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  National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of the one fifth of all Americans whose families came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Ms. Rosie from the Robert Crown Library Branch has created a great Hispanic Heritage Kids Book List for you.
Create a fun craft that honors Mexican folk metal work or Hojalata! Watch this video showing traditional Mexican craftspeople at work!
Evanston Public Library publishes a new Spanish e-Newsletter. Read the latest one and sign up to receive it.
Poems, Stories and More
- Evanstonian and acclaimed poet Zetta Eliot is the author of A Place Inside of Me. She reads the poem in this powerful video, a part of author/illustrator Todd Parr's #BeWhoYouAreDay.
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Parents After Bedtime Read Aloud Club. Worried about a winter quarantined indoors with your kids? Join Ms. Martha and Ms. Jessica as they read aloud from T Register now. 4 weekly virtual sessions, starting Tuesday, October 6, 8 to 9 pm
- Did you complete the Summer Reading Program but haven't picked up your prize book? Don't miss out! Come to the Main Library or the Robert Crown Library Branch to select your book. Kids' prize books are available until October 17th.
 Time to register for weekly Fall storytimes:
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Book Babies for 1 year olds starts Saturday, October 3, 9:30 am;
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Time for Two's for 2 year olds starts Tuesday, September 29 at 10:30 am;
- All By Myself for 3-5 year olds starts Friday, October 2 at 11 am OR 1:30 pm.
Nature fun! Create acorn art with your child. This craft helps develop the three fingers that support writing as well as being fun, simple, and beautiful!
More Virtual Events!
 Betsy Bird will discuss the nature and thrill of spooky stories.
Family Concert with Cielito Lindo. Concierto/Serenata con Cielito Lindo y juego de Lotería. Please register. Friday September 25, 6 pm.
Chinese Mid Autumn Celebration! Join us online to celebrate this beautiful outdoor holiday about loved ones, fall harvest, and the moon. Simple craft kit available for pick up at the Main Library or Robert Crown Library Branch starting September 22. Registration required. Sunday, September 27, 4 pm.
Virtual Author Event: Robin Preiss Glasser Debuts Escape Goat. The illustrator of Fancy Nancy joins us as she debuts her new book with Ann Patchett, Escape Goat. She'll read from the book and answer questions. Best for K-5th graders; all are welcome. Bookplates signed by Ann Patchett and Robin Preiss Glasser available while supplies last at the Robert Crown Library Branch. Please register. Wednesday September 30, 5 pm.
Virtual Caldecott Club. Join Mr. Brian for this fun, interactive look at children's books eligible for the 2021 Caldecott Award (for most distinguished illustrations). Kids in 1st to 6th grade will look at, discuss, and then vote on books provided at each meeting. Register now for the first session. Thursday, October 1, 7 pm
Spooky Stories for Kids Book Talk. Jaime Thome of Artists Book House and EPL Collections Manager Betsy Bird chat virtually about how scary stories make us feel, and about the nature and thrill of ghostly tales. Read more and get the link to join. Monday, October 5, 7 pm
 Saturday, September 26 is International Observe the Moon Night. You can track the moon with this moon observation journal, or use this moon map to find important spots on the moon. Enjoy a coloring page of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. If you participate, you can download this certificate and add your name!
Enter our Art and the Cosmic Connection Contest to celebrate Earth Science Week, October 11-17. This is an opportunity to create space-inspired art as a family. Get started on your project now! You could win a gift certificate to Blick for art materials. Deadline for submission: October 17.
Girls Minecraft Mania with Ms. Carmen. Play Minecraft with teammates on multiplayer mode and work together to build and solve in-game challenges! Learn basic coding, digital citizenship, problem solving and critical thinking. For 3rd-5th graders. Please register. Thursday October 1, 4-5:30 pm.
Light It Up with Ms. Sally! Use a free kit from the library to create simple paper circuit projects. Register for either Saturday October 24, 4:30 pm or Sunday October 25, 1 pm. Please register early to make sure there's time to get your kit! For kids ages 10-14.
For years, Evanstonians have donated diapers for those in need via the EPL collection bin for Bundled Blessings. Continue that support at the first annual Pack-the-Truck Diaper Drive. Bring your diaper donations and help reach the goal of collecting 20,000 diapers! Can't make it? Donate via Bundled Blessings' Amazon wish list. Saturday, September 26th, 9 am - 4 pm, First United Methodist Church, 516 Church Street.
Evanston Care Network is here if you need help. Search for free and low cost resources including food, housing, childcare and more.
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