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Join us as we celebrate Black History Month:
Evanston Black History Scavenger Hunt! This indoor mini scavenger hunt is dedicated to the Black history of Evanston. Twelve hidden pictures. One clue sheet in your hand. How many pictures can you find? How much history will you learn? Wednesday, February 1-28, Main Library and Robert Crown Branch Library: More information.
Make Your Own Cartoon Glass Painting (ages 9 and up)! Learn how to paint on glass and make portraits of some iconic Black cartoon characters! If you love cartoons and drawing, then this event is for you. We will supply frames and materials. Friday, February 3, 4 pm, Robert Crown Branch Library Lobby: Register.
Short and Sweet: Mae Jemison Craft - Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! (ages 2-7)! Take home kits featuring a link to a storytelling video about the groundbreaking Black astronaut, and supplies to make a rocket craft. Wednesday, February 1, Main Library and Robert Crown Branch Library, while supplies last: More information.
Black Family Game Night! A celebration of Black culture and heritage! Come enjoy catering from some of Evanston’s Black-owned restaurants and participate in family-friendly competitions of Uno, Lyrically Correct, Trivia, Black Card Revoked and other games! Play as a family, win big as a family! Sunday, February 19, 5-7 pm, Robert Crown Community Center, Rooms B/C: Register.
Check out these cool booklists for your kids:
Black and Bold: Books By Black Authors featuring Black Protagonists
Coretta Scott King Author Award Winners and Honor Titles Since 2001
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Winners and Honor Titles Since 2001
Conversations with Kids about Race and Racism (Ages 2-6) Booklist
Anti-Racism Books for Kids!
TOMORROW! Family Storytime and Craft (ages 3-7) Join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. Books appropriate for ages 3-7 but all are welcome. Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
Valentine Storytime (ages 3-7) Drop in for stories and and a craft celebrating that many splendored thing: love! Thursday, February 9, 10:30 am, Robert Crown Multipurpose Room, Robert Crown Branch Library: More information.
Jammie Time: Evening Family Fun Storytime (ages 2-6) Let us do your bedtime reading for you: visit the library in your jammies and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. All family members welcome; books selected for children ages 2 to 6. No registration required. Thursday, February 9, 6:30 pm, Main Children's Room, Main Library: More information.
Purple Crayon Players Storytime (ages 0-5) Northwestern University theater students plan a fun, fast paced story time for young kids, with an age-appropriate craft for parent and child to do together. Friday, February 10, 9:30 am, Main Children's Room, Main Library: More information.
ASL Family Storytime and Bingo (ages 3-7) Join EPL and the Chicago Hearing Society for a storytime for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing kids and their families! Books are aimed at ages 3-7 but all are welcome. Afterward we will play Bingo! Sunday, February 12, 2 pm, Main Children's Room, Main Library: More information.
Snowy Day Party with Imagine U Players (ages 3 an up) Bring your child to this fun storytime led by the Imagine U players from Northwestern University's Snowy Day cast and crew! Come hear the classic story, learn some "snow science," and play an indoor snowball game, too! Saturday, February 18, 10:30 am, Main Children's Room, Main Library: More information.
Short & Sweet Storytelling in the Art Garden - Zoom, Zoom, Zoom! We're Going to the Moon! (ages 2-7) Enjoy a special storytime in honor of Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space! We'll read a book, sing a song and make a rocket ship bookmark craft. Saturday, February 26, 2 pm, Art Garden, Main Library: More information.
The Young and The Restless (ages 0-2) Join our infant through two year old indoor sing-along storytime. Thursday, February 2, 10 am, Community Meeting Room, Main Library: Register.
All By Myself (ages 3-5) A special storytime for children who are ready to attend a story program without parents and younger siblings. We'll share stories, songs and crafts for these "big kids in training." Thursday, February 2, 1:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register; OR Monday, February 6, 11 am, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
Time for Twos (ages 24-36 months) A story time filled with songs, picture books, puppets and rhymes for 24 to 36 months with parent, grandparent or caregiver. Tuesday, February 7, 11 am, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
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Cardboard Carnival is Back (grades 5-8) Open to D65 students in grades 5-8, this cool contest challenges kids to create their own carnival games. More Information.
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids (grades 3-5) This month we will be discussing Gale Galligan's graphic novel, Freestyle! This fun high energy graphic novel about friendship and self-discovery is perfect for fans of New Kid and The Baby-Sitter’s Club. Stop by the children's desk to pick up a copy to read beforehand. Saturday, February 4, 11 am, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
Youth Chorus of the North Shore: Sing-Along Karaoke (grades K-12) Young people from the Youth Chorus of the North Shore invite you to a Karaoke Sing-Along. Sing songs from Encanto, Frozen, Moana, Peter Pan, Descendants, Aladdin, Wicked, Mamma Mia, and Hamilton! You can stay for the whole time or just a few minutes. Sunday, February 5, 1-3 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library: Register.
Virtual Author Visit with Award Winning Writer, Kwame Alexander (grades 3 and up) "Saying Yes to Your Story!" Join us for an evening with Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated, and most recently, An American Story, for an Illinois Libraries Present event for young people and their families. Wednesday, February 8, 7 pm, ZOOM: Register.
Be a Maker! Pop up Program: Put a heart on it! It's sew fun! Join us for a simple heart sewing craft using felt! This program is drop-in, no registration necessary. Everyone is welcome, however children sixth grade and younger must come with an adult. Saturday, February 11, 1:30-3:30 pm, Robert Crown Branch Library: More information.
Virtual Author Visit with Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, author and illustrator of the fantastic graphic novel series, Real Friends, Best Friends and Friends Forever as well as the Princess in Black series! They will talk about their books, answer your questions, and share an activity. Don't miss this one! Saturday, February 11, 3 pm, Zoom: Register.
Word Rangers Writing Club (grades 3-5)! Do you like to write stories, poetry, songs, or other forms of creative writing? Come to the library to discuss writing, find new story inspiration, grow your creative writing skills, and meet others who share a passion for writing! We create a safe space to express ourselves and (if you want) share our work with others. Sunday, February 19, 2 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
 We almost missed celebrating one of the best parts of January -- SOUP! First, check out some great books about soup! Then make this fun Veggie Lentil soup with your kids!
 Valentine's Day Storytime! Drop in for stories and and a craft celebrating that many splendored thing: love! Thursday, February 9,10:30 am, Multipurpose Room, Robert Crown Branch Library: More information.
Valentine's Day is a great time to help kids share affection with friends, grandparents and neighbors. To get you started, Here are some suggestions:
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