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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.
Summer Mocktails
Jun 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a fun evening of exploring the art of mixology! 21+
Streaming with the Library: Kanopy and Hoopla
Jun 22nd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn how to borrow digital Movies and TV shows with your library card!
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!
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
Honoring Juneteenth
Juneteenth
Snack and Paint - Juneteenth
Jun 17th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of art! We're using art to celebrate Black culture and express what Juneteenth means to us.
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates the end of African American slavery in the United States. Check out these books to learn more!
Featured Events
Event
Monday Movie: The AI Doc
Jun 15th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a free screening of the documentary The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist.
Events
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Jun 14th | 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for an in-person game of D&D! Registration Required. Grades 6-12.
Event 2
Virtual True Crime Book Club - The Road to Jonestown
Jun 23rd | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us on Zoom to discuss The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple by Jeff Guinn.
Children's Event
Maker Kids at the Park
Jun 8th - Aug 5th | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Select Evanston City Parks
Get creative with the library this summer! Visit the EPL table outdoors at select Evanston parks for a fun and free STEAM activity.
Kids Timely Lists
Celebrating Pride Month! 0-6 years
June is Pride Month! Celebrate with us and some of our favorite books! Titles for ages 0-6 years.
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.
New & Noteworthy
