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Robert Crown Branch
1801 Main Street
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1703 Orrington Avenue
Robert Crown Branch
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, December 09
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…
Wednesday, December 10
4:00pm–5:30pm
Like secret missions? Think you can successfully program your Sphero to steal a piece of art? Join us this month and learn robotics with Spheros. Make a map of the Robert crown library and…
Registration required (15 spots remaining)
Roll Out: The Young Adventures Guild
Saturday, December 13
1:00pm–3:00pm
Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this fall for a Kids on Bikes roll out, a fun role playing game where your characters will be going on strange adventures in small towns.
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, December 16
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, December 16
4:00pm–5:30pm
Evanston Public Library Robert Crown Branch is getting a Teen Advisory Board!
Registration required (15 spots remaining)
A Bookish Club
Thursday, December 18
4:30pm–6:00pm
Join us at the Bookish Club for out monthly discussion of spilling book tea, hanging with friends, working on crafts, and partaking in snacks. We will be discussing Legendborn, and solving a murder…
Registration required (8 spots remaining)
Tuesday, December 30
1:00pm–3:00pm
Come to our awesome-sauce holiday cookie decorating party Tuesday, December 30th from 1-3PM. Here you will have an opportunity to decorate cookies for your favorite winter holidays and share with your loved ones! Everyone is welcome to…
Registration required (76 spots remaining)
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Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, December 04
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…
Sew It Challenge
Thursday, December 04
4:00pm–5:30pm
Calling all students in Grades 5th-8th)! The Sew It Challenge is open to all D65 students and Evanston residents in 5th-8th grade. The Challenge is simple, join us for 8 workshops to learn the basics to machine sewing.
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Saturday, December 06
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…
Laser Cut Ornaments
Sunday, December 07
1:00pm–3:00pm
Get ready for some festive fun! Join us to learn how to laser cut your very own ornaments for the season! You’ll create unique designs, then add your personal touch with paint and ribbons. It’s a cheerful way to make special decorations or…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, December 09
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, December 09
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 you’re looking to learn a new skill, join us at Yarn & Beyond: Fiber Arts Club to…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, December 11
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…
Game Masters 101
Thursday, December 11
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?
DIY Bath Bombs
Friday, December 12
3:30pm–5:00pm
Join your friends for a relaxing afternoon creating your own luxurious bath bombs from scratch. Customize it with different colors and scented oils. They are perfect for a self-care day at home or to give as a gift. All…
PEPL (Partners of EPL) Festive Pop-Up
Saturday, December 13
10:00am–1:00pm
Stop by the Main Library and visit the PEPL (Partners of EPL) Pop-Up to make a bookmark, take home some giveaways and wrap a children's book to give to a special someone.
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Saturday, December 13
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, December 14
12:00pm–3:00pm
oin 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.
Intro to Digital Photography
Sunday, December 14
1:00pm–3:00pm
Learn the ins and outs of digital photography by picking up a camera and taking photos! We'll go over exposure, framing/composition, and lighting. Digital cameras will be provided for use in the class, but if you have your own camera or…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, December 16
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…
Language Cafe (in partnership w/INT'L CAFE)
Tuesday, December 16
5:30pm–7:30pm
Join us for language conversation practice and intercultural exchange. If you'd like to see what other languages attendees may be interested in speaking at the event, you can create an account and RSVP for each event.
Candle Painting
Tuesday, December 16
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.
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, December 18
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, December 18
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, December 20
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…
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, December 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…
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, November 6, 2025
Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:45pm–5:30pm
Monday, November 10, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025
4:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00pm–7:00pm
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Sunday, November 16, 2025
1:00pm–2:30pm
1:00pm–2:30pm
Monday, November 17, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
4:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5:30pm-6:30pm
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2:00pm–4:00pm
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