Kids
Kids Spotlight
Let the Light In: A Family Healing Circle Event
Dec 20th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come together in community for this family-centered healing circle that centers children and their experiences about living in Evanston.
Museum Passes
Go on your favorite museum adventure by requesting museum passes from EPL!
Anytime Activities for Kids
Challenge your young ones in a scavenger hunt, attempt to solve the mystery of the guessing jar or craft together. Themes change each month!
Kids Toy Swap
Dec 10th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Swap out your kids toys and make this holiday season more sustainable, affordable and fun!
Hearts of Readers, part of a series
Misericordia day services adults bring their reading skills to Evanston Public Library for this half-an-hour all-abilities storytime!
Upcoming Events
STEM Out of School: Hour of Code
Dec 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
3rd and 4th graders will learn coding basics like sequencing and functions through engaging one-hour programming activities!
Online Resources for Kids
Kids' Homework Help
Continue the learning outside of school! Access these online resources designed to engage kids' curiousity at various age levels.
Digital Magazines for Young Patrons!
Let the fun and learning begin by checking out these digital magazines using your Libby app!
Hoopla Kids Mode
Hoopla Kids Mode offers adults and their children kid-friendly digital content from eBooks and eAudiobooks to movies, TV shows, and music.
Comics Plus Children's Library
Comics Plus lets you read tons of children's graphic novels, comics, and manga anytime!
Kids' Homework Help
Continue the learning outside of school! Access these online resources designed to engage kids' curiousity at various age levels.
Digital Magazines for Young Patrons!
Let the fun and learning begin by checking out these digital magazines using your Libby app!
Hoopla Kids Mode
Hoopla Kids Mode offers adults and their children kid-friendly digital content from eBooks and eAudiobooks to movies, TV shows, and music.
Comics Plus Children's Library
Comics Plus lets you read tons of children's graphic novels, comics, and manga anytime!
Staff Picks
Picture Books on Emotional Regulation
These reads for children ages 3 to 8 provide guidance, support, and emotional management techniques for those tough times.
New & Noteworthy Children's Books December 2025
Check out these great new books for children! Book descriptions and age/grade recommendations are from the publishers' websites.
Transgender Visibility and Awareness
Celebrate and honor trans and non-binary gender identities through increased visibility and awareness!
Giving Thanks to Community, Family, and Food
These reads for children celebrate family and community traditions that ensure our loved ones and neighbors are fed.
Picture Books on Emotional Regulation
These reads for children ages 3 to 8 provide guidance, support, and emotional management techniques for those tough times.
New & Noteworthy Children's Books December 2025
Check out these great new books for children! Book descriptions and age/grade recommendations are from the publishers' websites.
Transgender Visibility and Awareness
Celebrate and honor trans and non-binary gender identities through increased visibility and awareness!
Giving Thanks to Community, Family, and Food
These reads for children celebrate family and community traditions that ensure our loved ones and neighbors are fed.