Adults
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Yarn & Beyond
May 12th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Calling all fiber artists! Join us at Yarn & Beyond: Fiber Arts Club to work on your craft and meet other hobbyists in your community!
Adult Recent Activity
Beyond the Basics with Libby
May 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn Libby app tips and tricks for a better experience with your digital library!
Climate-Friendly Things You Can Do at Home - Spring 2026
May 13th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Energy group of Climate Action Evanston invites community members to chat withneighborhood climate coaches to help learn about…
Navigating Mental Health and Chronic Illness
May 28th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Chronic illnesses not only affect the body but also have profound mental health implications. In this program, Stephanie Aaron, LCSW,…
Upcoming Events
Featured Event
Edible Evanston Beginning Gardener Series: Planting
May 14th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
One of a series of four beginner classes offered in 2026. Planting class will guide you from seedlings to a planted garden.
Adult Events List
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.
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
Nosh: Jewish Cookbooks and Cuisine
A collection of cookbooks and personal accounts from a diverse array of Jewish kitchens.
Mother-Daughter Relationships in Fiction
In honor of Mother's Day, we look at a variety of mother-daughter relationships in fiction: loving, fraught, healthy, not.
Cookbooks by AANHPI Chefs
Here are a few recent cookbooks by Asian American, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander chefs.
Horror Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors
Some thrills and chills to enjoy in May or any month.
Nosh: Jewish Cookbooks and Cuisine
A collection of cookbooks and personal accounts from a diverse array of Jewish kitchens.
Mother-Daughter Relationships in Fiction
In honor of Mother's Day, we look at a variety of mother-daughter relationships in fiction: loving, fraught, healthy, not.
Cookbooks by AANHPI Chefs
Here are a few recent cookbooks by Asian American, Native Hawai'ian, and Pacific Islander chefs.
Horror Books by Asian American and Pacific Islander Authors
Some thrills and chills to enjoy in May or any month.