Kids

Kids Spotlight

Explorer Backpacks at EPL!

Sep 03, 2025
Study the big (Stars! Planets!) and the small (Insects! Bugs! Microscopic organisms!) with our explorer backpacks!

Kids LitMatch

Need help selecting your child's next read? Let us help! Fill out the LitMatch for kids and let our staff find the perfect book.

Museum Passes

Go on your favorite museum adventure by requesting museum passes from EPL!

Anytime Activities Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 25, 2025
Stop by Evanston Public Library during our operating hours to enjoy the following Hispanic Heritage Month "anytime" offerings for kids!

Genres We Love: Historical Fiction Novels for Kids

Have you finished a historical fiction novel that you loved and hungry for more? Check out these middle grade historical fiction novels.

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Upcoming Events

Get to Know the Guitar

Oct 20th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
During this introductory program your child will learn guitar basics, including the handling and playing of a 3/4 sized guitar!

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

Hoopla Kids Mode

Hoopla Kids Mode offers adults and their children kid-friendly digital content from eBooks and eAudiobooks to movies, TV shows, and music.

Digital Magazines for Young Patrons!

Let the fun and learning begin by checking out these digital magazines using your Libby app!

TumbleBooks

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

Mango Languages

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

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Your gift supports equitable access to the diverse programs and collections that build a more engaged and connected Evanston. 

Staff Picks

Ghosts and Goblins and Ghouls, Oh My!

Get in the Halloween spirit with these thrilling titles!

New & Noteworthy Children's Books October 2025

Check out these great new books for children! Book descriptions and age/grade recommendations are from the publishers' websites.

October Author Spotlight: Jacqueline Woodson

Check out great books by award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson!

Banned and Challenged Books!

Celebrate your freedom to read with these banned and challenged books! For more information on combating censorship, visit ala.org/bbooks.

New Arrivals

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