a sewingmachine to these sessions.

�Clever CraftersThursdays, Sep 17 & Oct 22 6:30 pmLimit 12. Fees vary for each craft;

register for each separately. Our residentcrafter, Kris Morgan, helps you to createa unique craft. See project samples at theCirculation desk or in the online Eventscalendar.Sep 17: Harvest bread basketOct 22: Mummy vase

Kindred Spirits Book ClubWednesdays, Sep 30 & Oct 286:30 pm

The Kindred Spirits Book Club meetsto share a love of reading and casualliterary discussion. Pick up monthlyselections at the Circulation desk.Sep 30: All the Light We Cannot See byAnthony DoerrOct 28: Ocean at the End of the Lane byNeil Gaiman

Calendar of Events

September1 Stampin’ Up1 Yak & Yarn Club begins3 Seed Saving 1019 Chair Yoga begins10 Cooking with Garden Harvest12 Scrapbooking14 Computer Basics begins16 Being Mortal book discussion17 Harvest bread basket craft17 Reel Discussions19 Weekend Quilters22 Voter’s Registration Day22 Maddie’s Makeovers Hairstyles

begins22 Cloud Computing23 Social Security Planning24 Ina Pinkney & Doug Sohn25 Batman Eve Party26 Create a Killer Logo27 Letter Writing Social30 Steve King/Johnnie Putman

(Alsip Library)30 All the Light We Cannot See

book discussion

October1 Perennial Backyard Gardening 3 Chalk Paint Techniques5 Email & Internet Safety begins6 Stampin’ Up8 Color Stress Away10 Chicago Pedway Tour10 Scrapbooking11 Scrapbooking13 Manage Spending14 World War II15 Reel Discussions19 Improv classes begin20 Maddie’s Makeovers Hairstyles

begins21 On Writing book discussion22 Mummy vase craft22 Bunco Party24 NANOWRIMO Kickoff28 Ocean at the End of the Lane

book discussion29 Those Were the Days Radio

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�Cooking With Your GardenHarvest with Chef David EsauThursday, Sep 10, 7:00 pm$3 tasting fee, payable at registrationLimit 50. Chef David Esau explains

how to prepare, cook and store your gardenharvest. Tastings include basil pesto,tomato chutney, and zucchini relish.Recipes will be provided

�Fall/Winter PlantingThursday, Sep 3, 7:00 pm

Co-sponsored by the Garden Club ofEvergreen Park. Learn techniques and bestpractices for seed harvesting and saving,along with tips for planting a fall/wintercrop.

�Chair Yoga for EverybodyWednesdays, Sep 9 – Oct 14, 1:00 pm $8 non-refundable fee, payable atregistrationLimit 24. Certified yoga instructor Joan

Zigulich of Yoga Pathway will lead you ina series of simple movements to strengthenand stretch your whole body while seatedin a chair.

Programs for adultsPlease register for programs with this � symbol. Call 422-8522 or register online at www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

Save a trip! Pay program fees with a credit card over the phone or through the event calendar online atwww.evergreenparklibrary.org. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Practice how to do different hairstyles suchas French braid or fish tail. A perfectparent/daughter or girlfriend activity.

�Chalk Paint TechniquesSaturday, Oct 3, 1:00 pm$20 materials fee, payable at registrationLimit 10. Karen O’Connor Doubek

from Furniture Facelift teaches you how tocreate gorgeous distressed furniture usingChalk Paint®. Practice a variety ofdistinctive finishes hands-on.

�Color Your Stress AwayThursday, Oct 8, 2015, 7:00 pmAges 16 - adult

Coloring books for adults is the latesttrend! We’ll provide the coloring pages andpencils as well as tea, lemonade, snacks,and music. Color your stress away!

�Chicago Pedway TourSaturday, Oct 10, 11:30 am$20 per person, upon registrationLimit 25. Take a quirky, fun, and unique

90-minute guided walking tour through oneof the city’s least understood spaces, theChicago Pedway. Learn about the Pedway,Chicago history and architecture whiletraversing up, down, around, and throughsome of the great buildings of the Loop.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring asnack and water if you wish. The tour iscompletely indoors. The school bus leavesthe library at 11:30 am for a 12:30 pm tour.The bus will depart for the library at theconclusion of the tour, about 2:00 pm.

�World War II:A World Gone Mad!Wednesday, Oct 14, 6:30 pm

Observe Dwight D Eisenhower’sbirthday by attending a presentation byhistorian Jim Gibbons on America’sinvolvement in World War II.

Improv Class for Tweens, Teens,and TwentiesMondays, Oct 19- Nov 16, 5:30 – 7:30Performance Nov 23

Develop your improvisational skills!Professional performer and instructor,Kelly Dugan, leads this series whereanything can happen. No experiencerequired. Just bring your imagination!Learn the fundamentals of improv for thefirst 5 weeks, and then perform for anaudience on November 23.

