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 Poetry is uniquely suited to assisting us during difficult times like pandemics, wars, and climate change. It also helps us rejoice-in spring, in warmth, and in seeing neighbors again! Make sure your kids don't miss out; share poetry with them:
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Read poetry! Check out our newly updated Poetry Month Booklist which also includes novels in verse for bigger kids!
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Poetry Month Seek and Find (grades K-5): Create a found poem! Help our "Poetree" grow more leaves. Poetry has been described as "the best words in the best order." Visit the Main Library to find the best words from poetry on display and put them in the order you think is best. Bring your "found poem" to the desk for a prize. We'll add your poem to our "Poetree." Available during open hours at the Main Library Children's Room starting April 4. More information.
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Rhymetime Seek and Find (infants through preschool): Nursery Rhyme Bingo! A special seek and find for our youngest patrons. Grab a bingo card and set out to find the Nursery Rhymes displayed around the room. When you find a rhyme, say it with your little one or scan the code to watch a special guest performance. Find all eight rhymes for a special prize! Available during open hours at the Main Library, beginning April 4. More information.
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April Short and Sweet: The Wind and the Sun a DIY story time kit (toddlers and preschoolers)! Listen to a short poem and then make a sweet craft. You can even use the craft to act out the story! Come to the Main Library and pick up a craft kit including a poem, a link to a video of the poem, and supplies to make your own Wind and Sun. Kits are available while supplies last April 4-30. More information.
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Poetry Art! If you have saved up some little boxes, your older kids could do action poetry as sculpture!
 Drop In Storytimes:
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The Young and the Restless Outdoors (age 0-2) Join our sing a long storytime outdoors at our local park! Being outdoors means we will sing in our coats and boots, but the clear air should make it a joy. If it drizzles, we will sing about rain! Singing is one of the best ways for little ones to learn language. Thursdays, March 31-April 21,10 am, Cornelia Lunt Park (between the lake and the Main Library): More Information.
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Crown Storytime (toddlers and preschoolers) We will sing together and share stories, old and new! Stories and songs are chosen for younger kids. No registration required, just drop in. Mondays, 10 am, Robert Crown Programming Room, Robert Crown Branch Library: More Information
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Spring Purple Crayon Players Storytime (age 2 and up) Come to the Main Library for a rousing sing-a-long storytime with NU Theater students. You'll go home with craft materials for a great craft. Friday, April 8-29, 10 am, Main Children's Room: More information.
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Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos bilingües! From March until July, we will be hosting bilingual (English/Spanish) storytime at the Robert Crown Branch. Join us on every second Saturday of the month (3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, and 7/9) for stories, songs and fun! For preschoolers and toddlers, registration not required! Saturday, April 9, 1 pm, Robert Crown Branch Library: More information.
Last Chance to Register for:
Time for Twos (age 24-36 months) Storytime filled with songs, picture books and rhymes, with parent, grandparent or caregiver. A four week class starting Tuesday, April 5, 10:30 am, Main Library: Register.
All By Myself (age 3-5) A special storytime for children who are ready to attend a longer story program with a craft. We'll share stories, songs and crafts for these "big kids in training." Parents may stay for the program. Mondays, April 4-25,11 am, Main Library: Register; OR Thursdays, March 31-April 21, 1:30 pm, Main Library: Register.
 Hora de Aventuras - ¡Es primavera! (grades 1-5) Cuentos y juegos en español Acompáñanos para escuchar las cuentos y jugar al veo veo, adivina adivinanza, Simon de Palabras y más! Te esperamos en la biblioteca de Robert Crown cada lunes! Just half an hour and now including riddle games and a craft kit! Monday, April 4, 4 pm, Robert Crown Branch Library: Register; And Monday, April 11, 4 pm, Robert Crown Branch Library: Register.
Looking for help on finishing your Cardboard Carnival game (grades 5-8)?
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Open Shop: Drop by the Main Library and get assistance from one our cardboard engineering experts. Registration Required. Thursday, March 31, 4-5:30 pm, The Loft, Main Library: Register.
