Name: Kindred Spirits Book Club
Start: 2026-09-30T13:00:00-05:00

This month's selection is award-winning New York Times bestseller James by Percival Everett. Plan to pick up your copy at the Circulation Desk after September 1 or download the audiobook or ebook from your <a href="https://www.evergreenparklibrary.org/books-more/more/ebooks-and-downloads" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Libby</a> app with your EP Library card.

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Kindred Spirits Book Club

This month's selection is award-winning New York Times bestseller James by Percival Everett. Plan to pick up your copy at the...

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.
Practice your English conversation skills. For English language learners. Great opportunity to speak in small groups.&nbsp;

Local Event: English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

English Conversation Group/Grupo de...

Únase a nuestro grupo de conversación en inglés para practicar sus habilidades de conversación.
Practice your English...

English Conversation Group/Grupo de conversación en inglés

Improve your functional fitness and mobility through strength training. Certified Pilates instructor Jenny Moody will lead a strength class designed to improve longevity and decrease the risk of injury.&nbsp; Please complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfl-Z9CdbhBiQGPGpAxPwRAY_QZq3XjebgllCI9haZWMCAjrw/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">waiver</a> when you register.&nbsp; This program is funded by the&nbsp;AgeOptions Grant.&nbsp; AgeOptions innovates, partners, and advocates to improve systems and services to strengthen communities so people thrive as they age.&nbsp;Please bring a yoga mat!

Local Event: Strength & Flexibility Class

Strength & Flexibility Class

Improve your functional fitness and mobility through strength training. Certified Pilates instructor Jenny Moody will lead a...

Evergreen Park Community High School's Homecoming Fan Fest will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 along James Sexton Drive between the school building and athletic fields.

Local Event: Homecoming Fan Fest

Homecoming Fan Fest

Evergreen Park Community High School's Homecoming Fan Fest will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25 along James Sexton...

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Join us on September 26th for a fun day with live entertainment, a farmer's market, shopping at the iconic Dutch Village, and delicious Dutch food.
Our Pancake Breakfast starts at 7:30 am, and the Dutch Village opens at 8 am.
Admission, parking, and shuttle services are free.
All proceeds from Dutch Fest go to support Elim's mission: equipping people with disabilities to thrive at Elim and beyond.
For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.elimcs.org/dutch-festival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">elimcs.org/dutch-festival</a>

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You don't have to be Dutch to love the Dutch Fest!
Join us on September 26th for a fun day with live entertainment, a farmer's...

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Come join us for a special evening of family, fellowship, fun, and faith as Temple of Promise Church and First United Methodist Church come together for “Movie Night Under the Stars!” Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and family and enjoy a movie under the open sky, along with free hot dogs, popcorn, and soda! It’s a night for the whole community to come together, connect, laugh, and enjoy one another. Two Churches. One Mission. Winning Souls for Christ! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍿🌭🎥✨

Local Event: Movie Night Under the Stars

Movie Night Under the Stars

Come join us for a special evening of family, fellowship, fun, and faith as Temple of Promise Church and First United Methodist...

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 24 and October 4, 2026. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its kind. The ten finalists will screen simultaneously across the world, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.
Sponsored by the EP Library Foundation.

Local Event: Manhattan Short Film Festival

Manhattan Short Film Festival

MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival is a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 24...

Join us at the Library Monday, September 28 - Saturday, October 3 for the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. The Festival&nbsp;screens simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by MANHATTAN SHORT, each short film is automatically Oscar-qualified.
For the first time in its history MANHATTAN SHORT has selected ten films from ten countries with films from USA, Ireland, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Moldova, Russia, Cuba, Georgia and Mexico making up MANHATTAN SHORT 2026. Learn more about the films <a href="https://www.manhattanshort.com/finalists.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">here</a>.
The MANHATTAN SHORT screenings are generously sponsored Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation. Films will be screened at the Library on the following dates and times. Registration is encouraged but not required.
<ul><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101329" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Monday, September 28 @ 10 am</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101330" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Monday, September 28 @ 2 pm</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101332" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tuesday, September 29 @ 2 pm</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101331" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tuesday, September 29 @ 6 pm</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101333" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wednesday, September 30 @ 10 am</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101334" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wednesday, September 30 @ 2 pm</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101336" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thursday, October 1 @ 2 pm</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101337" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Thursday, October 1 @ 6 pm</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101338" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Friday, October 2 @ 10 am</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-101339" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Friday, October 2 @ 2 pm</a></li><li><a href="https://evergreenparklibrary.librarymarket.com/event/manhattan-short-film-festival-104341" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Saturday, October 3 @ 1 pm</a></li></ul>

Local Event:  MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

 MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival

Join us at the Library Monday, September 28 - Saturday, October 3 for the 29th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival. The...

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Step-by-Step: The Spa for Your Mind is a modern mental wellness practice focused on therapy, emotional balance, and personal growth. We provide a...

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Krapils Steakhouse & Patio has been a Worth, Illinois staple since the mid-1960s. Known for its rustic Northwoods atmosphere, Krapils offers a warm...

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