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 Every year, Martin Luther King's message of racial equity and elimination of poverty seems more relevant to our lives right now. Celebrate Dr. King with the library:
Celebration of MLK Day, featuring Rev. Eddie Reeves. Online, we'll have some short kids' movies about Martin Luther King Jr, as well as Reverend Reeves's amazing reenactment of the I Have A Dream speech! Monday, January 17, 2 pm: Register now.
Peace Tree Craft Kits will be available at both the Main Branch Library and the Robert Crown Branch Library. Friday, January 14: More information.
Grab a great book! Check out our up to date Coretta Scott King Award booklists:
3rd Annual Walk for Warmth: Join this family friendly event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sponsored by Interfaith Action of Evanston, this walk's purpose is to raise awareness of homelessness and hunger in Evanston. Monday, January 17, 11 am: Registration Required.
Well, what a difference two weeks makes! In response to rising case numbers in our community, the library is now cancelling all in person programs for January. Though some programs will become virtual, some will not. Also, starting January 10, we will require proof of vaccination at the door for everyone 5 years and older. Still, the library is your friend during Winter Break, as both locations are open every day at our regular hours for the remainder of Winter Break. We do require masks, a temperature check at the door, and family groups to stay together.
Ornament Craft Kit at Robert Crown Branch Library: Take home a craft kit to create your own ornament. Tuesday, January 4, Robert Crown Branch Library: More information.
Zawadi "homemade gifts" Craft Kits for Kwanzaa: (for kids 5 and up) Even though Kwanzaa is celebrated December 26 through January 1 you still have a chance to pick up a craft kit at both the Main Library and Robert Crown Library Branch locations. Choose one: a Mkeka mat, a paper bead bracelet, or stamps to create your own Adinkra printing! While supplies last. Main Library and Robert Crown Branch Library.
Seek and Find: Animals in Winter! Stop by the Main Library Children's Room anytime to take part in this indoor mini scavenger hunt. Twelve hidden pictures. A clue sheet in your hand. How many pictures can you find? Through Tuesday, January 18, Main Library: More Information.
Friendship Bracelet Kits at Robert Crown Branch Library: Pick up a kit to make your own unique, wearable creation. Wednesday, January 5, Robert Crown Branch Library: More Information.
Carta a los Reyes Magos Grab & Go Kit at Robert Crown Branch Library: (Letter to the Three Kings) Monday, January 3-Thursday, January 6, Robert Crown Branch Library: More Information.
Take Home Origami Kit at the Main Library (Grades K-5): Stop by any time on Wednesday, January 5, Main Library.
Short & Sweet: The Owl and The Rabbit Craft Kit! Come in to the Main Library and pick up a simple craft kit inspired by The Owl and the Rabbit story! (Story contained in the kit) Starting Saturday, January 8, while supplies last: More Information.
Virtual Tween Game Nights: Skribbl.io. (Ages 8-12) Test your creativity with the multiplayer drawing and guessing game! Wednesday, January 5, 4 pm: Register.
Virtual Tween Game Nights: Gartic Phone (Ages 8-12) Similar to the game of Telephone, participants will have to label and draw what they think they are seeing! Saturday, January 8, 4 pm: Register.
Virtual Graphic Novel Book Club: Pilu of the Woods! (Grades 3-5) Pilu of the Woods is a heartwarming tale full of natural wonder. Join us as we discuss Mai K. Nguyen's graphic novel. You can find an ebook copy available on Hoopla here. Or if you prefer, feel free to place a hold on a physical copy of the title here. Be sure to include your email when registering so we can send you the link. Saturday, January 8, 3 pm, Main Library: Register.
Young Scientist Book Club: The Leak (Grades 3-5) Love STEM? Love reading? Then here's a book club for you. The Young Scientist Book Club is a fun, interdisciplinary twist on the traditional book club. This session explores The Leak by Kate Petty. Please visit the Children's Desk at the Main Library to pick up a copy! Copies will be held behind the desk for Book Club participants. Saturday, February 5, 3 pm, Main Library: Register.
Visit Brookfield Zoo, the Botanic Garden or Legoland Discovery Center for less Get a Museum Adventure Pass to use during Winter Break (One pass per family per week; the pass is good for one week from issuance. Each participating institution has a different "deal.")
Get great recommendations for your kids:
 Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7; Happy Christmas to all who celebrate!
For those whose Christmas Day was December 25, Epiphany is January 6, the celebration of the arrival of the three kings who honored the new baby with gold, frankincense and myrrh. If you celebrate Three Kings Day, El Dia de los Reyes, the library has:
- A free bulletin in Spanish with fun activities for the holiday available at both the Main Library and Robert Crown Branch Library.
- Carta a los Reyes Magos (Letter to the Three Kings) grab and go activity at Monday, January 3-Thursday, January 6, Robert Crown Branch Library: More Information.
 Is it soup yet? You can imaginatively travel around the whole world through soup!
- Check out our Incredible Soup Month Booklist for a fabulous family activity night!
- Look at this PBS video about making three kinds of soup (Japanese Ramen, Vietnamese Pho and Italian Pasta E Fagioli) with your child.
- Or make this fabulous Carrot and Parsnip Soup with your younger child! This recipe is easy and awesome. (100 g is 1/2 cup; 500g is a pound/1 lb) and comes from a mom in the UK.
 On January 13, we celebrate Korean American Day! Our Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth says, "Today, we recognize Korean American Day to celebrate the incredible contributions and sacrifices Korean immigrants made for our great nation. Our nation’s strength lies in the diversity of its people, and I am proud to represent a state with one of the highest Korean populations in our country. Together, we should celebrate the rich cultural history of Korean Americans all across the United States.”
Check out our brand new Korean American Day booklist!
Challenge your kids to a game of Jagichagi, a game of keeping a Jegi or "birdie" aloft; instructions for the Jegi!
Bring your child to a Korean restaurant in Evanston to enjoy the food! We advise calling ahead to check whether the restaurant is serving in person or pick up only.
- Koco Table at 720 1/2 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60201
- Soban Korea Restaurant 819 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201
- Evanston Grill at 1047 Chicago Ave Ste B, Evanston, IL 60202
- 10Q Chicken Restaurant at 816 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, (several Korean specialties on the menu, including a tofu one.)
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