Library News II

Evanston Public Library and Skokie Public Library News

Robert Crown Branch

1801 Main Street

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Main Branch

1703 Orrington Avenue

Sew It Challenge The Sew It Challenge is open to all D65 students and Evanston residents in 5th-8th grade. Join us for 8 workshops to learn the basics to machine sewing. No experience is required.

Robert Crown Branch

Armor Down Girls

Tuesday, September 22

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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Noche de Juegos | Latino Family Game Night

Friday, September 25

6:00pm–8:00pm

¡Trae a toda la familia para disfrutar de una noche divertida celebrando la cultura y la herencia latina durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Comenzaremos la noche con juegos clásicos para toda la familia y en grupo, como Lotería, UNO,…

Registration closes on September 25 at 4:00pm (57 spots remaining) Register for event

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Roll Out: The Young Adventurers Guild

Saturday, September 26

1:00pm–3:00pm

Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this fall for Kids on Brooms, a fun role playing game where your characters will be going on mysterious adventures in a magical school.

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Haunted Covers- After Hours Scavenger Hunt

Friday, October 02

6:00pm–7:45pm

Do you know what the most dangerous hunt is? The hunt for banned books. Learn about the dangers of book banning, discover the history of Hispanic Heritage Month, and add some good books to your TBR!

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Armor Down Girls

Tuesday, October 06

4:00pm–5:30pm

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Chainmail Jewelry for Teens

Friday, October 09

2:00pm–4:00pm

Calling all artists and makers! Join us for a crafternoon of chainmail jewelry art at the Robert Crown branch of the Evanston Public Library. Hang with friends, listen to music, enjoy snacks, and make your own chainmail bracelet or chain.…

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Armor Down Girls

Tuesday, October 13

4:00pm–5:30pm

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Mahjong Night!

Tuesday, October 13

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 October 13 at 12:00pm (21 spots remaining) Register for event

Rebel STEAMers

Wednesday, October 14

4:00pm–5:30pm

Join the Rebel STEAMers for a fall of coding fun!

Like video games? Want to learn how they're created? Join us for a fall of video game coding. September-December we will learn how video games are made focusing both on video game…

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Armor Down Girls

Tuesday, October 20

4:00pm–5:30pm

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Roll Out: The Young Adventurers Guild

Saturday, October 24

1:00pm–3:00pm

Want to experience some tabletop role-playing fun? Join us this fall for Kids on Brooms, 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

Main Branch

Bit Rover Racing

Wednesday, September 23

1:00pm–3:00pm

Get ready to race and conquer obstacles! We will be using Bit Board Rovers, which combine bricks and a Micro:Bit into an amazing robotics platform. Join us in the Innovation Station to maneuver your rover around barriers, through…

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Laser Cut Papel Picado

Sunday, September 27

1:00pm–3:00pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own beautiful and meaningful papel picado. Learn about the history and cultural significance of this traditional folk art, then personalize your piece by laser cutting a significant name…

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This Too Shall Burn: History for a Warming Climate

Sunday, September 27

3:00pm–4:30pm

Northwestern University's Department of History's Professor Daniel Immerwahr and Evanston Public Library team up to celebrate a national day of history in public under the motto We Want More History!

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Mod-a-Tee Monday!

Monday, September 28

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…

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Taller de Papel Picado Láser

Sunday, October 04

3:00pm–5:30pm

Sumérgete en el mundo del papel picado y explora su historia y significado cultural. Descubre el poder de la cortadora láser mientras aprendes a cortar y grabar en cartón. Personaliza tu papel picado recortando tu apellido o un nombre…

Registration closes on October 3 at 12:00am (4 spots remaining) Register for event

Intro to 3D Modeling

Thursday, October 08

6:00pm–7:30pm

A beginner level class for those interested in learning how to use Tinkercad to create your own models for 3D Printing. We'll learn basic modeling techniques and how to ensure your models are ready to be printed. Intermediate computer…

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Tiny Challenges: Minute To Win It Showdown

Friday, October 09

1:00pm–3:00pm

Test your luck and skills against strangers and friends and partake in various challenges for the chance to win some fun prizes. The only catch - each challenge is only 60 seconds, so you'll have to act quick to win.For more information,…

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Teen Escape Room - Halloween Edition

Monday, October 12

1:00pm–3:00pm

There's a mystery brewing deep within the Loft that needs your help to be discovered. Will you be able to decipher the truth and escape the room? If so, join us in the Loft for an spooky, puzzle filled Escape Room!For more information,…

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Yarn & Beyond: Special Hat Drive Session

Tuesday, October 13

6:00pm–7:30pm

For our October through December meetings, Yarn & Beyond will be participating in a winter hat drive! We will provide the yarn, you turn it into by circular loom, crochet, or knit!

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Mario Kart Tournament

Saturday, October 17

1:00pm–3:30pm

Always bragging to your friends about your Mario Kart skills? Now's your chance to prove it! Race to first place in a Mario Kart 8 tournament on the Teen Loft's Nintendo Switch. Race against friends through iconic tracks,…

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Día de los Muertos: Nicho

Monday, October 19

6:00pm–7:30pm

Únete a nosotros en honor al Día de los Muertos, donde celebramos la vida, la memoria, y el arte. Tendrás la oportunidad de pintar una figura de alebrije y/o un nicho (hasta agotar existencias).

Registration closes on October 18 at 12:00am (29 spots remaining) Register for event

Teen Anime Club

Thursday, October 22

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.

Teen Slushies and a Movie

Friday, October 23

3:30pm–5:45pm

Drop in the Loft to watch a movie with your friends while enjoying some movie snacks! Call the Teen Loft or the 3rd floor Tech Desk the day of the program to find out what movie will be shown at (847) 448-8600.

Día de los Muertos: Nicho / Day of the Dead: Shadow Box

Sunday, October 25, 1:00pm–3:00pm

Únete a nosotros en honor al Día de los Muertos, donde celebramos la vida, la memoria, y el arte. Tendrás la oportunidad de pintar una figura de alebrije y/o un nicho (hasta agotar existencias).

Registration closes on October 24 at 12:00am (25 spots remaining) Register for event

Teen Halloween Party

Friday, October 30

3:30pm–5:30pm

Excited for Halloween and ready for an afternoon of fun thrills and chills with friends? Get into the Halloween sprit season and join us in the Teen Loft for some haunted crafts, tasty treats, and a few ghoulishly fun games.

Registration opens September 25 at 12:00am

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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Latinx History Research Project

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Explore resources to learn about Latinx figures throughout history and contribute to a group research project.

Registration Required

Tools for a Calmer You

Thursday, September 24, 2026

4:30pm - 5:15pm

Is anxiety following you into the new school year? You're not alone! Learn how to manage cycles of anxiety with a therapist from Contemporary CBT.

Registration Required

Unplugged Club

Monday, September 28, 2026

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Teen Library Council

Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Help plan, publicize, and present a wintertime event for teens.

Registration Required

Mystery at Unplugged Club

Monday, October 26, 2026

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Work together to uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles to unravel a haunted mystery in this spooky escape-room style session of Unplugged Club. Snacks provided.

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