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 Psst! Want to gift a child with a book they'll love? Look no further! Led by Collection Development Manager Betsy Bird and Children's Librarian Brian Wilson, a diverse, cross-departmental EPL team has just released 101 Great Books for Kids 2020! Use this list to reserve the books you want or as a buying guide for holiday shopping at your local independent bookstore. Read more about the 2020 list in Betsy's blog.
Great Virtual Book Clubs and Storytimes!
 Join the Purple Crayon Players for a wonderful Thanksgiving story time with songs and books geared to kids age 1-5. Siblings are welcome. Thursday, November 12, 10:30 am. Register
Graphic Novel Book Club for kids in grades 3-5 is reading Lupin Leaps In by Georgia Dunn! Book available for check out on Hoopla or at the Children's Desk. Saturday, November 14, 1 pm. Register
Community Understanding Project: a Social Justice Book Club. First selection: A Good Kind of Trouble. This new, quarterly book club for grades 4-6 combines diverse middle grade fiction, youth readers, library staff, and discussion for a great experience! Monday, November 16, 3:30 pm. Register
Enjoy Family Reading Night! Put on your PJ's and join your favorite EPL librarians on Zoom for stories and songs geared toward kids age 3-5, though all are welcome. Family Reading Night was created by Jesse White, Secretary of State, and the Illinois Center for the Book. Thursday, November 19, 6 pm. Register
STEM Activities for Your Child!
 Calling all kids in 1st-5th grade who want to learn how to cook a delicious breakfast using a microwave, join our Microwave Cooking Class! Saturday, November 21, 11 am. Register
Hawk Talk with Live Raptors! Meet Ryan DePauw and his raptor friends from River Trails Nature Center on Zoom to learn about local raptors. Sunday, November 22, 2 pm. Register
 Free Virtual Educational Session on HIV/AIDS & PrEP. We've partnered with Lurie Children's Hospital for this virtual event to help parents and caregivers talk to young people about HIV/AIDS, PrEP, & sexual health. Tuesday, November 17, 7 pm. Register
Join EPL's Collection Development Manager and Fuse #8 blogger Betsy Bird and Children's Librarian (and 2017 Caldecott Committee member) Brian E. Wilson as they present some of their favorite picture books of 2020! A treat for those who love sharing picture books with children! Saturday, December 5, 10 am. Register
More good news: hoopla's Bonus Borrows are back for November! Check out these great titles that don't count against the number of items you can borrow each month.
Happy Diwali from Evanston Public Library!
 To all our South Asian patrons and friends, Happy Diwali! An important five day Hindu festival celebrated in India by many faiths, Diwali is often called the festival of lights. Make your own diya (simple lamp) to share the joy from November 12th to November 16th!
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