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Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | View in browser
 As you may know, peregrine falcons returned to the Evanston Public Library this year. Both parents were new to the library; Coach Kevin and his mate (who only had a number, no name) had one baby falcon this year. At the exciting banding ceremony on June 9, the library selected, from amongst many community suggestions, the name "Bibli" for the baby and "Teca," for mom, derived from the Spanish word for library, biblioteca. After a couple of weeks struggling to find his wings, Bibli tumbled over the ledge of the library's column nest for a second time on Sunday, July 2.
Where is Bibli now? Together with Mary Hennen of the Field Museum, the Peregrine Falcon Watch Group decided to take Bibli to the Willowbrook Wildlife Center to learn to fly. The vet at Willowbrook will assess his condition, he'll hang out in a large flight chamber with his new friends, and he'll build up his flight muscles. Meet some of Bibli's classmates here. Bibli will be released at the end of the summer, when peregrines usually are released from their parents' territory. We wish Bibli well in his "studies!"
We are all looking forward to next year, to see if Coach Kevin and Teca return to the library to make a scrape; in the meantime, your youngest kids can watch this simple falcon video to learn more about falcons! Older kids can find a book at x598.96 at either library location.
The Young and the Restless Outside (Ages 0-2) The Young and the Restless will coming to Eiden Park this summer! Bring a blanket and join us for some fun! We'll be there two days a week this summer! This event is weather permitting. Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 19-August 3, 10:15 am, Eiden Park: More Information.
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, July 20, 1:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register; OR Monday, July 24, 11 am: Register.
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile Preview Party (Preschool-grade 2 and up) Northwestern's Imagine U players will kick off their latest theater production, Lyle the Crocodile based on the children's classic! Join members of the cast for story time and theatre games. Bring home your own hand made Lyle, too! We have a brand new Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile booklist too if you want to learn more about crocodiles or read more about Lyle himself! Saturday, July 22, 10:30 am, Children's Room, Main Library. More Information.
Summer Saturdays (Ages 3-5) Join us for an outdoor storytime and water play! EPL staff will be at Lee Street Beach for 45 minutes every Saturday! Saturdays, July 22-August 19, 10 am, Lee Street Beach: More Information.
Time for Twos (Age 2) A storytime filled with songs, picture books, puppets and rhymes for 24 to 36 months with parent, grandparent or caregiver. Tuesday, July 25, 10:30 am, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
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, August 2, 6:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
Jammie Time! (pre K- grade 2) Visit the library in your jammies and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Families welcome. Books are for those in Pre K and up to Grade 2, but all ages welcome. Thursday, August 10, 6:30 pm, Children's Room, Main Library. More Information.
Nature Tots and Tunes! The Ecology Center and the Library are collaborating on free storytime, song, and live animal programs in various parks this summer. Thursday, August 17, 5-7 pm, Brummel Park: More Information.
Super Mario Brothers Scavenger Hunt! Find all the Super Mario Brothers images in the Children's Department at the Main Library to get entered into a raffle for the chance to win a fun prize! Available throughout the month of July. More Information.
Get outside with a Museum Adventure Pass! Take the kids to all the zoos and gardens that they missed during the school year! Get a pass from Museum Adventure or Explore More Illinois! For Evanston Public Library patrons only. One Museum Adventure Pass per family, per week: More information.
Enjoy a Shark Week Craft Kit! Celebrate making a shark bookmark! Stop by for a craft kit! Great books about sharks are shelved under the Dewey call number x597.3. Available at Crown and Main while supplies last!
Check out these great activities for Kindergarteners up to grade 5:
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MakerKids: Dog Man and Friends (rising grades 3-5 only)! Dog Man fans rejoice! Prolific, preposterous, and sometimes profound author-illustrator Dav Pilkey has been delivering laughter, creativity, and inspiration for over two decades! Enjoy a program full of trivia, games, a reading of a classic Pilkey picture book, and other activities! Thursday, July 20, 4:15 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library: Register.
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Creative Change! Make Your Own T-Shirt with Artist William Estrada! We will have artist William Estrada at the library with all the tools needed to create a personalized t-shirt! First come, first serve until supplies run out! Friday, July 21, 6 pm, Robert Crown Multipurpose Room, Robert Crown Branch Library: More Information.
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EPL On the Fly @ Mason Park! Come visit Mason Park and do a fun craft or STEM project or just get a free book to read or get started on the Summer Reading program! Wednesday, July 26, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Mason Park: More information.
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MakerKids: Just for Laughs! (grades K-2) This fast-paced, interactive program will tickle the funny bones of Evanston children! Listen to three funny stories. Vote for the one you think is funniest, then enjoy some projects and crafts related to the books! Join Mr. Brian for a hilarious time. Wednesday, July 26, 4:15pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library: Register.
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Film It Challenge Film Fest! Attention all film lovers! Come join us as we screen some amazing mini movies filmed by Evanston's 5-8 graders. Free ice cream will be served from the C&W Market while supplies last! This screening welcomes all ages! Thursday, July 27, 6:30-8:30pm, Mason Park: Register.
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Microwave Cooking: Gluten Free (grades K-5) We'll be trying out a few different recipes live on Zoom. An ingredient list will be sent out ahead of time in case you'd like to cook along with Ms. Laura, who eats gluten free herself. All recipes will be emailed after the program. Saturday, August 12, 11 am, Zoom: Register.
 The Summer Reading Challenge is for kids, from birth to rising 5th graders. Come to the Main Library or Robert Crown Branch Library and:
- Pick up an activity card.
- Complete 5 of the 6 activities on the sheet. One of the activities is watching our wonderful Little Book Video that kicks off our reading program!
- One of the challenges is to read a book from our 101 Great Books for Kids list. Books range from picture books to graphics, novels, and nonfiction for younger and older kids.
- Turn in your finished card at either Evanston Library location and receive a free paperback book!
- Compete a second card and get a Treasure Chest prize, too.
- A 3rd card will get you more chances at the Grand Prize!
All participants will be entered into weekly prize drawings and a Grand Prize drawing at the end of the challenge.
 "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." - Neil Armstrong, one of three astronauts aboard the Apollo 11 spaceflight in 1969 and the first to walk on the moon!
Established by President Richard Nixon in 1971, National Space Exploration Day, also known as National Moon Day, commemorates the first time man ever touched the moon. This mission changed the way we view ourselves and the world around us.
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