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International Mud Day is June 29! Time to celebrate kids and mud!
Start with our Mud-Luscious Booklist for great fiction and nonfiction books about mud and soil. There's even a "cookbook" of mud pies!
Move onto a soil experiment: a Winogradsky Column STEM Challenge! This is a totally cool way to watch microbes from the soil do their magic all summer long!
Mud play is not only good for kids' mental health, but mud can actually be good for your child's physical health, too. Check out this Healthline summary.
 Register online, or call 847-448-8610 during open hours, or come sign up at either the Main Library or the Robert Crown Branch Library!
- Pick out a brand new book from us anytime after you sign up, as a registration prize!
- Get a colorful "gallery" reading log that provides 20 fun challenges while also helping keep track of your reading.
- Start reading! Kids can read whatever they like for the 30-day challenge. Check out the District 65 Summer Reading List or the 2022 Monarch (K-3rd), Bluestem (3rd-5th) and Rebecca Caudill (4th-8th) children's choice award lists for reading ideas!
- Log your progress. Kids are entered to win weekly raffle prizes from Blick Art Materials as soon as some progress is logged online or during a visit to the Library.
Evanston Public Library On the Fly! We will be in the parks Monday to Thursday all summer long, weather permitting. Visit and register for the Summer Reading Challenge or grab a free STEM or Craft kit for activities to do at home.
Mondays - Brummel Park; 10 am-noon
Tuesdays - Fleetwood-Jourdain; 2-4 pm
Wednesdays - Mason Park; 11 am-1 pm
Thursdays - Park varies! 4-6 pm (June 24-Elks Park; July 1-Penny Park)
Help Make a Collective Art Project! Join us outside to add to an evolving art piece. Angela Lyonsmith, a local artist and director of Kids Create Change, invites makers of all ages to add to this tangible symbol of our mutual responsibility to each other. At summer's end, we'll install the art piece at the Library. Stop by: Tuesday, July 13, 2-4 pm, Fleetwood-Jourdain; Thursday, July 15, 4-6 pm, Twiggs Park; and Wednesday, July 21, 11 am-1 pm, Mason Park.
District 65 Librarians visit Evanston Public Library On the Fly! Join your District 65 librarians as they read aloud, and then do a related STEM project together. Just drop by:
- Listen to Your Place in the Universe by Jason Chin and build a rocket launcher! TOMORROW: Tuesday, June 22, 2-4 pm, Fleetwood-Jourdain.
- Listen to Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming and build a giant honeycomb! Tuesday, July 14, 2-4 pm, Fleetwood-Jourdain.
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"Make Your Own Marshmallow Beekle" Grab & Go Kit: Visit either library location to pick up a vegan marshmallow kit inspired by Dan Santat's Caldecott winning book Adventures of Beekle! While supplies last. Starting today, Monday, June 21! More information. We're offering this craft kit as a celebration of our upcoming Author Visit with Dan Santat himself on Wednesday, August 4, 6 pm: Register.
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Gather in the Garden: Drop-in to the Robert Crown Branch Library Reading Garden for physically-distanced, masked, outdoor activities; best for families with kids ages 3-8, but all are welcome. We plan to do this every week, weather permitting. Thursday, June 24, and Thursday, July 1, 10:45 am-12 pm: more information.
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Little Explorers: Dinosaurs! Young explorers ages 3-5, with an adult, are welcome to join us as we excavate dinosaurs from their eggs and more. A fun way for younger children to virtually explore STEAM! Thursday, June 24, 10:30 am: Register
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Microwave Cooking Class: Snacks! We'll try out some fun recipes over Zoom that you can do at home using an ingredient list sent out ahead of time. Designed for rising 1st-5th graders. Thursday, June 24, 2 pm: Register.
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Wind Down Storytime: Join us for a calming storytime with Ms. Louise! Let's get peaceful together as a family before bed. For families with kids ages 4-7 but everyone welcome! Thursday, June 24, 7 pm: Register.
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Evolution of Hip Hop! Join us at Brummel Park for some socially distanced hip hop dancing with Mr. Marcus of Dime Dance at 4 pm. (We'll be at the park beginning at 2 pm for other activities such as Giant Jenga, Frisbee, and jump rope!) You can also try your luck and enter to win a beach token. Saturday, June 26, 2-5 pm: More Information.
