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Make This a Library Summer

Summer Activities and Lists for Adults

Summer Writing Challenge

Join us for our Summer Writing Challenge from June 1 - August 31, a fun and inspiring way to motivate you and spark your creativity.

3D Printed Croc Charms

Jun 30th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Customize your Crocs by creating personalized charms! Join us in the Innovation Station to design and 3D print up to 3 charms.

Celebrate the National CROWN Act with EPL!

Jun 28th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for an afternoon celebrating Black hair, culture, creativity, and community at our Celebrate the National CROWN Act event!

Movie Trivia Night!

Jul 13th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calling all movie lovers! Whether you're a casual watcher or an avid movie critic, this event is for you! Test your knowledge with a…

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 K and 1

Here are the books on District 65's Summer Reading List for Grades K and 1. Book descriptions are from the publisher and/or library catalog.

Catch Some Rays, Turn Some Pages

Summer List 1

Memoirs: Book Club Picks

These memoirs explore universal themes and offer insights into the human condition so they're good discussion books and overall wonderful.

Summer 2

Father Figures

A list of books about: being a dad, tips for how to be one, and what it means to have (or not have) one.

Summer 3

Summer List 4

The great outdoors

Notable nature books of the last 12 months.

Honoring Juneteenth

Juneteenth

Black Family Game Night: Juneteenth Edition

Jun 26th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Looking for a fun night out with friends and family? Join us for Black Family Game Night! Registration required.

Featured Events

Event

Brain Health: 5 Nutrition Habits to Protect Memory

Jun 24th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Learn simple, evidence-based ideas you can begin using right away to support a healthier brain at any age.

Events

Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community

Jun 25th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Mental Health is Essential Series: A Virtual Roundtable Discussion

Poetry Play Space

Poetry Playspace

Jul 7th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Are you a curious creative looking for a new way of expression? Join us to experiment with poetry!

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Kids List 1

Drop-in Family Storytime, part of a series

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun in this summer series of storytimes. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Kids Timely Lists

Celebrating Pride Month! 7-12 Years

June is Pride Month! Celebrate with some of our favorite books! Titles for ages 7-12 years.

Nature Tots and Tunes

Nature Tots & Tunes

Jun 25th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Penny Park
Meet live animals, sing along to family-friendly live music and experience nature in the park through nature play activities.

New & Noteworthy

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The Partners of the Evanston Public Library is the independent 501(c)3 organization that supports the mission of the Library through fundraising and volunteerism. 
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