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Short & Sweet

Aliens

Take home a short story and a sweet, simple craft.

Expand your imagination! What life might exist beyond our planet? Come to the Main Children's Room to pick up your Short & Sweet Craft Kit with a QR code for an alien story or song and an alien craft. Turn into an alien with a decorated headband!

Kits are available starting August 1, while supplies last.

AGE GROUP: | Families | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime & Early Literacy | Self-Directed | Crafts & DIY |

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Main Library
EPLInfo@cityofevanston.org
Phone: (847)448-8600
Branch manager
Yolande Wilburn, Executive Director
Hours
Mon, Oct 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 31 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 02 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 03 12:00PM to 6:00PM
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The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a Citywide culture of accessibility and inclusivity. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request or fill out a request form online.

Upcoming events

Cancelled
All By Myself
Wed, Oct 30, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library
AFSCME Union Meeting - AFSCME Union Meeting
Wed, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
SERIE DE EMPRENDIMIENTO
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
LEGO Club for Grown Ups - Not Your Kids LEGO Club
Wed, Oct 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
New venue Double Clutch Brewery
This event is full
Haunted Library Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Robert Crown Branch Library
Fall Scavenger Hunt: The Impkins Return!
Thu, Oct 31, All day
Main Library
The Young and the Restless (0-2 year olds) INDOORS - An indoor sing-along storytime!
Thu, Oct 31, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Customizing the Control Center
Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Registration is now closed
Virtual Memory Cafe
Thu, Oct 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Tips to use your Windows PC better
Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Registration is now closed
Asian Dramas Appreciation Group - Recently Watched Halloween Edition: The Host
Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
Anime Club for Grown Ups - @ The Innovation Station
Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Purple Crayon Players Storytime
Fri, Nov 01, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Fri, Nov 01, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room East (311),Conference Room West (308)
Register
Celebración del Día de Muertos
Fri, Nov 01, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Works in Translation
Sat, Nov 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)
Teen Rainbow Cafe
Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Self-Directed Movie Craft - Dispicable Me 4
Sun, Nov 03, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Main Library - Art Garden
Matinee Movie @ Main - Despicable Me 4
Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library
Hearts of Readers - Storytime and activity
Mon, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library - Children's Room
Hearts of Readers - Storytime and Activity
Mon, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library
Mosaics - part of the art for older adult workshop series (55 & up)
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness for Older Adults
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
Cancelled
All By Myself
Mon, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library
They Love Me, They Love Me Not - Examining Harmful Dynamics in Queer Relationships
Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Zoom Robert Crown (Virtual)
Beginner's Guide to Creative Junk Journaling - @ The Innovation Station
Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
"The Tale of Genji" book discussions - A Mission Impossible Book Group
Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)
La Plazita - Taller con Sofia Ciriaco de DCFS
Mon, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Room B
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Register
Time for Twos
Tue, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Wits Workout for Older Adults
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
Puzzle & Cookbook Swap
Tue, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Charlas Educativas Comunitarias - con FLAP y OPEN COMMUNITIES
Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Understanding the Maze of Medicare
Wed, Nov 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
Cancelled
All By Myself
Wed, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library
SERIE DE EMPRENDIMIENTO
Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group - Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros
Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)
Read to Cats! - For Grades K-5
Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Paws and Claws Cat Recue
Fall Scavenger Hunt: The Impkins Return!
Thu, Nov 07, All day
Main Library
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Register
The Young and the Restless (0-2 year olds) INDOORS - An indoor sing-along storytime!
Thu, Nov 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Mosaics - part of the art for older adult workshop series (55 & up)
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Apple Watch - Why get one?
Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Adjustment of Status - How to Obtain a Green Card
Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library
Virtual Memory Cafe
Thu, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials
Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Walk-in Legal Clinic - Talk with a lawyer for free!
Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Purple Crayon Players Storytime
Fri, Nov 08, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
Graphic Novel Book Club for Kids! - Global
Fri, Nov 08, 4:10pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
PEPL Pop-Up - Partners of the Evanston Public Library Pop-Up
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Saturday Repair Cafe 11/9 - A Climate Action Program
Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Robert Crown Community Center - Lobby
Register
Dungeons & Dragons!
Sat, Nov 09, 12:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
This event is full
Language Cafe (in partnership w/ INT'L CAFE)
Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Puzzle & Cookbook Swap
Sat, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Rainbow Cafe
Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Room B/C
Evanston author Leilani Garrett: After the Burn
Sun, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Hearts of Readers - Storytime and activity
Mon, Nov 11, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library
Crown Storytime - Mondays, November 11 - December 9
Mon, Nov 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Mosaics - part of the art for older adult workshop series (55 & up)
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Cancelled
Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness for Older Adults
