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 On the Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), families welcome the souls of deceased relatives for a joyous reunion. This Mexican holiday's origins go back 3000 years in North America!
Celebrate with us by picking up an ofrenda (remembrance altar) craft and STEM kit at the Main Library Children's Room or the Robert Crown Branch Library. With the kit and a regular shoe box from home, make your own ofrenda with a light up circuit! This video in English or in Spanish can help!
Cempasuchil /Marigold Craft! These colorful flowers are said to guide the spirits of your ancestors to your ofrenda. Learn how to make handmade marigolds using written or video directions.
Great programs for your family!
 Register now for these virtual events:
- Enjoy the Chicago band, Cielito Lindo. The Serenata/Concert (all ages) will be followed by a fun Loteria game. Register. Friday, October 30, 6 pm.
- Last chance to register for weekly November storytimes! Select Time for Twos starting Tuesday, November 3, 10:30 am or All By Myself (3-5 year-olds) starting Wednesday, November 4 at either 11 am or 1:30 pm.
- Join the Caldecott Club with Mr. Brian for a lively discussion of possible Caldecott Award (Best Picture Book Illustration) winners. Look at new 2020 picture books. Vote on the best one! (Grades 1-8) Register. Monday, November 9, 7-8:15 pm.
- Experience a virtual family cooking class with Cat Nickles, 8th grade author of The Quarantine Cookbook! All ages. Register. Friday, November 13, 5-6 pm.
- Join Ms. Jessica and Ms. Louise for a discussion of Lupin Leaps In! A Breaking Cat News Adventure. This Graphic Novel Book Club is for 3rd-5th graders. Register. Saturday, November 14, 1 pm.
- New! Community Understanding Project: A Social Justice Book Club for 4th-6th graders. In this first club selection, Ms. Kellye and Ms. Katy guide a discussion of Lisa Moore Ramée's debut title, A Good Kind of Trouble. Read more and register. Monday, November 16, 3-4:30 pm
- Calling 1st-5th graders! Learn to make your own breakfast using only a microwave! Learn a few quick and easy recipes for breakfast in a mug. Register. Saturday, November 21, 11 am.
- Storytime-on-Demand. Enjoy puppeteer Marilyn Price sharing The Saggy Baggy Elephant and check out our vast playlist of storytimes by your favorite EPL librarians to listen to anytime on the Library's YouTube channel.
STEM fun: the 8-bit challenge
 Make your own arcade game! (Grades 4-8) EvanSTEM, in partnership with the Evanston Public Library and other community organizations, is sponsoring an 8-Bit Challenge to create your own video arcade game. Cool prizes awarded! Deadline for submission: December 5.
Registration and more information at EvanSTEM. Never done this before? Members of EvanSTEM partner organizations will host live stream tutorials every Saturday until December 5th. Live coaching will also be provided on Mondays throughout November. Register for next live coaching session: November 2, 2pm.
 Get in a Halloween mood with Ms. Louise's Best Books for Halloween list, including picture books and chapter books. (Looking for general book recommendations? Try Kids LitMatch! Just tell us what you like and we'll send you our recommendations.)
Here's some spooky entertainment for your older child. Ms. Louise reads selections from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark on our YouTube Channel!
We recommend looking to kids' books for inspiration for your costumes!
We need to modify how we celebrate Halloween to stay safe during the pandemic. The City of Evanston shares guidelines for Halloween.
Good news!
The Evanston Public Library has been awarded a "Project Next Generation" grant. The $39,899 award will be used for programs that give local youth the opportunity to gain technology and computer skills, promote their confidence and personal growth, and help bridge the digital divide in the community. Read more.
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