 The Week of June 28th:
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Dedicated to the Dream: Working Toward Awareness and Celebration: Last chance! EPL is piloting a monthly program designed for curious families to learn and grow through thoughtful, kid-friendly experiences and conversations around race and culture. Watch this this video to get a preview! If you have a rising 1st-4th grader, you can fill out an interest form and join us at a Parent/Caregiver orientation to learn more. Monday, June 28, 7:30 pm: More Information.
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Drumming Circles at Robert Crown Branch Library. Join drummers of all skill levels for a series of socially distant drum circles. Learn to play bucket drums or Latin and African grooves and shuffles on various hand percussion. For grades 3-5. Monday, June 28, 1 pm: Register and Monday, July 12, 1 pm: Register
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"We are Water" Art Workshop. Drop in to the Robert Crown Branch Library Reading Garden and create art using data collected by the "We Are Water" community research project. Participants will be able to express what water means to them. Ages 3 and up. Monday, June 28, 3 pm: More Information.
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STEM Explorers: Explore Light! Let's take a look at light. It's all around us, but do we really see it? We'll explore different ways to see light, even light we can't see with our own eyes. For grades K-2 with a parent or caregiver. A kit of materials to use during this program is available at the Main Library beginning June 14. Thursday, July 1, 10 am: Register.
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En Pantalla: México - Celebrando México a través de su cine Platiquemos sobre México, su riqueza cultural y contrastes a través de sus películas y documentales En julio y agosto veremos películas familiares al aire libre en Robert Crown, sin plática. The Robert Crown Branch Library is hosting a screening of La Leyenda de la Nahuala, a Mexican animated film in the outdoor Reading Garden. Thursday, July 1, 8:45 pm: More information.
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Family Fun Night in Mason Park. Join the fun at Mason Park as we gather outdoors for summer reading, games, and activities. City staff will be offering a light meal. Friday, July 2, 6 pm, Mason Park: More information.
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Yoga en el Parque-con Rebeca Mendoza! Acompañe Rebeca Mendoza, una instructora de yoga, en una hora de yoga relajante para comenzar el día! (Join Certified Yoga Instructor Rebeca Mendoza .) Saturday, July 3, 10 am, Robert Crown Branch Library Reading Garden: More Information.
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Zoom Time for Two's This storytime is filled with songs, picture books, puppets, & rhymes for children 24-36 months with parent, grandparent or caregiver. Runs for four weeks, starting Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 am: Register.
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All By Myself This fun storytime and craft program is for children ages 3-5. Runs for four weeks, starting Wednesday, July 7, 11 am: Register; or 1:30 pm: Register.
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Virtual Juana & Lucas Book Discussion Party: For rising 1st-4th graders, this interactive program celebrates the first book in the Juana & Lucas series! Come journey to Bogotá, Colombia where you will meet Juana and her fury amigo, Lucas. We will sing a song en español, and make a small, felt planta that will never need agua! Craft kits available at the Main Library's Children's Desk. Tuesday, July 13, 4 pm: Register.
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Family Storytime and Craft: Colors! Join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. Books are appropriate for ages 3-7 but all are welcome. If you'd like to do the craft in real time with Ms. Kim, a kit with craft supplies will be available for pick up at the Main Library. Wednesday, July 14, 6 pm: Register.
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Graphic Novel Book Club: Secrets of Camp Whatever, Vol 1! You love graphic novels, now come talk about them! For grades 3-5. You can find an eBook copy available on Hoopla. Saturday, July 17, 1 pm: Register.
 The Fourth is fast approaching! This year, the community celebration is online. So create your own parade:
 On Saturday, June 26th, Evanston Pride, Inc. will be hosting a day of Pride events: a Youth Car Parade at 1 pm that visits all the homes in Evanston that have decorated for Pride, a bring your own picnic at James Park at 3 pm, and a candle memorial at the Levy Center at 7 pm. Evanston Public Library will be attending the Youth Car Parade and the James Park Picnic. See you there!
 Celebrate the Summer Solstice or Litha, today, June 21. Happy Litha! Three traditional ways to enjoy the holiday are making a flower crown, planning a Midsommer feast that includes a wonderful berry recipe, and having a safe bonfire that kids will love.
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