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Last Chance: Motors giving you some trouble? Need some help with final touches? Drop by for the Last Chance Workshop and finish your game. Participants must be registered for the Cardboard Carnival. Saturday, April 2, 1:30-4:30 pm, Robert Crown Programming Room, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Virtual Minecraft Mania (grades 1-5) Spend your half-day from school hanging out and building in the world of Minecraft! Join the Minecraft Mania team for a session of fun in-game challenges and games. No experience is necessary. A Minecraft account is required and should be set up prior to the event. Wednesday, April 6, 3 pm: Register.
Community Art Building Workshop: The Bias Inside Us. Make art with Kids Create Change in response to the Bias Inside Us exhibit from the Smithsonian now at the library! Visitors of all ages are invited to add to a community tapestry that will weave together our individual commitments to acknowledge and combat bias within ourselves and in our community. An introduction to art-making for social change! All materials are provided; no previous art experience necessary. Saturday, April 9, 1 pm, 3rd Floor, Main Library. Register.
Virtual Microwave Cooking Class: Breakfast Part II (grades K-5) Bring EPL into your kitchen and cook with us! This month, we will be making a Blueberry Muffin, French Toast, and a Quiche using a mug and a microwave. An ingredient list will be sent out ahead of time so you can cook your own breakfast with Ms. Kim, and all recipes will be emailed to you after the program. Saturday, April 16, 11 am: Register.
LIVE Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids: Apocalypse Taco (grades 3-5)! You love graphic novels, now come talk about them! This month we will discuss Nathan Hale's action/adventure graphic novel, Apocalypse Taco. We will be meeting IN PERSON! You can place a copy on hold to read here or you can check out an ebook copy via Hoopla here. Saturday, April 16, 1 pm, Main Library: Register.
Virtual Author Visit: We Move Together! Join the authors and illustrator to discuss their book We Move Together. The book is "a perfect tool for having conversations about disability, accessibility, social justice and community building." Learn how to advocate for more accessible spaces in your neighborhood through a fun interactive online craft-based exercise. Place a hold on the book, or for different versions to address accessibility, visit their website. Hosted by the Evanston, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles-Maine District, and Skokie Public Libraries. Thursday, April 26, 6 pm. All ages: Register.
Young Scientists Book Club: Chasing Vermeer! (grades 3-5) Love STEM? Love reading? This is the book club for you! This month, we will be discussing Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. Of course, there will be a cool STEM project! Please visit the Children's Desk at Main to pick up a copy of the book. Saturday, April 30, 3 pm, Art Garden, Main Library. Register.
 Ramadan in United States will begin on the evening of Saturday April 2 and ends on the evening of Monday May 2. Ramadan is a month of fasting during daylight hours which allows adult Muslims to devote themselves to their faith and come closer to God. Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which form the basis of how Muslims live their lives. The right greeting for Ramadan is Ramadan Mubarak! It means "Have a Blessed Ramadan!"
Read all about it: Check out our Ramadan Booklist for kids!
Ramadan crafts. Time to decorate for the holiday! Since the timing of Ramadan is determined by the moon, this gorgeous moon and stars craft makes a wonderful decoration for Ramadan!
Buy Dates! Iftar is the evening meal that breaks the daily fast and often includes a gathering of family and friends. Traditionally three dates are eaten first. If you have Muslim friends, it is kind to buy them sweet and delicious dates (available locally at Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, Valli Produce and of course Pita Inn Market).
Understanding Iftar. Ramadan is an intense period of fasting, charity, and self-examination. However, breaking the fast every night is a great joy especially in the company of friends, so Ramadan is also a month of evening get togethers. The last evening of Ramadan is Eid al Fitr, the grand celebration of the end of Ramadan.
 Learning about money is a practical math project for kids! First, start with our Money Smart Week booklist. There are books for parents in this list, too. But here's some advice from US News and World Report if you want a quicker read.
Then check out these great preschool games using coins and bills; everyone can get in on the fun!
Did you know Evanston parks are often named for amazing local women? We hold our The Young and the Restless program at Cornelia Lunt Park, just east of the library, near the lakefront. Above is a picture of the formidable and accomplished Miss Lunt, called The First Lady of Evanston back in the day and daughter of Orrington Lunt (the bust in the top left of the photo) who found and bought the land for Northwestern University, around which the town grew. Find out more about her and other ground-breaking Evanston women! Thanks to the Evanston Roundtable for some great historical reporting.
We also have a great Women's History Month Booklist with stories of amazing women all over the world!
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