Events
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Register now for the last Midnight Society of the summer! Join us for some after hours fun at the Robert Crown branch of the Evanston Public Library.
Make a cryptid craft (learn what a cryptid is)
Watch a movie
Enjoy a…
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Calling Dads and Little Ones! Join us for some fun outdoor time in our Reading Garden on a Sunday afternoon! We will have a short storytime, followed by free play, water tables, and a small craft!
Registration required.
Join us outside in our Garden for 30 minutes of stories and songs followed by outdoor playtime with our water tables, chalk and toys! No registration necessary for the summer session.
In the event of inclement weather, storytime will…
The PEPL meet on the second Monday each month at Robert Crown Library from 7:00-8:00 pm. All are welcome!
The mission of the Partners of the Evanston Public Library is to support the Library in its work by raising funds and awareness in the…
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Come celebrate the end of summer with the Evanston Public Library!
Hang out with your friends outdoors See if your team can be the very bestEnjoy cold drinks and popsicles Partake in an obstacle coursePrizes…
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Celebrate Read-A-Romance month together with this fun and exciting romance novels trivia.
How confident are you when it comes to your favorite couples' meet-cutes? Do you think you really know your stoic dukes, arrogant billionaires,…
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Join the Rebel STEAMers for a medieval science summer!
Learn about ancient armor, design your own cardboard armor, and join your team in an epic game of capture the flag!
Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome. For grades…
Like playing video games? Think you're better than all the rest? Want to get better at a game?
Come join the library! We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of gaming! Meet old and new friends,…
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Do you like model kits? Are you a fan of Gundam anime series? Let's build Gunpla together!
We will be watching an episode (or two) of a Gundam series and make our very own Gunpla!
What is a Gunpla?
Short for Gundam Plastic Model, it's a…
Join us outside in our Garden for 30 minutes of stories and songs followed by outdoor playtime with our water tables, chalk and toys! No registration necessary for the summer session.
In the event of inclement weather, storytime will…
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Celebrate the end of summer with a night of fire, fun... and foul play. Join us for a thrilling evening under the stars, where nothing is as it seems. Gather around the bonfire for s’mores, strike a pose in our themed photo booth,…
Death Café 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…
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Scherenschnitte is an old paper cutting tradition from Switzerland and Germany, known for its detailed, symmetrical designs. We’ll start with simple shapes and build up to more delicate patterns. This technique is calming, creative, and…
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Is your arugula annoying? Do your violets have you vexxed? Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be in the lobby of the Main Library to answer your gardening questions!
Join us for self-study language conversation practice and intercultural exchange! Please bring your own study materials or anything else you use to practice the language you are studying.
Please RSVP for each event. Due to room capacity,…
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The rich worlds of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have enchanted readers both young and old for generations. But before they created these literary landmarks, Lewis and…
This is where you can go all out (but spoiler-free) on your love of Squid Game, The Untamed, Alice in Borderland, Blackpink, Jeff Satur, Zhou Shen and more!
If you have no idea what and who these people are, fret not! We can't wait to take…
Staff from Turning Point will be bringing the Mobile Living Room to the Robert Crown Branch Library, the first Friday of each month, 12-4pm, beginning Friday, 12/6/2024. The truck will be parked in the Robert Crown Community…
Este programa es para niños comenzando el 1o grado hasta el 3o grado y está lleno de actividades y manualidades completamente en español! Acompáñenos para escuchar cuentos con miembros de la comunidad, ver mini…
Fall is a time of change, the plant and trees are preparing for winter and so can you by doing a few simple fall garden tasks. Come learn what your garden and lawn need in the fall to prepare for winter. Tips will include conventional and…