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Start unwinding for the weekend by belting out kid-friendly favorites from movies and musicals like K-Pop Demon Hunters, Wicked and all the Disney favorites. Drop in to enjoy the music, sing along in your seat, or grab…
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THE CARNIVAL IS COMING TO TOWN! Head to Fleetwood Jourdain, April 18th from 12:30-2:00pm to take part in playing all the amazing games designed and built for the Cardboard Carnival Challenge. Participants will be showcasing their games and…

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Join us for a Zootopia 2! Enjoy drop-in crafts available before the movie begins, so come early and join us in the Art Garden. Crafts open at 1 pm. Movie begins at 2 pm. For children ages 3 and older with…
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Enjoy special preview performances of four different shows from Northwestern University's Purple Crayon Players and their 18th Annual PLAYground Festival of Fresh Works. Each preview will feature a…
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Join Teaching Artist and Creative Coach Victoria Reeves for this hands-on workshop!
Learn how to hand sew your own Empowerment Doll!
Choose from brightly-colored doll forms, heads, yarn, vintage buttons, beads and trim!
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Celebrate your love of comics at the library! Starting at 2 pm, kids can visit the Children's Department and pick up a free comic book from Evanston's Watcher Comix. Limit one book per child available while supplies last. For…
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Join us for a family movie! Enjoy drop-in crafts available before the movie begins, so come early and join us in the Art Garden. Crafts open at 1 pm. Movie begins at 2 pm. For children ages 3 and older with caregivers.…
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May the 4th be with you! Join Wookies, Jedis and Sith Lords to celebrate all things Star Wars at the Main Library. Make Star Wars themed crafts, complete a special one-day-only Star Wars scavenger hunt, check out our Star…
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Join us as we read stories, sing songs, and practice gentle yoga poses as a family. Perfect for building focus, movement, and mindfulness! Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. A limited number of extra…
Visit the library in your jammies, bring your favorite stuffy, and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Books will be shared for PreK-Grade 2. All ages welcome at this drop-in storytime. No advanced registration…
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Read to a dog to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Register for a 15 minute time slot and be paired with a certified therapy dog from Rainbow Assisted Animal Therapy to practice…
Join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun in this summer series of storytimes. For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required -- just drop in!
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a…
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Come enjoy sun,* sand, stories and songs with Evanston Public Library! Staff will present outdoor storytime at Lee Street Beach on select Friday mornings. Join us for books, songs and play. Sand and water toys will be…
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Be a kid book critic and get the chance to read books before their release date! Kids and their caregivers are invited to this fun drop-in shared reading experience to explore advance copies of books for young readers. Have a…
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Do you love to game? Up your problem-solving and strategy skills with this monthly drop-in series for kids and families! Explore our board game and card collections to play on your own, with a friend, or with your whole…

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun in this summer series of storytimes. For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required -- just drop in!
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a…
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Join us as we read stories, sing songs, and practice gentle yoga poses as a family. Perfect for building focus, movement, and mindfulness! Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. A limited number of extra…
Visit the library in your jammies, bring your favorite stuffy, and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Books will be shared for PreK-Grade 2. All ages welcome at this drop-in storytime. No advanced registration…
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Come enjoy sun,* sand, stories and songs with Evanston Public Library! Staff will present outdoor storytime at Lee Street Beach on select Friday mornings. Join us for books, songs and play. Sand and water toys will be provided for program…
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Join us for a family movie! Enjoy drop-in crafts available before the movie begins, so come early and join us in the Art Garden. Crafts open at 1 pm. Movie begins at 2 pm. For children ages 3 and older with…
