Adults

Pride Karaoke!

Aug 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sing your heart out to your favorite songs by iconic LGBTQ+ artists, and learn new ones along the way.

Edible Evanston - New Gardener Beginning Classes

Jul 31st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
A beginner level vegetable gardening class covering a range of topics from planning, to planting, to harvesting, and everything in between.

Anime Club for Adults

Aug 7th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watch anime, play games, make crafts, argue about what show is the best, and, of course, eat delicious Japanese snacks. Ages 18 & Up.

Yarn & Beyond, part of a series

Calling all fiber artists! Join us at Yarn & Beyond: Fiber Arts Club to work on your craft and meet other hobbyists in your community!

Upcoming Events

Featured Event

Cooling Foods, Hydration & Hormone Harmony for Midlife Women

Jul 30th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simple nutrition tips to stay energized, glow from the inside out, and feel more balanced during perimenopause and menopause.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Edible Evanston - New Gardener Beginning Classes

Jul 31st | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
A beginner level vegetable gardening class covering a range of topics from planning, to planting, to harvesting, and everything in between.

What to Read or Watch

Disability Pride month movie list!

Movies made by people with disabilities, and propaganda-free movies about people with disabilities--created with care and met with praise.

Disability Pride: "Nothing About Us Without Us"

Read the lived experiences and societal barriers these writers face and join the movement for change.

Books With Summer in the Title

Summer is in full swing! Whether you're looking for a beach read, a vacation read or a stay-cation read, check out these summery titles!

2025 Plant-based Cookbooks

Check out some of these recently-published plant-based cookbooks!
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