Adults

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Illinois Libraries Present Speaker Series

Join us for a series of engaging conversations with acclaimed authors, historians, comedians, and cultural leaders.

Adult Recent Activity

Line Dancing with Ro Stevenson - aha! for Older Adults

Nov 12th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Are you an older adult who is looking to keep healthy and active in a fun way? Join us for aha! (active healthy aging) fitness sessions. 60+

Changes in the Tax Law: Know Before You File

Nov 18th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Learn about the latest tax law changes from an experienced attorney, followed by a brief Q & A. Part of the Law At The Library series.
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Common Scams and Prevention Tips

Nov 19th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Keep up with common scams and tips to prevent you from becoming a victim. Presented by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Outreach team.

Upcoming Events

Featured Event

How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

Want to lower your home's emissions and utility bills? Meet 1:1 with a Climate Action Evanston coach on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

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. 

Older Adults

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Understand the Maze of Medicare

Join us to learn the ‘ABC & D’s’ of Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage.

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.

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. 

Learn at the Library

LearningExpress Library

Your source for test preparation, skill building, and career resources for students, educators, and adult learners.

1:1 Tech Trainers

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

Law at the Library

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

Language Cafe

Join us for relaxed, friendly language conversation practice and intercultural exchange. Meets twice a month at the Main Library.

What to Read or Watch

Adult Staff Lists

Indigenous American Food: Memoirs, Cookbooks, and Crops

Books highlighting Indigenous American food, and the people, plants, and places that have shaped this rich and extensive history.

Election Movies

From small-town races to the Oval Office, here are some enjoyable election movies.

The 75th Anniversary of I LOVE LUCY

In celebration of I LOVE LUCY, a show which has never truly gone off the air. It is rumored that at any given moment someone is watching.

Nobel Prize in Literature: Anne Carson

Translator, poet, essayist, classicist, and all-around genius Anne Carson has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature.