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Make This a Library Summer
Summer Activities 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.
Slushies and Slashers: Cold Case Files
Jul 1st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for another series of Unsolved Case Files. Instead of hot cocoa, we will be having cold slushies just in time for summer!
Poetry Playspace
Jul 7th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Are you a curious creative looking for a new way of expression? Join us to experiment with poetry!
Movie Trivia Night!
Jul 13th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calling all movie lovers! Whether you're a casual watcher or an avid movie critic, this event is for you! Test your knowledge with a…
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 2 and 3
Here are the books on District 65's Summer Reading List for Grades 2 and 3. 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
Take a hike
Stories of life changing walks. Perfect listens to accompany you on an amble, or inspire one.
Summer 3
Summer List 4
Books With Summer in the Title
Summer is in full swing! Whether you're looking for a beach read, a vacation read or a stay-cation read, check out these summery titles!
Kids Event
Drop-in Family Storytime, part of a series
Join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun in this summer series of storytimes. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Kids Timely Lists
Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates the end of African American slavery in the United States. Check out these books to learn more!
Nature Tots and Tunes
Sand & Stories
Jun 5th - Aug 14th | All day
Come enjoy sun, sand, stories and songs with Evanston Public Library during select Fridays this summer!
New & Noteworthy
