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1703 Orrington Avenue
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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
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…
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, May 5
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…
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, May 12
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…
Armor Down Girls
Tuesday, May 19
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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Main Branch
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Heritage Month
2026
Evanston Public Library
Evanston Public Library
Join the Evanston Public Library this May as they honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and lasting contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Throughout the month, explore curated book lists, engaging events, and educational resources that highlight AAPI voices past and present. Whether you're discovering new stories or deepening your understanding, the library is your place to connect, learn, and celebrate.
Sinag Filipino-American Art Exhibit | Through May 31 | 3rd floor of the Main Library
Visit the 3rd Floor of the Main Library. Sinag is a group of Filipino-American painters, sculptors, photographers, writers, and poets whose mission is to connect with other Filipino-American creatives to celebrate their heritage and increase their visibility.
Kwentuhan: Meet and talk with the Filipino-American artists from the Sinag Art Collective | Sunday, May 18 | Main Public Library
1:30-2:30 pm - Meet and Greet the artists at the exhibit area, EPL 3rd level
2:30-3:30 pm - Artist talk, art demo, and panel discussion in the Community Room, EPL 1st level
Evanston ASPA
Evanston ASPA
Umbrella Arts Festival | Saturday, May 30 | Noon to 5 p.m. | Fountain Square
The Umbrella Arts Festival is a celebration of Asian American history, culture, and art. The umbrella symbolizes the Asian American diaspora, which encompasses a diversity of ethnicities from over 40 Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Island countries around the world, and is inclusive of the many intersections of identities in our communities. The festival is free and for all ages!
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Thursday, April 16
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, April 18
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, April 21
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, April 23
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, April 25
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, April 28
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, April 30
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, May 2
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…
Art and Madness, Pt 2: Collage Workshop (ENCORE!)
Sunday, May 03
2:00pm–5:00pm
Can questioning narrow definitions of "normal" contribute to a safer world for all? This two-part event about art and madness highlights the importance of honoring mad cultural production.Collage workshop (back by popular demand!) May…
Registration required (35 spots remaining)
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care
Tuesday, May 5
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, May 7
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
Thursday, May 9
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…
Sunday, May 10
12:00pm–3:00pm
Join us for an in-person game of D&D! Registration Required. Grades 6-12.
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.
These are…
Registration required (8 spots remaining)
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
(Click on the title of the event for more information.)
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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