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Roll Out: The Young Adventures Guild
Saturday, May 23
1:00pm–3:00pm
Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this summer 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.
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Mahjong Night! - The Tournament!
Tuesday, June 09
6:00pm–7:45pm
The time has finally come for you to put your skills--and luck--to the test in our very first Mahjong showdown! Come join us in this casual and beginner-friendly Chinese Mahjong competition! We will be playing multiple rounds…
Registration closes on June 9 at 12:00pm (24 spots remaining) Register for event
Black Family Game Night: Juneteenth Edition
Friday, June 12
6:30pm–8:30pm
Looking for a fun night out with friends and family? Love a little friendly competition? Join Evanston Public Library for Black Family Game Night, an evening filled with connection, culture, and fun!
Registration required (64 spots remaining) Register for event
Wednesday, June 17
3:30pm–5:00pm
Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of art! This June we're using art to celebrate Black culture and express what Juneteenth means to us. We will be working on individual pieces that build into a bigger Juneteenth display that…
Registration required (18 spots remaining) Register for event
Tuesday, June 23
3:30pm–5:30pm
Like video games? Want to play cool video games while learning more about them? Join us this summer at the Video Game Club where we'll be:Competing in fun video game challenges Playing new and retro video gamesLearning how video…
Registration required (8 spots remaining) Register for event
Roll Out: The Young Adventures Guild
Saturday, June 27
1:00pm–3:00pm
Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this summer 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 full Join waitlist
Tuesday, July 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 "Mahjong!" in no…
Registration closes on July 14 at 12:00pm (16 spots remaining)Register for event
Tuesday, July 21
3:30pm–5:30pm
Like video games? Want to play cool video games while learning more about them?
Join us this summer at the Video Game Club where we'll be:Competing in fun video game challenges Playing new and retro video gamesLearning how video…
Registration required (9 spots remaining)Register for event
Roll Out: The Young Adventures Guild
Saturday, July 25
1:00pm–3:00pm
Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this summer 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 (3 spots remaining)Register for event
Tuesday, August 11
3:30pm–5:30pm
Like video games? Want to play cool video games while learning more about them? Join us this summer at the Video Game Club where we'll be:Competing in fun video game challenges Playing new and retro video gamesLearning how video…
Registration required (10 spots remaining) Register for event
Tuesday, August 11
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 "Mahjong!" in no…
Registration closes on August 11 at 12:00pm (16 spots remaining) Register for event
Wednesday, August 12
3:30pm–5:00pm
Calling all aspiring young artists!Ever tried printmaking? Do you want to explore a different way to create art? If so, come join us try your hand at this fun art form!In this workshop, you will learn how to linocut a design onto an…
Registration required (19 spots remaining) Register for event
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Wednesday, July 08
4:00pm–5:30pm
The final deadline for the Film It challenge is approaching. The final submission deadline is Sunday, 12 July. Want any help cleaning up your audio? Or, adding captions or voiceover audio? Drop by the Teen Loft to get assistance adding…
Registration required (9 spots remaining) Register for event
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, June 23
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…
Green Screen Movie Magic
Wednesday, June 24
4:00pm–5:30pm
Master the art of green screen technology by transporting characters, making them fly, or even making objects appear out of thin air. Join us for a workshop and learn the basics of green screen, how to set up your equipment, and get…
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Turning Point Behavioral Health: Mobile Crisis Response Team
Thursday, June 25
12:00pm–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 recovery support…
Game Masters
Thursday, June 25
6:00pm–7:30pm
Ready to Become a Game Master? Level Up Your Tabletop RPG Skills! Do you love Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, or other tabletop RPGs? Want to take your passion to the next level and learn how to become the Game Master?
Registration required (8 spots remaining) Register for event
Teen Slushies and a Movie
Friday, June 26
4:00pm–6:00pm
Drop in the Loft to enjoy a refreshing slushie and a movie with your friends! For teens entering grades 6-12. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request…
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Saturday, June 27
4:00pm–5:30pm
Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and laughs!
Join us for the ultimate inclusive event—Drag Queen Bingo with the fabulous, fierce, and talented Miss Coco Sho-Nell! There will be tons of fun, fabulous prizes, and plenty of moments to…
Registration required (35 spots remaining) Register for event
Beaded Bag Charms
Sunday, June 28
1:00pm–3:00pm
Get creative and design your own custom beaded bag charm using colorful beads, charms, and key rings! Perfect for backpacks, bags, and keys. Grades 6th and up. The Innovation Station is a creative DIY space that provides tools for…
Registration closes on June 27 at 12:00am (3 spots remaining) Register for event
Mod-a-Tee Monday!
Monday, June 29
6:00pm–7:30pm
Do you have any old t-shirts that you don't want to throw away? Join us as we give them new life and transform them into something new, like tote bags, headbands, or even a brand new shirt! You bring the shirt, we will provide the…
Registration full Join waitlist
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, June 30
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…
Summer Cycling Series: City Cycling 101
Tuesday, June 30
5:30pm–8:00pm
The City of Evanston in partnership with the Evanston Public Library is hosting a Summer Cycling Education Series to help community members learn how to ride a bicycle safely and confidently.
