Kids

Kids Spotlight

Spring Break Programs

Mar 29th - Apr 5th | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main & Robert Crown Library Branch
Looking for things for your kids to do over Spring break? Visit both library locations for kid-friendly events and activities.

Museum Passes

Go on your favorite museum adventure by requesting museum passes from EPL!

Telestory: A Writing Workshop for Kids

Mar 31st | 10:00am - 11:00am
Let's gamify the writing process! Learn how to play Telephone Pictionary, then take the story phrases and turn them into a story together.

Blueberry Awards Announcement Presentation

The Blueberry Awards Committee, EPL and Evanston Ecology Center invite you to the 5th Annual Blueberry Awards Presentation.

Stories That Inspire: A Storytime with Author L’Oreal Payton

Mar 21st | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Children will enjoy a live reading of the book, take part in a fun craft inspired by the story, and have the opportunity to purchase a copy.

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Upcoming Events

The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of Le Petit Prince

Mar 22nd | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come celebrate Evanston Dance Center's anniversary season with an original dance production entitled, “The Little Dancer."

Get matched with a book!Get matched with a Kid's Book!

Tell us what books for kids you like (and don't!) and our librarians will recommend your next favorite book. 

Tell us what books for kids you like (and don't!) and our librarians will recommend your next favorite book. 

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.

Britannica Library

Britannica Library is a fun online resource for kids! Explore easy articles, pictures, and videos to learn cool facts for school or fun!

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.

Mango Languages

Mango Languages ​​offers interactive courses in over 70 languages, focusing on vocabulary, grammar and conversation skills.

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Your gift supports equitable access to the diverse programs and collections that build a more engaged and connected Evanston. 

Staff Picks

Borders & Current Immigration Experiences for Middle Graders

Novels to begin the conversation on immigrant experiences and fears surrounding deportation and family separation.

Award Winning Children's Books for Women's History Month

Here is a sampling of great recent award winning children's books for Women's History Month.

Understanding and Attending to Our Emotions: Anger

Check out these relatable kid reads which unpack angry feelings and help explain and offer ideas of how to manage this complex emotion.

Using Your Voice: Kids Books about the Power of Protest

Be inspired by stories and real life examples of people using their voice in different ways to impact change in their communities.

New Arrivals

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