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Robert Crown Branch
1801 Main Street
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1703 Orrington Avenue
Robert Crown Branch
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, February 03
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…
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, February 03
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 our…
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Period Party
Wednesday, February 04
2:00pm–4:00pm
Periods are a lot of things: painful, messy, emotional. But they can also be pretty cool. So we're having a party for them, and everyone who has a period is invited! We'll be:Normalizing our periodsLearning about menstrual healthSharing…
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Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, February 10
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…
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Mahjong Night!
Tuesday, February 10
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 closes on February 10 at 12:00pm Register for event
Wednesday, February 11
4:00pm–5:30pm
Join the Rebel STEAMers for a Coding WinterLike obstacle courses? Think you can successfully code a sphero to complete one? Join us this February to learn about robots and how to code them.
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Teen Scene - Black History Month Party
Friday, February 13
2:00pm–4:00pm
Celebrate Black History Month at Robert Crown! Join us for an epic Black history month party where we will be:Watching a movieGiving out prizes for trivia questionsMaking fudge and chocolate covered strawberriesHaving snacksRelaxing…
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Tuesday, February 17
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 and discovering ways to advocate for...
Registration required Register for event
Tuesday, February 17
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 required Register for event
Roll Out: The Young Adventures Guild
Saturday, February 28
1:00pm–3:00pm
Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this winter for a Kids on Bikes roll out, a fun role playing game where your characters will be going on strange adventures in small towns.
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Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, February 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, February 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 (13 spots remaining) Register for event
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, February 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…
Teen Movie and Craft
Friday, February 13
1:00pm–3:00pm
Join us for a cozy craft and movie in the Teen Loft. All supplies will be provided! Grades 6th through 12th only and registration is required. The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a Citywide culture of accessibility…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Saturday, February 14
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, February 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…
Bingo & Ice Cream Making: Black History Month Edition!
Monday, February 16
1:00pm–3:00pm
Celebrate Black History Month at the library by playing Bingo and making your own ice cream! Join us in the Teen Loft to learn more about the African American ice cream innovator, Augustus Jackson (also known at the Father of Ice…
Registration closes on February 15 at 12:00am (14 spots remaining) Register for event
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, February 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…
Community Art Exhibit Reception
Tuesday, February 17
5:00pm–7:00pm
Drop by the third floor of the library to view the current exhibit, chat with artists, and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a Citywide culture of accessibility and…
Tuesday, February 17, 6:00pm–7:30pm
Come to a relaxing workshop where you can paint custom candles for the season or for all year round! All materials are included. The Innovation Station is a creative DIY space that provides tools for makers like YOU to work on…
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Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, February 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, February 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, February 21
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…
Intro to Video Editing
Sunday, February 22
1:00pm–3:00pm
Do you have an interest in content creation and video editing? Then come on up to the Innovation Station at the Main Library and learn the basics of video editing in this beginner friendly program. This program will be focused on different…
Registration full
Open Studio
Sunday, February 22
3:00pm–5:30pm
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…
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, February 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.
Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery in this escape-room style event. Along the way, you'll learn about important figures, events, and contributions in Black history.
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Shrink your world to fit in your hands. Design a small-scale room, diorama, or repurposed dollhouse that reflects something personal: who you are, who you were, or who you might become.
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate love in February by making beaded heart earrings. Using a needle and thread, we'll make cascading fringe heart earrings with traditional bead-weaving techniques.
Monday, February 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel the mystery in this escape-room style event. Along the way, you'll learn about important figures, events, and contributions in Black history.
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Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Compete for prizes and test your knowledge of Black history.
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