Kids Events
Mon, Sep 25, All day
Main Library
In English and Spanish. Enjoy a short video and a sweet, simple craft. Un kit de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Disfruta de un vídeo corto y de una manualidad sencilla y dulce.

Mon, Sep 25, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Evanston Public Library as we highlight and support Hispanic/Latinx owned businesses in the community!  This program will run from Sept 15 - Oct 15

Mon, Sep 25, All day
Main Library
Happening all month long. Guess how many apples are in the jar. The three closest guesses win a prize!

Mon, Sep 25, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library
Bring your toddler or preschooler to Misericordia Hearts of Readers for a weekly storytime and activity , led by Misericordia residents!

Mon, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Reading Garden
For Preschoolers and Toddlers

Tue, Sep 26, All day
Main Library
Stop by the Main Library to take part in this indoor mini scavenger hunt dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month.

Tue, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Story time filled with songs, picture books, puppets and rhymes for 24 to 36 months with parent, grandparent or caregiver.
This event is full

Tue, Sep 26, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
Dawes - SAAC
Stories and craft/STEAM activity for School Ages After School program at Dawes

Wed, Sep 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Brummel Park
The Young and the Restless will be back at Eiden Park and Brummel Park this fall! Can't wait to sing with you!

Wed, Sep 27, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. Great for working parents. Books appropriate for ages 3-7 but all are welcome.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
The Young and the Restless is a singing storytime for our youngest patrons. Can't wait to sing with you!

Thu, Sep 28, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
A special storytime for children who are ready to attend a story program without parents and younger siblings. We'll share stories, songs and crafts for these "big kids in training."
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Start your Saturday with some all-family singing!

Sat, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library
Join us as we highlight African American authors, discuss banned books, and encourage participation in libraries and programs.

Sat, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Join our circle of friends; all are welcome whether Mid-Autumn/Cheosuk is near to your heart or brand new to you! 无论中秋节对你来说是传统还是全新的体验,都欢迎你加入我们一起庆祝!친구들과 함께 만월을 맞이해보세요. 가을 명절이 익숙하거나 아님 처음이라도 모두 환영합니다!

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Main Library
In English and Spanish. Enjoy a short video and a sweet, simple craft. Un kit de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Disfruta de un vídeo corto y de una manualidad sencilla y dulce.

Mon, Oct 02, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Evanston Public Library as we highlight and support Hispanic/Latinx owned businesses in the community!  This program will run from Sept 15 - Oct 15

Mon, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library
Bring your toddler or preschooler to Misericordia Hearts of Readers for a weekly storytime and activity , led by Misericordia residents!

Mon, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
For Preschoolers and Toddlers!

Mon, Oct 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Ven con nosotras a eschuchar cuentos, ver mini videos y hacer manualidades en español, cada lunes (excepto ciertas fechas) de 4 a 5pm en la biblioteca Robert Crown. Grados 1-6
Register

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Story time filled with songs, picture books, puppets and rhymes for 24 to 36 months with parent, grandparent or caregiver.
This event is full

Wed, Oct 04, All day
Main Library
Stop by the Main Library to take part in this indoor mini scavenger hunt dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
Brummel Park
The Young and the Restless will be back at Eiden Park and Brummel Park this fall! Can't wait to sing with you!

Wed, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Join us as we read some of our favorite monster books, sing some monster songs and make monster plushies! For kids in grades K-2. Evanston residents only, please.

Wed, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Join us at the Robert Crown Library for some crafting and painting fun!

Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
The Young and the Restless is a singing storytime for our youngest patrons. Can't wait to sing with you!

Thu, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
A special storytime for children who are ready to attend a story program without parents and younger siblings. We'll share stories, songs and crafts for these "big kids in training."
Registration is now closed

Thu, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Visit the library in your jammies and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Books are for those in PreK and up to Grade 2, but all ages welcome.

Sat, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Northwestern University's Imagine U's theater troup will showcase their upcoming performance of Frida Libre, a story of Frida Kahlo's childhood! We'll make some crafts and you could win free tickets!

Mon, Oct 09, All day
Main Library
In English and Spanish. Enjoy a short video and a sweet, simple craft. Un kit de cuentos bilingüe en inglés y español. Disfruta de un vídeo corto y de una manualidad sencilla y dulce.

Mon, Oct 09, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Evanston Public Library as we highlight and support Hispanic/Latinx owned businesses in the community!  This program will run from Sept 15 - Oct 15

Mon, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
For Preschoolers and Toddlers!

Mon, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Ven con nosotras a eschuchar cuentos, ver mini videos y hacer manualidades en español, cada lunes (excepto ciertas fechas) de 4 a 5pm en la biblioteca Robert Crown. Grados 1-6
Register

Canceled
Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Practice Reading with a Therapy Dog! Grades K-5!

Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom Kids 1 (Virtual)
Participants will look at and vote on the illustrations in picture book contenders for the 2024 Caldecott Award!

Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Check out this club where we will have a snack, play some games and watch some anime! (Ages: 9 -11)
This event is full

Canceled
Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Visit the library in your jammies and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Families welcome. Books are for those in PreK and up to Grade 2, but all ages welcome.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
K-2 author visit

Fri, Oct 13, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the Evanston Public Library as we highlight and support Hispanic/Latinx owned businesses in the community!  This program will run from Sept 15 - Oct 15

Sat, Oct 14, All day
Main Library
Join us for an exciting library-themed scavenger hunt!

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 1:30pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Join us to witness this amazing natural event!

Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Register and get glasses (up to two pairs per family) to safely view the eclipse through.

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Children's Public Conference Room (106)
You love graphic novels, now come talk about them! For grades 3-5.

Sun, Oct 15, All day
Main Library
Stop by the Main Library to take part in this indoor mini scavenger hunt dedicated to Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sun, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Art Garden
Let's make some spooky crafts together! (Ages 8 & Up)

Mon, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
For Preschoolers and Toddlers!

Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Ven con nosotras a eschuchar cuentos, ver mini videos y hacer manualidades en español, cada lunes (excepto ciertas fechas) de 4 a 5pm en la biblioteca Robert Crown. Grados 1-6
Register

Mon, Oct 16, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Evanston children in Grades K to 2nd will listen to three funny stories, vote for the funniest of the three, and then enjoy some fun easy crafts!

Tue, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present Virtual
Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator.
Register

Wed, Oct 18, All day
Main Library
Join us for an exciting library-themed scavenger hunt!

Sun, Oct 22, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
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Registration opens Monday, September 25 2023 at 9:00am

Mon, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
For Preschoolers and Toddlers!

Mon, Oct 23, 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Evanston children in Grades K to 2nd will listen to three funny stories, vote for the funniest of the three, and then enjoy some fun easy crafts!

Wed, Oct 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. Great for working parents. Books appropriate for ages 3-7 but all are welcome.