Support the Library
- The new Robert Crown Library Branch will reopen on August 1 at 10 am. The hours are: Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday, noon to 6 pm, and Monday, 2 pm to 8 pm. Books can be returned at the indoor bookdrop there during the Library's open hours. Get all the details.
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Coming later in August: the Main Library will open for more services like access to and browsing of Library collections, pickup of holds, and checkout of materials. We're working hard to ensure that we'll all stay safe using the space together. The bookdrop at the Main Library is now open 24 hrs. a day.
- Take advantage of Curbside Pickup to checkout books and other Library materials. Browse the catalog or let a librarian help you choose your books by calling 847-448-8630.
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 A child connects with a participant in one of our Human Library events.
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law -- 2020 marks its 30th anniversary. It is the most fundamental law protecting the civil rights of people who are impacted by disability.
Ms. Louise has compiled a list of our favorite books that center on kids with different abilities. Don't miss out on these great books for all ages! For even more recommendations, check out the Schneider Family Book Award, launched in 2004, which celebrates and focuses on the perspective of kids with different abilities.
Here are 6 tips on how to talk about disability with your kids.
Looking for a way to get help or get involved? Two Evanston-based organizations work to make things better for our children who have different abilities: Have Dreams, "helping autistic voices emerge," and Evanston CASE, providing "community, advocacy, support and education for families affected by special needs."
We are grateful for the perspectives, support, and requests of Evanstonians with disabilities as we learn new and better ways to be equitable and inclusive.
 Sign up your 1 - 3rd grader for a Zoom Microwave Cooking Class with Ms. Kim. Microwave brownies anyone? Wednesday, July 29, 11 am.
Join us for our Virtual Comic Con for Kids (1 - 3rd graders). We’ll enjoy reading and making comics, play comic-themed games, and admire each other’s costumes (costumes encouraged but not at all required) Friday, July 31, 11 am.
Be part of the August Caldecott Club with Mr. Brian! Kids have all month to review books that have won this prestigious award (and/or watch video readings of the books) and vote for their favorite!
Representation Matters Watch Party (ages 8 and up). Join us for our second Watch Party! We'll continue to view the Netflix show, "Raising Dion" (PG), episodes 3 and 4. To make this program more accessible, we have a few spots available to Evanston residents who don't have Netflix. Sunday, August 2, 2 pm.
Experience morning fun at the Good Morning Sunshine Class with Ms. Sally on Zoom! (ages 2.5 - 5) Enhance your day with a story, songs and movement games! Friday, August 7, 9 am.
Zumba Familiar Virtual! Venga a moverse un poco a toda clase de música latina con la Sra. Rosa! Saturday, August 8, 6 pm.
Graphic Novel Book Club will discuss the graphic novel, Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: (#9) Major Impossible. Find an ebook copy available on Hoopla. Sunday, August 9, 1 pm.
Now you can ask someone from NASA your burning questions about the space program! We'll be chatting with a member of NASA's Artemis Team live so register now! Tuesday, August 11, 10 am.
 Don't miss Mr Brian's newest storytime, Virtual Circle Time #3! He will release his final storytime in this sequence on Wednesday, July 29th.
Ms. Sally has a bee storytime for you!
The American Indian Center has 4 wonderful storytimes for you that share stories about the contemporary lives of indigenous kids!
Long time North Branch puppeteer Marilyn Price reads Good Night Moon and Runaway Bunny. She'll also show you how to make a puppet.
Northwestern University's Imagine U has storytimes every Sunday night via their You Tube channel! Don't miss out on the last three for the summer: Custard the Dragon, Sunday, July 26, 6 pm; James and the Giant Peach, Sunday, August 2, 6 pm; Chrysanthemum, Sunday August 9, 6 pm
Kids are makers.
 Make a Nature Loom in our STEM challenge from Ms. Carmen!
Learn about Honeybees from Ms. Sally in her latest Superanimals: Honeybees!
STEM at The Depot has a garden tool challenge for you. Think big and outside the box. Just two days left to enter!
NPR's Science Friday has a weeklong summer virtual STEM camp for kids called Building Together. Catch the last two days of it!
 Looking for personalized book recommendations for summer reading for your child? We've got you covered, even at a distance! Submit this form. We'll get back to you in a few days with a list of great titles, both virtual and physical.
We are in the parks this summer from 11:30 am to 1 pm, weather permitting! Come by, say a socially distanced hello, and pick up a bag with a free book, craft activity, and chalk! Here's where we'll be:
- Robert Crown, Mondays, through August 10
- Fleetwood-Jourdain, Tuesdays, through August 11
- Mason Park, Wednesdays, through August 12
- Kamen Park, Thursdays, through August 13.
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