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 Going on vacation this month or just taking some time to spend with family and friends? As librarians, most of our favorite vacation memories are the life-changing books we read on vacation. Stop by the library:
1. Read. Check out our Wonderful Vacation Booklist with fiction titles for kids about going on vacation!
2. Listen. Kids get antsy while traveling? We've got playaways , books on CD, and Wonderbooks for listening to while on planes or in the car. Don't forget to check out our digital eAudiobooks/eBooks, too!
3. Learn. Looking to research your vacation or day trip destination? We've got books about every state, every country, and different ecosystems. Check out our new Midwestern Adventure Booklist!
4. Find. Try out our Kid's Litmatch before vacation. Answer some questions and we send recommendations to you, tailored to your child!
5. Join! Don't miss our upcoming book club meeting about the best of summer vacations, the national parks!
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Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids! (rising grades 3-5 only)! Graphic novel lovers, we'll discuss Falynn Koch's graphic novel, The National Parks: Preserving America's Wild Places from the History Comics series. Stop by the children's desk to pick up a copy to read beforehand! Sunday, August 6, 2 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
Make some memories by visiting our fabulous local parks, gardens, museums and zoos:
 Tonight, Tuesday, August 1, the City of Evanston will host its annual National Night Out Event, a community-building event that promotes the safety and camaraderie of our neighborhoods. Enjoy an obstacle course, food trucks, games, and a screening of the movie Wonder Woman—a tribute to the special women who are heroes in the community every day, specifically Police Chief Schenita Stewart. Wonder Woman attire is encouraged, and don't forget to bring a blanket, chairs, and some snacks! Tuesday, August 1, 4-9 pm, Centennial Park: More Information.
 Tomorrow! 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. Wednesday and Thursday, August 2 and 3, 10:15 am, Eiden Park: More Information.
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, August 2, 6:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
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, August 5-19, 10 am, Lee Street Beach: More Information.
Car Wash Story Time! (Ages 2-5) Workin' at the car wash, yeah! Come join us as we read books about cars and then we'll wash them! Toy cars will be provided, but feel free to bring your own too! Thursday, August 10, 10:30 am, Reading Garden, Robert Crown Branch 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.
Touch a Truck! (all ages) Have you ever been inside a fire truck? Join us for an evening of fun, games, and a fire truck! The Evanston Fire Department will provide a tour of the truck, and the EPL will provide a craft activity! The Fire Truck will be there from 4:15-4:45 pm. Friday, August 11, 4-6 pm, Elks Play Lot Park: More Information.
Nature Tots and Tunes (2-5 years and up)! 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.
 Tomorrow! 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, August 2, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Mason Park: More information.
Star Wars Scavenger Hunt. May the Force be with you! Find all the Star Wars 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 August. More Information.
MakerKids: Decorate Your Own D&D Dice Box/Trinket Box (rising grades 3-5 only)! Need somewhere to keep your dice and other trinkets? Stop by the Main Library to design and paint your very own dice box with decorative moss and other enchanted pieces to take home with you! Thursday, August 3, 3:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library: Register.
MakerKids: Thank You Elephant & Piggie & Friends! (grades K-2)! Join us for a fun-filled Thank-O-Rama! Read some funny books about thanking others, including The Thank You Book starring Elephant & Piggie, and then create your own special thank you cards and crafts! Wednesday, August 9, 4:15 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library: Register.
Microwave Cooking Class: Gluten Free! (grades K-5)! Are you interested in learning how to cook? Join us live on Zoom as we try out a few different gluten-free recipes! An ingredient list will be provided beforehand in case you'd like to cook along with Ms. Laura, and all recipes will be emailed after the program! Saturday, August 12, 11am-12pm, Zoom: Register.
Tween Anime Club Meetup! (Ages 9-11) Calling all anime lovers! Come join us for an evening all-things-anime! Hang out and watch anime, talk about your favorites, have a snack, do some crafts, and play some games! *Not a regular club meeting—regular meetings will resume in September.* Friday, August 18, 4:30 pm, Robert Crown Multipurpose Room, Robert Crown Branch Library: Register.
 The Summer Reading Challenge is for kids, from birth to rising 5th graders. But don't worry, you can start anytime, including now. The game goes through August 31. Come to the Main Library or Robert Crown Branch Library to get started, it's not too late!
Summer Reading Party! Join us as we celebrate the last month of our summer reading program! There will be stations to design your own tote bags as well as a bubble machine, button maker, and other fun activities! Saturday, August 5, 1-3 pm, Reading Garden, Robert Crown Branch Library: More information.
 Lughnasadh, (pronounced "lu-na-sa") celebrated on August 1, is an ancient Celtic celebration of the first grain harvest of the season. For the holiday, people harvested the last of the grain, and by evening the first loaf of bread would be baked and shared amongst the community. This holiday was adopted by the Medieval Christian church and called Lammas, or Loaf Mass. Now we understand that noticing and celebrating nature's changes is a proven mental health boost. Catch our suggestions on how to celebrate this holiday and the late summer harvest:
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Get a taste of Lughnasadh: (Yum!) Visit one of the top 10 local bakeries to buy some fresh made bread.
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Craft your own corn decorations. Get in touch with the harvest by pasting and painting your own lego-stamped paper corn!
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Spend some time outside! Looking for a smaller day trip to celebrate those last moments of summer sun? Try a nature-filled day hike in the Chicagoland area!
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Read! Check out our best-of-nature booklist, our Blueberry Award Winners, for more ideas on what to notice in nature.
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