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Jul 10, 2026
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News
Touch-A-Truck Fest: Evanston Edition!
Jul 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Ingraham Park
Join us at Ingraham Park to meet the vehicles and crews that help keep Evanston running every day!
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
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…
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.
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
Bilingual Spanish/English Family Storytime
Jul 18th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bring the whole family for this engaging Spanish and English bilingual storytime event.
Kids Timely Lists
Disability Pride, Ages 0-8
Stories which celebrate kids with various visible & invisible disabilities!
Upcoming Kids Events
Neurodivergent Nerdout
Jul 16th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This inclusive event welcomes neurodivergent kids of all abilities to hang out and explore special interests. For children Grades 1-5.
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