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Jul 10, 2026
Search more books with one click! Your library searches now include the full CCS collection, giving you access to more titles automatically.
News
Time-Saving Foods That Don’t Widen Your Waistline
Jul 22nd | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Nutritionist Teresa Pagan showcases nutrient-rich foods and products from local stores for healthy meals in 30 minutes or less.
Event
Summer Plant Swap
Jul 25th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Our popular plant swap is returning for the summer season. Come and find a new plant friend and stay to chat with fellow plant lovers!
Make This a Library Summer
Summer Activities and Lists for Adults
Anime Club (for Adults!)
Jul 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watch anime, play games, make crafts, and eat delicious Japanese snacks! Connect with others who share your passion. Ages 18 & up.
Something Different for Summer Movie Night
An eclectic mix of excellent movies that are set in Summer. Some are strange, some are simply overlooked, but all of them are worth a watch.
Open Gaming (for adults!)
Jul 29th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come on up to the Innovation Station to enjoy some video games! For adults ages 18 & up.
Celebrating Our Roots - Mini Workshop
Aug 4th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
In this interactive workshop, award-winning author L'Oreal Thompson Payton guides participants through personal essay writing.
Safe Summer Activities for Kids
Summer Reading for Kids Starts June 1!
May 14, 2026
Visit the library this summer for fun and free activities for kids ages Birth to Grade 5.
Summer Reading for Teens Starts June 8!
Jun 01, 2026
Visit the library this summer for fun and free activities for teens grades 6-12.
Water Safety Awareness for Your Family
Jun 03, 2026
EPL can connect you and your family with important information about water safety all year long.
District 65 Summer Reading List: Grades 4 and 5
Here are the books on District 65's Summer Reading List for Grades 4 and 5. Book descriptions are from the publisher and/or library catalog.
Catch Some Rays, Turn Some Pages
Summer List 1
Summer 2
Take a hike
Stories of life changing walks. Perfect listens to accompany you on an amble, or inspire one.
Summer 3
Summer List 4
Books With Summer in the Title
Summer is in full swing! Whether you're looking for a beach read, a vacation read or a stay-cation read, check out these summery titles!
Kids Event
Chinese Storytime / 普通话故事时间
Jul 25th | 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for books, songs, nursery rhymes and activities, all in Mandarin! For children ages 6 and younger with parents and caregivers.
Kids Timely Lists
Disability Pride, Ages 8-12
From neurodivergent thinkers, to wheelchair users, kids with chronic illnesses and more, these stories are full of a whole lot of pride.
Upcoming Kids Events
Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series, part of a series
Jul 28th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Team up with fellow theater-loving kids and spin a fairy tale into a newly told story.
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