Program Highlight: Curious Kids Club
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The Evanston Public Library is overflowing with resources, programs, materials, and more. There’s so much going on that you might have missed some of the wonderful work EPL is doing in the community.
For example, the Curious Kids Club was introduced in 2021 using unrestricted funds from Library donors. This program removes barriers that face families with limited time and resources by delivering materials to their homes once a month. The curated Spanish- and English-language books and activities give kids free access to literacy tools they would not otherwise have.
The program expanded in 2022, from 88 to 110 families served, which was partially made possible through a grant from the Evanston Community Foundation. Even with this expansion, there is a waiting list for the limited spaces in the program, with more families who would like to participate than we are able to accommodate.
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Support Impactful Work at Your Public Library
Evanston Public Library is continually doing more with less. We will keep expanding meaningful programs and finding new ways to serve our community, but we need your support. Programs like the Curious Kids Club make a difference at a crucial stage of learning for children. If you want to see this and all of the other amazing services EPL provides not only continue, but grow, please consider making a gift today.
P.S. You can spread your Library Love across the whole year when you set up monthly recurring donations! Just $10 a month helps EPL sustain and grow its resources. Select “Recurring Donation” with the amount you want to give each month when you make a gift online.
Together we are the Library!
For almost 150 years, the Library has provided educational, culturally-rich resources for all residents, helped children prepare for school through the joys of reading and learning, celebrated Evanston’s diversity, and helped residents find information they seek. The Library is more than a building of books; it is a place to meet, connect, learn, and explore. To learn more, visit www.epl.org.
Questions? Contact: Wynn Shawver, Chief Development Officer
wshawver@cityofevanston.org
Phone: (847) 448-8657
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