�Bunco Party Thursday, Oct 22, 6:30 pm21 years and over$10 per person

Bring your friends and family (adultsonly) to socialize and learn how to playBunco! We’ll squeeze in as many rounds ofplay as time allows, with prizes awardedafter each round. Light refreshments willbe served; BYO favorite beverage to add tothe fun!

�Those were the Days RadioPlayersThursday, Oct 29, 7:00 pmAudiences young and old will enjoy thislive comedy presentation of an old timeradio classic.

�Getting Ready for CollegeFinancial AidMonday, Nov 2 & 9, 6:30 pm

On Nov 2 Financial Aid consultantChristine Lopez will review what you needto know about college financial aid. Thenschedule a half-hour follow up session onNov 9 to answer your specific financialaid/FAFSA questions. Email Julie Keaty atkeatyj@evergreenparklibrary.org to reservea time.

Stranger Than Fiction Book Club Wednesdays, Sep 16 & Oct 21, 6:30 pm

Members meet monthly for a casualdiscussion of nonfiction titles. Books areavailable at the Circulation desk.Sep 16: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande'sOct 21: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft

by Stephen King

�Reel DiscussionsThursdays, Sep 17 & Oct 15, 6:30 pm

Films are available for checkout 2weeks before the discussion. Educator andfilm enthusiast Sue McCoy discusses yourfavorite movies in a new book club typeformat. On Sep 17 you will discuss theCoen Brothers comedy, Oh Brother, WhereArt Thou? (2000) [PG 13]. The Oct 15 titlewill be selected on Sep 17.

National Voter’s Registration DayTuesday, Sep 22

Volunteers will be ready to assist you inregistering to vote at the library throughoutthe day. You must be 18 years old byElection Day and have been a resident ofthe precinct at least 30 days prior. You willneed to bring two forms of identificationwith at least one showing your currentaddress.

�Maddie’s MakeoversHairstyles Session 2Tuesdays, Sep 22 & 29 or Tuesdays, Oct 20 & 27 6:30 pmLimit 6 pairs per two-part session.

Must come as a 2-person team (a modeland a stylist), but only one team membershould register. Bring your own hairbrush.

�Black HistoryMonth

Planning MeetingMonday, November 16, 6:30 pmHelp plan the library's Black History

Month events for 2016.

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Library HoursMonday-Thursday......... 9:00 am - 9:00 pmFriday ............................ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmSaturday ........................ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmSunday...................... 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm(Open on Sunday during the school year)

Library Closings:Sep 7 (Labor Day), Oct 12 (Columbus Day)

Ultimate Block Partya Success!

More than a hundred community members gathered on abeautiful summer evening to enjoy the music of EvergreenPark's own singer/songwriter Katie Quick at EP Library’sUltimate Block Party. The Evergreen Park Fire Departmentgrilled burgers and brats, Meijer, Reyes Holdings (KeithKobelt), and Brown-Foreman (John Bradley) donated coldbeverages, and everyone had a great time at our fundraiser.

Our deepest gratitude to Meijer, First National Bank ofEvergreen Park (who also sent volunteers), Marquette Bank,and Fifth Third Bank for sponsoring the event. The Village ofEvergreen Park allowed us to borrow their tent, and PublicWorks put it up and took it down. Thank you!

Fundraisers require many helping hands. Our committee:Kate Bradley, Virginia Chandler, Helen Cuprisin, MaryDeering, Julie Keaty, Christine Lambert, Theresa McGrail,Linda McKeown, Kay O’Connor, Deborah Pearson, and LauraShallow were extraordinary planners and project managers. Ourmany volunteers for the evening were tireless! Please acceptour sincerest gratitude for your involvement and support.

Computer labVolunteers Needed

Are you tech savvy? Do you enjoy helping people to usecomputers? Consider volunteering four hours per month as aTechnology Assistant in our computer lab. Tuesday and Thursdaydaytime hours are particularly needed. Intermediate Internet andword processing skills required.

Email volunteer@evergreenparklibrary.org, and our volunteercoordinator Kay O’Connor will contact you.

Activity Room Complete!

Our Activity Room is a bright, multi-purpose space that will beused by teens after school and by others when teens are not in thebuilding. Thanks to a grant from CSX Beyond the Rails, we will beinstalling a 60 inch video screen and audiovisual capability to theroom soon.

Funding for this project was provided from the Illinois StateLibrary, a department of the office of the Secretary of State, usingLive & Learn Construction grant funds.

“CREATE” Mosaic UnveilingWednesday, Sep 9, 6:00 pmMosaic tile muralist Chris Zonta

worked with the community this sum-mer to create a mosaic that capturesthe spirit of our new Activity Room.Join us for light refreshments at theunveiling of this wondrous piece,funded through the generosity of TheFirst National Bank of EvergreenPark.