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Chess Time

2026-03-07 15:00:00 2026-03-07 16:30:00 America/Chicago Chess Time Want to play chess against other enthusiasts? Come by Red Bank where we will have boards set up for people to play in the North Park Meeting Room. EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

Saturday, March 07
3:00pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-07 15:00:00 2026-03-07 16:30:00 America/Chicago Chess Time Want to play chess against other enthusiasts? Come by Red Bank where we will have boards set up for people to play in the North Park Meeting Room. EVPL North Park - Meeting Room

EVPL North Park

Meeting Room

Want to play chess against other enthusiasts? Come by Red Bank where we will have boards set up for people to play in the North Park Meeting Room.

This will be for people who know how to play chess and will not include lessons/teachings.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults (12-18) | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community Interest |

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EVPL North Park

Hours

About the branch

Opened in April of 2005, EVPL North Park is located on 960 Koehler Dr. and was constructed in a manner that resembles great lodges found in National Parks. With both children’s and adult’s towers, EVPL North Park boasts a ceiling high stone fireplace, an enclosed outdoor patio, public access computers, and public meeting and study room areas.

Upcoming events

Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Minecraft Mania

Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Building creativity, one block at a time!

This event is full

Cover to Cover Book Discussion

Thu, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room

Join us as we read popular novels or occasional nonfiction books, then discuss them.

Fri, Feb 06, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 06, 11:50am - 1:00pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Crafter-Noon - Paper Beads

Fri, Feb 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lounge

Come and spend a relaxing afternoon learning a new craft project and meeting new friends.... more

Come and spend a relaxing afternoon learning a new craft project and meeting new friends. This month we're making paper beads!

Fri, Feb 06, 12:40pm - 1:50pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 06, 1:30pm - 2:40pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 06, 2:20pm - 3:30pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Feb 07, 9:20am - 10:30am

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Feb 07, 10:10am - 11:20am

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Feb 07, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Origami-Lunar New Year

Tue, Feb 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room

Learn to make an origami horse for Lunar New Year! Good for ages 8+

Create Your Own - Faux Leather Journal

Wed, Feb 11, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Relax after school and create fun crafts to pass the time! This month we're turning... more

Relax after school and create fun crafts to pass the time! This month we're turning notebooks into faux leather journals!

Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night

Thu, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room

Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more

Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.

Fri, Feb 13, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 13, 11:50am - 1:00pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 13, 12:40pm - 1:50pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 13, 1:30pm - 2:40pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 13, 2:20pm - 3:30pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Feb 14, 9:20am - 10:30am

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Feb 14, 10:10am - 11:20am

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Historical Happenings

Tue, Feb 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dive into the past with this book club while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction... more

Dive into the past with this book club while discussing historical fiction and nonfiction titles.

Procrastiknitters

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

Meeting Room

Come sit and knit (or crochet, spin, embroider, or do other handwork) with us!

Whose Next? - Community Board Game Night

Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room

Come and join us for a fun evening playing a wide variety of board games with friends,... more

Come and join us for a fun evening playing a wide variety of board games with friends, family, and new people! EVPL will provide the games, though you can bring your own as well.

Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

World Literature Book Discussion

Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Small Group Room A

Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about... more

Your reason to read and discuss a book that you can brag to your friends and family about having read. (All books can be found at the EVPL North Park circulation desk)

Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 20, 11:50am - 1:00pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 20, 12:40pm - 1:50pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 20, 1:30pm - 2:40pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 20, 2:20pm - 3:30pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Feb 21, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room

Drop in during our craft hour to make Ramadan-inspired crafts, including a paper lantern, a... more

Drop in during our craft hour to make Ramadan-inspired crafts, including a paper lantern, a crescent moon and star, and plenty of geometric coloring pages!

Canvas Paint Party

Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance... more

Have you always wanted to learn how to paint awesome looking pictures? Here's your chance to learn how and make something spectacular! Registration required. Registration opens 40 days before program.

This event is full

Romance Reader Hangout

Mon, Feb 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room

Explore the many subgenres and authors of Romancelandia with other readers!

Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Craft & Movie Mornings

Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

This month for Valentine's Day, we are watching "Gnomeo & Juliet" (2011) (G) and making... more

This month for Valentine's Day, we are watching "Gnomeo & Juliet" (2011) (G) and making paper bag gnomes.

Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:45am

Meeting Room

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through... more

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and more as we build early literacy skills through storytime! For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night

Thu, Feb 26, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Meeting Room

Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more

Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.

Mystery Lovers Book Club

Thu, Feb 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

monthly meeting for North Park's long running mystery program

Fri, Feb 27, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 27, 11:50am - 1:00pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 27, 12:40pm - 1:50pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 27, 1:30pm - 2:40pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Feb 27, 2:20pm - 3:30pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

North Park Genealogy Interest Group

Sat, Feb 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room

Discover your family history.

Sat, Feb 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Children's Tower

Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Marshall or... more

Read to a therapy animal! Children can take turns reading to our therapy dog, Marshall or Fender.

Blind Date with a Book - Women authors edition

Mon, Mar 02, All day

Celebrate International Women's Day with these books! Unwrap a surprise all month long!

Take-Home Science

Mon, Mar 02, All day

Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you!... more

Come get a simple science activity from the children's area to take home with you! Available all month long!

Rubber Ducky Scavenger Hunt

Mon, Mar 02, All day

All month long in March, search EVPL North Park for the 10 hidden rubber duckies! Find all... more

All month long in March, search EVPL North Park for the 10 hidden rubber duckies! Find all 10 and win a prize. All ages are welcome to play.

Nintendo Switch Game Play

Mon, Mar 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room

Unwind after a day of school and play the Nintendo Switch! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For... more

Songs, rhymes, and playing with toys are great for learning and bonding with your baby! For children ages birth to 24 months with a caregiver.

Minecraft Mania

Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Meeting Room

Building creativity, one block at a time!

Drawn Together Art Club

Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room

Bring your WIPs and get to know other artists in this art club that meets the first... more

Bring your WIPs and get to know other artists in this art club that meets the first Wednesday of each month. All art styles welcome!

Welcome to the Adventurer's Guild - A Tabletop RPG Night

Thu, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room

Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an... more

Come and play D&D (or other RPG systems) with EVPL North Park! Doesn't matter if you're an old hand or never played, this night is for all experience levels.

Cover to Cover Book Discussion

Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room

Join us as we read popular novels or occasional nonfiction books, then discuss them.

Fri, Mar 06, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Mar 06, 11:50am - 1:00pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Crafter-Noon - Faux Leather Journal

Fri, Mar 06, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lounge

Come and spend a relaxing afternoon learning a new craft project and meeting new friends.... more

Come and spend a relaxing afternoon learning a new craft project and meeting new friends. This month we're turning notebooks into faux leather journals!

Fri, Mar 06, 12:40pm - 1:50pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Mar 06, 1:30pm - 2:40pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Fri, Mar 06, 2:20pm - 3:30pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Mar 07, 9:20am - 10:30am

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Mar 07, 10:10am - 11:20am

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Mar 07, 11:00am - 12:10pm

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax... more

AARP tax professionals will be available to help answer questions and prepare your tax return. Registration will shorten your wait. Those without appointments may not be served if schedule is full.

This event is full

Sat, Mar 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room

Want to play chess against other enthusiasts? Come by Red Bank where we will have boards... more

Want to play chess against other enthusiasts? Come by Red Bank where we will have boards set up for people to play in the North Park Meeting Room.

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