Kids

Kids Spotlight

Blueberry Awards Winners Announced!

Read about the 2024 Blueberry Award Winners!

Hearts of Readers, part of a series

Misericordia day residents bring their reading skills to Evanston Public Library for this half-an-hour all-abilities storytime!

Poetry for Kids

Check out this selection of some of our favorites from our children's collection.

Jammie Time, part of a series

Visit the library in your jammies and listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun. Books are aimed at PreK-Grade 2, but all ages welcome!

Anytime Activities for Kids

Challenge your young ones in a scavenger hunt, attempt to solve the mystery of the guessing jar or craft together. Themes change each month!

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Upcoming Events

Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids: Fibbed

May 16th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
This month we will be discussing Elizabeth Agyemang's Ghanian-set folk-tale fused graphic novel, Fibbed!

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

Mango Languages

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

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks offers animated eBooks for kids, with picture books, chapter books, and educational titles to make learning fun.

Comics Plus Children's Library

Comics Plus lets you read tons of children's graphic novels, comics, and manga anytime!

Kids' Homework Help

Continue the learning outside of school! Access these online resources designed to engage kids' curiousity at various age levels.

Visit a museumVisit a museum

Reserve a museum pass for free or reduced-price entry to museums museums, science centers, sporting events, zoos, theaters and more.

Staff Picks

Asian American Reads

A sampling of the incredible range of current fiction by AAPI authors and illustrators.

AAPI Inspirations

Biographies and stories of ground-breaking Asian American Pacific Islanders.

Close to Home: Local Authors and Settings

Books for a variety of ages by Evanston and Chicagoland authors or set in the greater Chicagoland area.

New & Noteworthy Children's Books May 2025

Check out these great new books for children! Recommended ages and grades from the publishers' websites.

New Arrivals

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