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The Evanston Public Library's Summer Reading Program is ready to engage 1000s of readers of all ages across Evanston. The theme this year is Dig Deeper, whether that's doing research or excavating in the sand, or giving more than you ever thought you could. The need to keep kids' reading and learning skills strong over the summer is more important than ever.
Registration is virtual this summer - and so are our programs. This is a big change for all of us!
Online registration opens June 1 at epl.org/summerreading, or by using the Readsquared APP for both registration and tracking reading. The app is free for both Android and iOS mobile devices.
EPL will begin curbside pickup of Library books and other materials later in June. We'll keep you updated as our plans develop.
Help us spread the word about Summer Reading! Create a chalk drawing on the sidewalk or a poster for your front window that says "Summer Reading is..." Show us what Summer Reading means to you. Share your picture at #EPLDigDeeper and email a photo of your drawing to us at eplyouthservices@gmail.com. We may feature it on social media or in newsletters. Invite your friends and neighbors to join in on the reading fun!
Storytimes and More
 Enjoy Ms. Sally's Creepy Pair of Underwear storytime while wearing your creepiest pair of underwear. Then learn to paint with light.
Ms. Kim has a fun storytime about snakes!
For the younger set, listen together to some of Mr. Brian's wonderful Bouncy Songs.
Disfrutar Mi corazón se llena de alegría con Señorita Rosie.
La pluma del halcón (parte 3 de 3) Parts one and two of this cool video series from Ms. Bea are also available on our YouTube playlist.
Jim Gill, a beloved Chicago area musician, sings his book, May There Always be Sunshine and invites you to send him more parts to the song!
Participate in Mr. Brian's Caldecott Club where kids have all month to review the art in past Caldecott winners and vote for the best books! The first session starts June 1. Please register.
Love Picture Books? Last chance to cast your vote in Mr. Brian's Best Picture Books of the Decade poll!
For the month of May we are empowering women and girls with In Honor Of Women. Week four is now available.
It you've ever wanted to learn how to braid, Speedy Snail is here to teach you to make a braided bracelet. Make one for you and one for a friend!
The D65 summer reading lists are out! Great books for K-2nd and 3rd-5th graders to read this summer. Your librarians even made videos to tell you about them, also split into K-2nd grade book talks and 3rd-5th grade book talks.
STEM and Nature Challenges
 Our STEM challenge this week is Nature Wristbands! A great way to enhance a walk outdoors.
Another way to make a walk around the block exciting, is to turn it into a Nature Rainbow Scavenger Hunt.
It's tricky to teach kids to stay 6 feet apart outside, but there are fun ways to share this essential knowledge.
Try this great summer trick of a coke and mentos power car from the book Nick and Tesla's High Voltage Danger Lab, available on Overdrive.
Virtual Falcon Banding
 Experience a falcon banding, virtually! The four peregrine falcons hatched at the Library's nesting site will be banded by Mary Hennen and Josh Engel from The Field Museum. Betsy Bird will be your host on Zoom. Please register. Saturday, June 6, 10 am
Help us name the falcons! Please submit your suggested names and include a reason for each name suggested. Winning names will be assigned at the banding event. You can also submit questions that may be posed to the scientists at the event.
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