Adults

Black History Month - Karaoke Night

Feb 4th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Offsite Location: Double Clutch Brewing Company
Celebrate Black History Month for a night of music, community, and fun at Double Clutch! Ages 21 and Up.

Winter Plant Swap

Feb 14th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Welcome to our first plant swap of 2026!

Open Studio

During Open Studio, you can tinker, create, and experiment using maker tools to bring your ideas to life.

So You Want To Be A Romance Writer -- Author Panel

Mar 21st | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for an author panel with four published (indie, small press, Big 5, and hybrid) romance writers as they share their writing advice.

Upcoming Events

Featured Event

Let's Roll: An Evening of Tabletop Gaming!

Feb 1st | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Can you help a ghost solve a crime in Mysterium or want to build the biggest sheep flock in Catan? Join for an evening of strategy and fun!

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. 

Older Adults

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 language conversation practice and intercultural exchange.

What to Read or Watch

Celebrating Black Poets

A small collection of outstanding Black Poets across several generations, as well as some excellent anthologies for further exploration.

Being Creative

Here are a few books on creativity!

10th Annual Sci Fi & Fantasy Book Club Recommendations

The Tenth Annual New Year, New Books list from the members of Evanston Public Library's Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club!

Honrando el legado de Martin Luther King Jr.

Explora la vida y obras de esta figura legendaria de los derechos civiles y sus aliados.
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