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Make This a Library Summer
Summer Activities and Lists for Adults
Slushies and Slashers: Cold Case Files
Jul 1st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for another series of Unsolved Case Files. Instead of hot cocoa, we will be having cold slushies just in time for summer!
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!
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
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
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.
Kids Timely Lists
Audiobook Month: Great Listens for Young Readers & Families
Highly engaging and well produced audiobooks for young readers and their families.
Nature Tots and Tunes
Sand & Stories
Jun 5th - Aug 14th | All day
Come enjoy sun, sand, stories and songs with Evanston Public Library during select Fridays this summer!
New & Noteworthy
