The Evanston Public Library turns 150 this year, and the Partners of the Evanston Public Library invite everyone in on a Read-a-thon to celebrate across town Friday, Sept. 8, - Sunday, September 10.
Read at the Read-A-Thon!
Read at the Read-A-Thon in honor of the Evanston Public Library’s 150th anniversary
Join the Partners of the Evanston Public Library in reading aloud around town
EVANSTON, IL. – The Evanston Public Library turns 150 this year, and the Partners of the Evanston Public Library are inviting everyone in on a Read-a-thon to celebrate!
Library lovers from across Evanston are invited to participate by signing up for a timeslot to read books across Evanston on the weekend of Friday, Sept. 8, Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10.
There are lots of ways to participate. You can read aloud to a public audience or silently among other reading friends. Join in on your own, or sign up your whole Evanston-based community organization and read together.
The Read-a-Thon will be held at EPL’s Main Branch and Robert Crown Branch, as well as other locations around the community. Community groups interested in holding Read-A-Thon events throughout the weekend are invited to join in on the fun – just complete the form expressing your interest.
Additional partner locations are still being confirmed. Here are the events already planned:
Saturday, Sept. 9
Evanston Public Library Main Branch: Cross-generational read-aloud time. Sign up to read to little listeners. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ridgeville Park (908 Seward St.) Join us in celebrating International Literacy Day (weekend) and Evanston Public Library's 150th Year! Alexis Hex, host of Knitting's a Drag, will read children's books aloud at Ridgeville Park (908 Seward St.). For the love of books, bring your friends and your friend's friends and come on over. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Evanston Public Library Main Branch: Individual silent reading time. Check in with us, grab a book off the shelves, and cozy up with a good story on your own. 1-3 p.m.
EPL’s Robert Crown Branch: Read with the Chicago Ballet Arts. 4-6 p.m.
EPL’s Robert Crown Branch: Read with Firefighters! Hear a story from the Evanston Fire Department and see a fire truck up close. 10-11 a.m.
Cross-generational read-aloud time. Sign up to read to little listeners. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Evanston Woman’s Club: Members of the Women’s Club will read aloud to all ages. 12-2 p.m.
Individual silent reading time. Check in with us, grab a book off the shelves, and cozy up with a good story on your own. 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 10
EPL’s Robert Crown Branch: Read with Firefighters! Hear a story from the Evanston Fire Department and see a fire truck up close. 12-1 p.m.
If you or your Evanston-based organization would like to participate in the Read-A-Thon, let the PEPL know. Your organization can participate at one of our sites or host your own!
The Read-a-thon is a project of the Partners of the Evanston Public Library, a new nonprofit organization that supports the work of the library by volunteering, fundraising, and much more. To learn more about the PEPL, visit www.eplpartners.org.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Families | Children | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Literacy | Community Engagement | Authors & Book Discussions |
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