Events
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Visit the library in your jammies and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Books are for those in PreK and up to Grade 2, but all ages welcome.
Let us do your bedtime reading for you! Visit the library in your jammies, bring your…
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Stop by the Main Library and visit the PEPL (Partners of EPL) Pop-Up to make a bookmark, take home some giveaways and wrap a children's book to give to a special someone.
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Up your problem solving + strategy skills with this once a month offering!
Look for the octagonal table in the children's room to see what puzzle, card and board games have been set out! Pull up a chair and play with a family member or…
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Practice your reading with rescue cats at Paws and Claws, Evanston. This beautiful rescue center has four rooms full of cats excited to meet you! Each registered participant will have a 20 minute session to read with our furry friends.…
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Come together in community for this family-centered healing circle that centers children and their experiences about living in Evanston. Facilitated by EPL Engagement Librarian and trained Restorative Justice Facilitator Laura Florian, kids…
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Luciano's performance takes the audience on a tour of Brazil by presenting a wide variety of Brazilian compositions combined with his own originals. This event is part of the Evanston In-School Music Association’s Cultural Concert…
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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.
The City of Evanston is committed to…
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First and second graders, learn the basic science behind thermal conductivity and insulation! Use the scientific method to further your knowledge about heat energy and make a no-sew rice sock to keep warm during the…
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Ring in 2026 with Miss Jess at this daytime Noon Year's Eve storytime. Listen to New Year's themed stories and songs to lead you in celebration of the New Year. Dress up or dress casually, and don't forget to put on your…
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Belt out radio-ready kid-friendly favorites from movies and musicals like K-Pop Demon Hunters or Wicked. Register in advance for your chance to request a song and have the chance to hold the mic to sing. Otherwise,…
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Play a life-sized Candy Adventure game with the whole family! Inspired by Hasbro's Candy Land, players can choose to be a game piece or a game player. During registration, sign up to start playing at 10 am, 10:30 am, or…
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Cozy up by the fireplace and enjoy hot chocolate and treats, while reading books that are in the running for this year's Blueberry Awards! Evanston Public Library's Blueberry Awards Committee has curated this year's list of…
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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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.
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a…
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We'll be exploring light in this STEM program for kids in grades K-2 with a parent. Try some experiments, interact with light in a new way, and make a craft.
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a Citywide culture of…
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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Join us for a family movie! We'll have 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.
The City of Evanston is committed…
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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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.
The City of Evanston is committed to…
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…