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 Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! This national celebration runs from September 15-October 15 and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The library is so excited to present:
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"Celebrating Mi Gente" Display: Did you know that 8 out of 10 new businesses in the U.S. are formed by Hispanics? Check out our Mi Gente Display to learn more amazing facts about Hispanics in the U.S. Available for viewing during open hours at the Robert Crown Branch Library. September 15 through October 15: More information.
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Danza Azteca: Learn about and enjoy the Danza De Los Concheros with the Xochitl-Quetzal (Precious Flower) Aztec Dance Troupe. Te invitamos a una presentación especial sobre la historia de la Danza De Los Concheros. Acompáñanos para una presentación sobre el patrimonio y la cultura de la tradición indígena de Flor y Canto del México antiguo. Viernes, el 17 de septiembre, a las 6 pm/Friday, September 17, 6 pm: Registrarse/Register.
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Noche de Juegos: Ven al Jardin de Lectura de la Robert Crown para una noche de juegos, incluyendo Loteria y Hispanic Jeopardy. El viernes, 24 de septiembre, a las 6 pm: Registrarse.
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Cuentacuentos en español: Venga a la biblioteca en Robert Crown para escuchar cuentos en español y celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana haciendo una pequeña manualidad. Con la Srta. Mariana el sábado, 25 de septiembre, a las 10:30 am: Registrarse. Y con la Sra. Bea el lunes, 11 de octubre, a las 4:30 pm: Registrarse.
- Read an old favorite book together as a family! Check out our bilingual Hispanic Heritage Month Kids' Booklist!
 Both locations of the Evanston Public Library are now open more hours, every day:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 am-8 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 9 am-6 pm
- Sunday: Noon-6 pm
Come visit and enjoy these great library activities for kids:
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Rangoli Craft Kit! Rangoli is the Indian art of creating beautiful designs with colored sand to celebrate a festival. The festival that starts on September 10 is Ganesh Chaturthi, a celebration of the God, Ganesha, and of new beginnings. Come to either location of the Evanston Public Library to pick up a kit, available for the 11 days of Ganesh Chaturthi: September 10 through September 21, or while supplies last! More information.
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Kids' Staff Recommendations! Check out our NEW staff recommendations alongside picks from Evanston's kids in Squawker's Libr-Eyrie! Squawker is the male falcon that has often returned to the library to raise his family; an eyrie is a nest.
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Library Card Month Kids Giveaway: September is National Library Card month. Come to the library, show us your family's new or existing library card, and pick out a small prize from our Treasure Chest! Come to either the Main Library or the Robert Crown Branch Library. One prize per child, for kids ages 3-10. September 13 through September 30, during open hours: More Information.
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Fall Scavenger Hunt: Stop by either location of the Evanston Public library to try your hand at our Fall Scavenger Hunt. There are two levels to this challenge, can you finish both?
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Microwave Cooking Class: Dinner Part 2! Kids in K-5th grade can join Ms. Kim on Zoom as she shows us how to make a delicious main course meal using just the microwave! An ingredient list will be sent ahead of time if you want to cook along with her. Saturday, September 18, 11 am: Register.
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Art Talk: The Art of Design with Ebere Agwuncha: Join Evanston Public Library for a series of Art Talks where we invite artists from all mediums to come discuss their design process. This month, Ebere Agwuncha joins us for a fascinating interactive workshop to explore the design process. Designed for grades 3-6. Thursday, September 23, 5 pm: Register.
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Calvin Can't Fly Film and Theater Games! Join us for a virtual celebration of reading, film, and games. We'll watch the new animated film adaptation of the book, Calvin Can't Fly: The Story of a Bookworm Birdie by Jennifer Berne. After the film we will play games and learn some American Sign Language. Saturday, September 25, 10:30 am: Register.
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Virtual Author Visit: Traci Sorell. Award-winning author, Traci Sorell, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, will visit the library to talk about her writing process, her inspiration, and works such as We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga, We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know, and At the Mountain's Base. A Q&A will follow, and all ages are welcome. Wednesday, October 6, 6 pm: Register.
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Virtual Caldecott Club: Join us for this fun discussion group about picture books that might win the 2022 Caldecott Award (for most distinguished illustrations)! Kids in grades 1-8 will look at, discuss, then vote on books presented at each of three meetings. Kids will choose the ultimate winner in January. First meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 6:45 pm: Register.
