Events

Come see Northwestern’s Purple Crayon Players perform a live preview of their latest production. Based on the celebrated book Shrek! by William Steig and the animated film by DreamWorks pictures, Shrek the…

Staff from Turning Point will be bringing the Mobile Living Room to the Main Library every Saturday, 11am - 5pm. The truck will be parked just outside the main library entrance on Church Street. The Mobile Living Room offers:

Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…

A Learning, Creating, Connecting Space for Older Adults

November 15: "Dream Catchers"

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we learn about the beautiful and mystical tradition of Dream Catchers.  We'll make our own dream…

Puzzle Swap - Do you have a puzzle or two that you've already put together? Do you want to pick up new-to-you puzzles? Give your puzzles new life by bringing them to swap! If puzzles are missing pieces, please note this on the box.

Gift…

Up your problem solving + strategy skills with this once a month offering!

Look for the octagonal table in the children's room to see what puzzle, card and board games have been set out! Pull up a chair and play with a family member or…

Words & Pictures: Pairing books and films with big ideas

Join us for free screenings of films that demonstrate the power of art to humanize political struggle through storytelling. Come back the following Sunday for author talks that delve…

Join us for adults in-person sessions on the Dungeons and Dragons! Ages 18 & Up..

These are beginner-friendly sessions, so if you're new to D&D, please join us! If you're familiar, please come all the same! Our character-building sessions…

Make your own holiday card with this fascinating art form!

Have you heard of paper quilling before? Also known as paper filigree, it's where you create decorative designs by rolling and shaping small strips of papers, then…

Join us for a fun session of stories and songs at the Robert Crown Branch! Please register under your child's name only. 

Questions? Reach out to rsindelar@cityofevanston.org. Can't wait to see you!

Ageless Grace® is a revolutionary brain and body fitness program that consists of 21 simple exercise tools, done seated, to create healthy longevity of the body and brain.

Start your week feeling great! Join Certified Ageless Grace®…

A special storytime for children ages 3-5 who are ready to attend a story program without parents and younger siblings. We'll share stories, songs and crafts for these "big kids in training."The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a…

Join us for a fun session of stories and songs at the Robert Crown Branch! Please register under your child's name only. 

Questions? Reach out to rsindelar@cityofevanston.org. Can't wait to see you!

The Readability Book Club is a group for adults with disabilities that is run in partnership with Center for Independent Futures. We meet weekly on Mondays via Zoom. We read a new book (or books!) every 3 months. Our sessions run from…

Health Disparities are differences in health outcomes between different population groups. These preventable differences in health outcomes may exist across groups, including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, geographic location,…

Acompañanos al Club de Lectores, un club de lectura dirigido por el grupo comunitario LENS (Latinos in Evanston North Shore). La Biblioteca Pública de Evanston se enorgullece de colaborar con LENS en este club de lectura y da la…

Death Cafe offers individuals a place to gather together to discuss various topics related to death in a safe environment without an agenda, judgment, or criticism. Join to learn more and expand your awareness around topics of death that…

Storytime filled with song, picture books, puppets and rhymes for 24 to 36 months with parent, grandparent or caregiver.

Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…

 Armor Down Girls™ (ADG) centers itself with intentionality and purpose to offer positive experiences, to confront notions that girls can’t do. We instead pour into girls by increasing their confidence, building a growth mindset and…