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
LEGO Club for Grown Ups - Not Your Kids LEGO Club
Aug 19th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Location: Double Clutch Brewing Company
Join the Evanston Public Library for LEGO Club at Double Clutch Brewing Company. This one is just for grown ups! Ages: 21 & Up.
Caregiving Self-Care with North Shore Senior Center
Aug 24th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenn Earich of North Shore Senior Center shares self-care tips and resources to help caregivers avoid burnout to better support loved ones.
Walgreen's Free Flu Shots at Evanston Public Library
Aug 28th | 10:30am - 4:00pm
Walgreens pharmacists will administer flu shots at Evanston Public Library.
Upcoming Events
Featured Event
Repair Cafe
Following the Ifixit motto, the Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back...with your help.
Adult Events List
Older Adults
Older Adults Highlight Row
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.
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.
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
Adult Staff Lists
More Than Just a Game
Using nine innings and a baseball diamond as a frame, these stories go beyond the outfield.
Preserving, Pickling, and Fermentation
Savor the harvest year-round with modern guides to preserving and fermenting for lasting flavor.
Booker Prize 2026 Longlist
Here are some of the novels longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize.
Sharks
A fintastic lineup of shark movies—everything from toothy terrors, mythical creatures, quirky romances, and real-life ocean adventures.
More Than Just a Game
Using nine innings and a baseball diamond as a frame, these stories go beyond the outfield.
Preserving, Pickling, and Fermentation
Savor the harvest year-round with modern guides to preserving and fermenting for lasting flavor.
Booker Prize 2026 Longlist
Here are some of the novels longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize.
Sharks
A fintastic lineup of shark movies—everything from toothy terrors, mythical creatures, quirky romances, and real-life ocean adventures.