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Make This a Library Summer

Summer Activities and Lists for Adults

Monday Movie: You, Me & Tuscany

Jul 13th | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us for a free screening of the romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany.

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.

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!

New & Noteworthy Kids' Fiction July 2026

Check out these great new books for children! Book descriptions and age/grade recommendations are from the publishers' websites.

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 2 and 3

Here are the books on District 65's Summer Reading List for Grades 2 and 3. Book descriptions are from the publisher and/or library catalog.

Catch Some Rays, Turn Some Pages

Summer List 1

Football is life

Books for your World Cup fever.

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

Stories and Stretches

Jul 8th | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Join us as we read stories, sing songs, and practice gentle yoga poses as a family. Perfect for building focus, movement, and mindfulness!

Kids Timely Lists

Disability Pride, Ages 0-8

Stories which celebrate kids with various visible & invisible disabilities!

Upcoming Kids Events

Drop-in LEGO® Play

Jul 10th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Let your imagination and creativity run wild in this drop-in LEGO® playtime! For children Grades 3-5.

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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