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Robert Crown Branch
1801 Main Street
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Main Branch
1703 Orrington Avenue
Robert Crown Branch
Roll Out: The Young Adventures Guild
Saturday, March 28
1:00pm–3:00pm
Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this fall for a Kids on Brooms roll out, a fun role playing game where your characters will be going on mysterious adventures in a magical school.
Registration required (1 spot remaining)
Videogame Showdown
Wednesday, April 01
2:00pm–4:00pm
Like playing video games? Think you're better than all the rest? Want to get better at a game? Come join the library! We're bringing out the Nintendo Switch for an afternoon of gaming! Meet old and new friends,…
Teen Scene - Murder Mystery
Thursday, April 02, 2:00pm–4:00pm
Celebrate spring break with a mystery. Put on your detective hats and join us at the Evanston Public Library Robert Crown branch for an afternoon of mystery. Participants will be split up into teams to see who can solve a…
Registration required (14 spots remaining)
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, April 07
4:00pm–5:30pm
Evanston Public Library Robert Crown Branch is getting a Teen Advisory Board! Join us and make your ideas known!
In 2026 we will be learning leadership skills, diving into the world of marketing, dscovering ways to advocate for ourselves...
Registration required (13 spots remaining)
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, April 14
4:00pm–5:30pm
Armor Down Girls™ (ADG) centers itself with intentionality and purpose to offer positive experiences, to confront notions that girls can’t do. We instead pour into girls by increasing their confidence, building a growth mindset and…
Registration full
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Come join your fellow Mahjong enthusiasts and test your skills (and luck) in this beloved strategic tile-based game! Never played Mahjong before? No worries! We will walk you through all the basics and you will get to call…
Registration full
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Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, April 21
4:00pm–5:30pm
Join us and make your ideas known! In 2026 we will be learning leadership skills, diving into the world of marketing, discovering ways to advocate for ourselves...
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, April 21, 4:00pm–5:30pm
4:00pm–5:30pm
Armor Down Girls™ (ADG) centers itself with intentionality and purpose to offer positive experiences, to confront notions that girls can’t do. We instead pour into girls by increasing their confidence, building a growth mindset and…
Registration full
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Main Branch
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, March 05
12:00pm–7:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Drawing in Procreate
Thursday, March 05
6:00pm–7:30pm
Take your drawing skills to the digital realm with Procreate! Learn how to create your art using different brushes, layers, and a vast array of tools. We'll cover the very basics, dive into some advanced tools, and even cover some basic…
Registration required (2 spots remaining)
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Saturday, March 07, 11:00am–5:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Teen Dungeons and Dragons
Sunday, March 08
12:00pm–3:00pm
Join us for in-person sessions of Dungeons and Dragons! Character building will be for the first hour, from 12-1pm. Gameplay will be from 1-3:00pm.
Registration required (1 spot remaining)
Sunday, March 08, 1:00pm–4:30pm
During Open Studio, you can tinker, create, and experiment using maker tools to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re building something new or improving a project in progress, Open Studio is all about hands-on creativity and fun. The…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, March 10, 2:00pm–6:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Yarn & Beyond
Tuesday, March 10, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Calling all fiber artists! Are you a casual crocheter? A novice needle felter? Maybe you have a knack for knitting? Whether you’re a seasoned fiber artist or picking up a new skill, join us at Yarn & Beyond: Fiber Arts Club to work on…
Registration required (11 spots remaining)
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, March 12
12:00pm–7:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Saturday, March 14
1:00am–5:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Open Studio
Sunday, March 15
1:00pm–4:30pm
During Open Studio, you can tinker, create, and experiment using maker tools to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re building something new or improving a project in progress, Open Studio is all about hands-on creativity and fun. The…
Words & Pictures: Art and Madness: Part 1: The Surrealists
Sunday, March 15
3:00pm–6:00pm
March's big idea: Art and Madness
Can subverting narrow strictures of normativity contribute to a safer world for all? This two-part event about art and madness highlights the importance of honoring mad cultural production.
Registration required (8 spots remaining)
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, March 17
2:00pm–6:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Learn to Knit: Mug Cozy
Wednesday, March 18
6:00pm–7:30pm
Make your own simple handknit mug cozy for your tea or coffee. Learn the basics of casting on, knit and purl stitch, casting off, and reading a knitting pattern in this class. All levels welcome. If you have never touched a pair of…
Registration full
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, March 19
12:00pm–7:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Teen Anime Club
Thursday, March 19
5:30pm–7:00pm
Love anime and manga? Join us in the Loft for Teen Anime Club. Talk about your favorite show, taste delicious Japanese snacks, and learn a couple of animation tricks too.
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Saturday, March 21
11:00am–5:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Open Studio
Sunday, March 22
1:00pm–4:30pm
During Open Studio, you can tinker, create, and experiment using maker tools to bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re building something new or improving a project in progress, Open Studio is all about hands-on creativity and fun. The…
The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of Le Petit Prince performed by Evanston Dance Ensemble
Sunday, March 22
2:00pm–3:00pm
Come celebrate ede2's celebratory anniversary season with an original dance production “The Little Dancer: A Reimagining of Le Petit Prince” live at Evanston Public Library! For all ages including children ages 3 and older…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, March 24
2:00pm–6:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, March 26
12:00pm–7:00pm
Staff from Turning Point's Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) team will be in the Main Library on the 3rd Floor and are available to anyone who needs someone to talk to. The MCR team is made up of mental health professionals and…
Try Something New
Whether you are looking to foster new skills or find new hobbies, the library can help.
Visit the Studio for a selection of introductory ready-to-make projects that you can drop in and try anytime. You can also browse our skill-building online tutorials, including Gale Courses.
Maybe your goals are to read more books or watch more acclaimed movies and TV shows. Our Staff Picks lists highlight books, movies, TV shows, and albums that we've loved. Try them as an excellent starting point.
Teen Events
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.
Unplugged Club
Cosmos Room
Cosmos Room
Monday, March 9, 2026 4:30pm–5:30pm
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn about good luck charms and traditions from cultures around the world, and create your own.
Decorate a Tile with Our Maker in Residence
Decorate a Tile with Our Maker in Residence
Saturday, March 14, 2026 1:00pm–2:30pm
Decorate a tile to contribute to a community project. Our maker in residence, Zeeshan Farooq, will add the tiles to the community mosaic. All ages, individuals and families, are welcome. Drop-in event. Find more about Zeeshan's March classes and office hours on our maker-in-residence page.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration Required
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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