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Make This a Library Summer
Summer Activities and Lists for Adults
Summer Writing Challenge
Join us for our Summer Writing Challenge from June 1 - August 31, a fun and inspiring way to motivate you and spark your creativity.
Summer Mocktails
Jun 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a fun evening of exploring the art of mixology! 21+
Streaming with the Library: Kanopy and Hoopla
Jun 22nd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Learn how to borrow digital Movies and TV shows with your library card!
Celebrate the National CROWN Act with EPL!
Jun 28th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for an afternoon celebrating Black hair, culture, creativity, and community at our Celebrate the National CROWN Act event!
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 K and 1
Here are the books on District 65's Summer Reading List for Grades K and 1. Book descriptions are from the publisher and/or library catalog.
Catch Some Rays, Turn Some Pages
Summer List 1
Memoirs: Book Club Picks
These memoirs explore universal themes and offer insights into the human condition so they're good discussion books and overall wonderful.
Summer 2
Father Figures
A list of books about: being a dad, tips for how to be one, and what it means to have (or not have) one.
Summer 3
Summer List 4
Honoring Juneteenth
Juneteenth
Snack and Paint - Juneteenth
Jun 17th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of art! We're using art to celebrate Black culture and express what Juneteenth means to us.
Black Family Game Night
Black Family Game Night: Juneteenth Edition
Jun 26th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Looking for a fun night out with friends and family? Join us for Black Family Game Night! Registration required.
Featured Events
Event
Crime & Crochet
Jun 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come join us as we listen to a true crime audiobook/podcast and crochet--or knit--to your heart's content.
Events
Teen Pride Party
Jun 16th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an epic Pride Month celebration! It’s a night to celebrate YOU and all the fabulousness that comes with being your true self!
Drag Queen Bingo
Drag Queen Bingo
Jun 27th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and laughs! Join us Drag Queen Bingo with the fabulous, fierce, and talented Miss Coco Sho-Nell!
Kids List 1
Accessorize Your Summer Series
Jun 17th - Jul 1st | All day
Main Library
Make a fashion statement and DIY your own summer accessories in this monthly craft series! Registration required.
Kids Timely Lists
Celebrating Pride Month! 7-12 Years
June is Pride Month! Celebrate with some of our favorite books! Titles for ages 7-12 years.
Nature Tots and Tunes
Nature Tots & Tunes
Jun 25th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Penny Park
Meet live animals, sing along to family-friendly live music and experience nature in the park through nature play activities.
New & Noteworthy
