Announcing Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids 2022

November 18, 2022

Once again the hardworking library workers of Evanston Public Library have spent their entire year culling through thousands of brand new children’s books, just so that they could give you the best of the best. It’s the 101 Great Books for Kids list at last! In 2022 we read books in as many formats as […]


Visit Mr. Brian’s blog Mr. Brian’s Picture Book Picks

February 26, 2017

Hi, this is Brian Wilson (aka Mr. Brian) who works as a Children’s Librarian here at the Evanston Public Library!  I have a blog called Mr. Brian’s Picture Book Picks (https://mrbrianspicturebookpicks.wordpress.com/).   I review some of my very favorite picture books for kids.  I will be adding capsule reviews on a regular basis.  Have fun!


Early Literacy Fun at the Library!

December 20, 2016

Winter Words, our reading program for kids 0-3 kicks off January 3! Come in to the Main Children’s Desk, North Branch or South Branch to register your child and get your Reading Log.  Read together with your little one every day for 14 days and get a free book.  Free board and -paperback books given […]


Winter Break Fun for Kids!

November 23, 2016

Welcome to Evanston Public Library’s Main Children’s Room Blog! We’re so excited to share cool stuff with you, from great read aloud books to fun activities to special author visits. Are you looking for some wholesome activities for your elementary school kids over Winter Break? How about a chance to create rather than just consume? […]


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