The series includes classes on learning to…
Registration required (16 spots remaining) Register for event
Wednesday, July 01
4:00pm–5:30pm
Want to make your own videos, but don’t know where to start? Got some old videos that you want to turn into the next viral trend? Join us for a video editing workshop and learn to shoot and edit your own footage for a short film, YouTube or…
Registration required (8 spots remaining) Register for event
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Turning Point Behavioral Health CareCanceled
Thursday, July 02
2:00pm–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
Tuesday, July 07
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 CareCanceled
Thursday, July 09
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 CareCanceled
Saturday, July 11
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, July 12
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 1-3pm.
Registration required (6 spots remaining) Register for event
Turning Point Behavioral Health CareCance
lTuesday, July 14
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…
Summer Cycling Series: Intro to Bike Mechanics
Tuesday, July 14
5:00pm–7:30pm
The City of Evanston in partnership with the Evanston Public Library is hosting a Summer Cycling Education Series to help community members learn how to ride a bicycle safely and confidently.
Registration required (8 spots remaining) Register for event
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Tuesday, July 14
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! Some prior experience is strongly encouraged, library staff can help you find inspiration or…
Registration required (20 spots remaining) Register for event
Film It! Challenge Showcase
Wednesday, July 15
6:00pm–7:30pm
Get ready for an evening of movie magic!Come enjoy a screening of amazing mini movies created by Evanston 5th-8th graders for our 5th annual Film It! Showcase. Event starts at 6:30pm with free snacks, refreshments, a raffle, and more. Film…
Registration required (40 spots remaining) Register for event
Teen Anime Club
Thursday, July 16
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.
Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend - Film Screening
Thursday, July 23
6:30pm–7:30pm
Did you see the recent performance of Gee's Bend at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre? Are you interested in learning more about the women of Gee's Bend? Didn't see the play but curious about what Gee's Bend is? Join us for a…
Registration closes on July 23 at 4:30pm (48 spots remaining) Register for event
Friday, July 24
4:00pm–6:00pm
Drop in the Loft to enjoy a refreshing slushie and a movie with your friends! For teens entering grades 6-12. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request…
Mod-a-Tee Monday!
Monday, July 27
6:00pm–7:30pm
Do you have any old t-shirts that you don't want to throw away? Join us as we give them new life and transform them into something new, like tote bags, headbands, or even a brand new shirt! You bring the shirt, we will provide the…
Registration required (9 spots remaining) Register for event
Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series
Tuesday, July 28
1:00pm–3:00pm
Do you love acting? Do you love storytelling? Team up with fellow theater-loving kids and spin a fairy tale into a newly told story. In this storytelling workshop series, 5th and 6th graders will write, act, direct, design, and…
Registration closes on July 28 at 10:00am (14 spots remaining) Register for event
Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series
Wednesday, July 29
1:00pm–3:00pm
Do you love acting? Do you love storytelling? Team up with fellow theater-loving kids and spin a fairy tale into a newly told story. In this storytelling workshop series, 5th and 6th graders will write, act, direct, design, and…
Registration closes on July 28 at 10:00am (14 spots remaining) Register for event
Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series
Thursday, July 30
1:00pm–3:00pm
Do you love acting? Do you love storytelling? Team up with fellow theater-loving kids and spin a fairy tale into a newly told story. In this storytelling workshop series, 5th and 6th graders will write, act, direct, design, and…
Registration closes on July 28 at 10:00am (14 spots remaining) Register for event
Tale Spin: A Storytelling Workshop Series
Friday, July 31
1:00pm–3:00pm
Do you love acting? Do you love storytelling? Team up with fellow theater-loving kids and spin a fairy tale into a newly told story. In this storytelling workshop series, 5th and 6th graders will write, act, direct, design, and…
Registration closes on July 28 at 10:00am (14 spots remaining) Register for event
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, April 16, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Have a snack while you browse teen fiction by Arab-American authors and learn more about these books. For grade 6-12.
Monday, April 20, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting. For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Help plan, publicize and present a spring event for teens.
Registration Required
Monday, April 27, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Love all things fidget-y? Overwhelmed by squishies and spinners? Drop by to explore different kinds of fidgets, learn how these tools can support you, and make your own.
Monday, April 27, 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Can you make sense of cents? Come learn about managing money and compete in games to test your knowledge. Snacks will be provided. For grade 6–12.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Choose from favorite book characters to create a one-of-a-kind Bingo card in this fun family flip of the classic game.
Monday, May 4, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Learn about the history of Japanese "floating ink" paper marbling and try it for yourself.
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Help plan, publicize and present a spring event for teens.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the Teen Room to try great food from local Kosher restaurants.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Stop by the Teen Room to try great food from local Kosher restaurants.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Learn more about The Talking Farm’s mission to promote sustainability and education, tour the plots and plants, and even help harvest something.
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