Adults

NEA Big Read

Join us for Big Events events through June around the themes of Ross Gay's book of poetry Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.

Law at the Library

Join us on Zoom for presentations by experienced attorneys about various legal topics, followed by brief question and answer sessions.

Cookbook & Puzzle Swaps

Do you have a cookbook or puzzle that you no longer use? Even if you don't, come on by to grab something. Offered twice a month.

Get screened for HIV & STIs

Free, drop-in screening, provided by Howard Brown Health

Upcoming Events

Featured Event

LOTE4Kids: Children's Picture Books

LOTE4Kids is an online platform that offers multilingual storybooks for children, providing stories in multiple languages.

Adult Events List

Donate to the LibraryDonate to the Library

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

Learn at the Library

LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress offers interactive practice tests, exercises, and tutorials for test prep, career development, and skill improvement.

Creativebug: Hankering For a New Skill? The Time is Right!

Creativebug is a single place where you can find literally thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.

Learn Languages at the Library

Do want learn a new language? Maybe you have previous language skills you want to brush up on? The library can help!

1:1 Tech Trainers

Our expert tech trainers are available to assist you with a wide range of topics. Available in English and Spanish.

Get matched with a book!Get matched with a book!

Tell us what books for adults you like (and don't!) and our librarians will recommend your next favorite book. 

Tell us what books for adults you like (and don't!) and our librarians will recommend your next favorite book. 

Older Adults

Understand the Maze of Medicare

Learn the A. B. C's and Part D's and ask questions from a Medicare expert. Sessions are held monthly.

Books on Wheels

If you can't get to the library because of an illness or disability, we'll come to you! Learn more and sign up for Books on Wheels.
Older adults doing chair yoga at the Robert Crown Center

Programs for Healthy Aging

Stay mentally and physically fit at any age with our series of healthy aging programs.

Older Adult Art Workshops

Join us for a variety of art workshops for those 55 and better. All materials provided.

What to Read or Watch

Beautiful Blue Ball

Celebrating the planet we call home!

Managing Stress and Embracing a New You

April is stress awareness month and these book selections will provide tips on how to help you relieve stress in your daily life.

Graphic Novels for Arab American Heritage Month

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with these gorgeous graphic novels.

Cli-fi: Science Fiction About Climate Change

For Earth month, check out these thought-provoking books that imagine worlds that have experienced climate catastrophes.
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