Adults

Block Printing For Emerging Adult (Age 18-25)

Jun 1st | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Are you interested and wish to learn more about block printing? Do you want to explore a different way to create art? If so, come join…

Climate-Friendly Things You Can Do at Home

Jun 4th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Energy group of Climate Action Evanston invites community members to chat withneighborhood climate coaches to help learn about…

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.

Language Cafe

Join us for language conversation practice and intercultural exchange

Upcoming Events

Featured Event

Asian Entertainment Appreciation Group

May 25th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
This is where you can go all out (but spoiler-free) on your love of Squid Game, The Untamed, Alice in Borderland, Blackpink and more!

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

Audie Awards® "Audiobook of the Year" Winners & Finalists

Sometimes you just need a guaranteed good listen. Instantly available on Hoopla, here are some Audiobook of the Year winners and finalists.

Fiction Titles Set in Chicago

Looking for some good beach reads to take traveling with you that will remind you of 'Home Sweet Home'? Then look no further!

AAPI Authors

Here are just a few books by noted AAPI authors.

Audiobook Memoirs for AAPI Heritage Month

Brilliant memoirs from AAPI authors for May and beyond.
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