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Virtual Young Scientists Book Club: In the Young Scientist Book Club, kids in grades 3-5 will have fun reading challenging but engaging STEM-focused books from all genres and formats. This month we are reading Masterminds by Gordon Korman. You can find an ebook copy available on Hoopla here. Thursday, October 14, 4:30 pm: Register.
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Virtual Visit with Award Winner Cozbi A. Cabrera: A Stitching Time and Author/Artist Talk! Spend your Sunday afternoon with Evanston author/illustrator Cozbi A. Cabrera. She recently received a 2021 Caldecott Honor and a 2021 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for her book Me & Mama. She received additional honors for her art in the Gwendolyn Brooks picture book biography, Exquisite. Hear Cozbi talk about her art, read from her stories, and share her love for quilting and crafts (her work is displayed in museums). She will lead participants through a special craft that's perfect for the whole family! Sunday, October 17, 3 pm: Register
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Zoom Time for Twos: Zoom story time filled with songs, picture books, puppets, and rhymes for children who are 24-36 months old with parents, grandparents, or caregivers. Three classes left! Next class on Tuesday, September 14, 10:30 am: Register.
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Gather in the Garden: Drop by the Robert Crown Branch Library Reading Garden for physically-distanced, masked, outdoor activities. Best for families with kids ages 3 and up, but all are welcome. Thursdays, September 16 and September 23, 10:45 am: More Information.
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Zoom All By Myself: Virtual storytime and craft for children ages 3-5. If you'd like to do the craft in real time, a list of supplies needed for all four crafts will be emailed the Friday prior to the start of the session. Thursday, September 16, 11 am: Register; OR Thursday, September 16, 1:30 pm: Register.
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Mini Mondays: If you missed the first installation of Mini Mondays, join us next week or the week after in the courtyard of St. Luke's Church for a short and sweet storytime with songs. Event is designed for preschool-age kids and toddlers. Monday, September 20, 9:15 am: Register; OR Monday, September 27, 9:15 am: Register.
 September 22 is the autumnal equinox, the first official day of Fall, when the hours of day and night are equal. Ancient Celts called it Mabon. It's one reason why so many harvest holidays are happening around that date (see the Mid-Autumn Festival and Sukkot below). Recommendations for great Autumnal Equinox activities:
 "The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. In 2021, as we heal from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are inspired to think creatively and collectively about how to help everyone recover better, how to build resilience, and how to transform our world into one that is more equal, more just, equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and healthier. To be able to recover from the devastation of the pandemic, we also must make peace with one another." - United Nations
 The Mid-Autumn Festival (in simplified Chinese: 中秋节), is a family gathering and harvest festival celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian people on the evening of Tuesday, September 21. Its history dates back over 3,000 years! In Korea, the holiday is called Chuseok (추석/秋夕; Autumn Eve.) In Japan, the holiday is called Otsukimi (お月見, meaning, "moon-viewing"). The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated outside, under the moon. Lanterns of all size and shapes are carried and displayed, symbolic beacons that light people's path to prosperity and good fortune.
- Check out this new book list of Mid Autumn books to start your celebration or learn more!
- Pick up your Mid-Autumn Moon Rabbit Lantern Kit starting September 15. The kit includes a paper bag and tea light to make a lantern plus fun bunny decorations. Jade Rabbit is a companion of the moon goddess Chang'e.
- Enjoy our video that tells the story of the moon goddess, as well as sharing a moon song and the reading of a fun book introducing the holiday. In both Chinese and English.
 Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which begins September 15 at sundown, is the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. It is the culmination of the 10 Days of Awe, a period of introspection and repentance that follows Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Mollie Bass, an Evanston-based Jewish early childhood educator, has created a High Holy Days Booklist for kids!
Immediately after Yom Kippur, Jewish families often begin the planning and construction of the sukkah, which is a temporary hut constructed for use during the week-long Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot, which begins September 20 this year. Make this fun fall windsock for decorating your sukkah!
If you are looking for books that share Jewish culture, check out our Sydney Taylor Award Winners Booklist! The Sydney Taylor Award is given each year to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience.
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