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 Grab & Go for August: Letter Monster! (4-7 years) Make a letter monster here at the library or grab a kit to work on at home. Starting August 1, while supplies last. More information.
Evening Family Storytime and Craft (3-5 year olds and families!) Our after-work preschool craft program is back in person; come hear stories and make something fun. There are 3 more weekly sessions, but you register for each session individually. Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register; AND Wednesday, August 10, 6:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register:; AND Wednesday, August 17, 6:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
Little Explorers: Sea Life (Ages 3-5 with a parent) Young explorers are welcome to join us as we learn about the ocean, identify some seashells, and make your own crab from a real shell. A fun way for younger children to explore STEAM! Evanston residents only, please. Monday, August 15, 10:30 am, Community Meeting Room, Main Library: More information.
Messy Art: Water and Watercolors (Toddlers and Preschoolers with a Caregiver)! Join us in the Robert Crown Reading Garden for the messiest art around! Wear your old clothes and prepare to have fun with art materials. No need to register, just drop in! Thursday, August 18, 10:30-11:30 am, Robert Crown Reading Garden: More information
 On the Same Page Book Club: Zoey and Sassafras (rising grades 1-3) Check out a book club kit from either location which include two copies of Zoey and Sassafras, 2 themed craft kits, discussion questions and more! Available starting August 8. More information.
Minecraft Mania (rising grades 1-5) 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 event. Monday, August 8, 3-4 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library: Register (more information about technical issues)
Turning Red Movie Bingo! Join us for a fun, interactive screening of Pixar's Turning Red where we play BINGO as you watch the film. This event is first come, first served; no admittance after the movie starts; masks are strongly encouraged. Sunday, August 14, 2-4:30pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: More information.
Graphic Novel Bookclub: Red Panda & Moon Bear! (rising grades 3-5) Come discuss Jarod Roselló's whimsical, adventure-packed graphic novel, Red Panda & Moon Bear. We have copies available at the Youth Services desk, ready for you to check out! Saturday, August 20, 3 pm, Children's Public Conference Room, Main Library: Register.
Drop In Movies at Crown! Join us every Fourth Friday for Movie Marathons! We'll have great movies running in the Multi-Purpose room. August 26, 12-4 pm, Robert Crown Multi-Purpose Room: More information.
The Young and the Restless Outdoors at Eiden Park! (ages 0-2) Join our sing-a-long storytime outdoors! Thursday, August 4, 10 am, Eiden Park. More information.
EPL On The Fly (elementary school age) Come do a fun STEM project and also check in for Summer Reading!
First Fridays! Community members of all ages can stop by Mason Park to enjoy free food, movies, an obstacle course, and a variety of games. Friday, August 5, 6-9 pm, Mason Park: More information.
Summer Saturdays! (books aimed at ages 3-5) Join us "beyond the beaten path" for an outdoor storytime and water play! Saturday, August 6, 10 am, Lee Street Beach: More information; AND Saturday, August 13, 10 am, Brummel Park: More information.
Beach Fun! Join EPL in the grassy area near Lee St. Beach for free books, games, arts & crafts, and field day activities like volleyball! Monday, August 15, 3-6 pm, Lee Street Beach: More information.
Gymnastics 101 With Actors Gymnasium! Want to learn what it takes to be a gymnast? Come to this FREE 101 course with Actors Gymnasium to learn some intro tricks and flips! All ages, all levels, no experience necessary. This is a first come, first served, no registration event. Friday, August 19, 5-7 pm, James Park. More information.
How to Find a Fox Nature Book Walk! You can read the book, How to Find a Fox, as you walk at the Ladd Arboretum at the Ecology Center! Aimed at 4-8 year olds, but the incredible photos will delight and surprise all ages! More information.
All park programs are weather permitting and are canceled if there are dangerous conditions: light sprinkles don't count but lightning or 100 degree heat does.
Hectic summer? Ready for a break? There is still time to take advantage of the Evanston Public Library!
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There's still time to sign up for Summer Reading at Main or the Robert Crown Branch Library; Summer Reading lasts throughout the month of August! More information.
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Get a Museum Adventure Pass! Now is the time for leisurely strolls at the Chicago Botanic Garden or the Brookfield Zoo! One pass per family per week. More information.
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Book Fun! August 9 is National Book Lover's Day! As always, we're here to help find just the right story or narrative nonfiction book for your child. Come on in or reserve some books from these great lists: District 65 Summer Reading List; 2022 Children's Award Books and Back to School books! International Day of Indigenous Peoples is also August 9. To celebrate, take a look at our Indigenous Peoples booklist for kids.
If you can't make it in to the library, feel free to contact us via Kids LitMatch for age appropriate recommendations tailored to your child and then call 847-448-8620 and ask about curb-side pick up.
Do you want to support your child’s healthy and positive racial identity development? Do you hope to raise kids who recognize-and fight-racial bias and racism? Do you work to have a clear, intentional voice to help shape your child’s perceptions around race, ethnicity and culture? Would you like your family to talk together about these difficult but important and nuanced topics?
Intrigued? Join us for Curiosity Lab (formerly Dedicated to the Dream), a series of 7 kid-friendly in-person workshops to explore race and culture as a family with other families. Watch this 5-minute "trailer" to get an idea of what to expect.
If you have a child in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade this fall and are interested in participating, please fill out this survey. Filling out the survey does not constitute registration in the program. We will contact you in late August with further information. Thanks so much for your interest!
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