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Cancelled
All By Myself
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library
Crown Storytime - Mondays, November 11 - December 9
Mon, Nov 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Paper Making Workshop - A Big Read Event
Mon, Nov 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Falcon Room (303)
Safer Sex for ALL! - Virtual Talk
Mon, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Zoom Robert Crown (Virtual)
"The Tale of Genji" book discussions - A Mission Impossible Book Group
Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)
"The Tale of Genji" book discussions - A Mission Impossible Book Group
Mon, Nov 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
New venue Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
PEPL (Partners of the Evanston Public Library) - PEPL Monthly Meeting
Mon, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Register
Time for Twos
Tue, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Sexual Health Awareness
Tue, Nov 12, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Library - Lobby
Finance Committee Meeting - Library Board
Tue, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library - Library Board Room (406),Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)
CJE Senior Life outpost for senior benefits/resources
Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)
Teen Board Game Afternoon
Wed, Nov 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Cancelled
All By Myself
Wed, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library
LEGO Club for Teens! - @ The Innovation Station
Wed, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Facilities Committee Meeting - Library Board
Wed, Nov 13, 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Main Library - Library Board Room (406),Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)
Art+Poetry Workshop - A Big Read Event
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)
Into to Crochet - Innovation Station
Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - The Loft
SERIE DE EMPRENDIMIENTO
Wed, Nov 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Fall Scavenger Hunt: The Impkins Return!
Thu, Nov 14, All day
Main Library
The Young and the Restless (0-2 year olds) INDOORS - An indoor sing-along storytime!
Thu, Nov 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Mosaics - part of the art for older adult workshop series (55 & up)
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
aha! (active healthy aging)
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Community Ctr, 1801 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 - Dance Studio (on the 2nd floor)
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Tips & Tricks with your iPhone
Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Virtual Memory Cafe
Thu, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)
"The Tale of Genji" book discussions - A Mission Impossible Book Group
Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Making greeting cards
Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Adult Tabletop Games - Innovation Station
Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - The Loft
Jammie Time
Thu, Nov 14, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Purple Crayon Players Storytime
Fri, Nov 15, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Fri, Nov 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Conference Room East (311),Conference Room West (308)
Register
OAsis - For Older Adults ages 60+
Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library
Safer Sex for ALL!
Sun, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Room B/C
Hearts of Readers - Storytime and activity
Mon, Nov 18, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library
Crown Storytime - Mondays, November 11 - December 9
Mon, Nov 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness for Older Adults
Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Cancelled
All By Myself
Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Main Library
Crown Storytime - Mondays, November 11 - December 9
Mon, Nov 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Wider Net Book Group - A Council of Dolls by Mona Susan Power
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New venue Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)
Sewing 101 Introduction - Innovation Station
Mon, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - The Loft
This event is full
Death Café November 2024 - Drink Tea, Eat Cake and Discuss Death
Mon, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Center - Multipurpose Room B/C
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Register
Time for Twos
Tue, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Alzheimer's Assoc. Caregiver Support Group
Tue, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Cancelled
Understanding the Maze of Medicare
Wed, Nov 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Main Library
Cancelled
All By Myself
Wed, Nov 20, 1:30pm - 2:10pm
Main Library
"The Tale of Genji" book discussions - A Mission Impossible Book Group
Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - Small Meeting Room (108)
Rebel STEAMers
Wed, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Management Committee Meeting - Library board
Wed, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Library Board Room (406),Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)
Law At The Library - Changes to Tax Law: Know Before You File!
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CPL Zoom
Register
Cricut 101 Workshop - The Innovation Station
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - The Loft
Library Board Meeting - Library Board Meeting
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107),Zoom Main 1 (Virtual)
SERIE DE EMPRENDIMIENTO
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
LEGO Club for Grown Ups - Not Your Kids LEGO Club
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Temperance Beer Co
Family Storytime and Craft
Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:10pm
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith - Two-time James Beard Foundation award winner
Wed, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Illinois Libraries Present - Virtual
Register
The Young and the Restless (0-2 year olds) INDOORS - An indoor sing-along storytime!
Thu, Nov 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Apple Maps and GPS
Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Virtual Memory Cafe
Thu, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials - Online shopping bargains
Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
zoom - a link will be sent after you register
Listen Up! - (Audio)book Club
Thu, Nov 21, 4:10pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Anime Club
Thu, Nov 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Loft (Teen Space)
Purple Crayon Players Storytime
Fri, Nov 22, 9:30am - 10:15am
Main Library - Children's Room
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Fri, Nov 22, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library
Register
Singsong
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room (104)
Intro to 3D Modeling - Innovation Station
Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Evanston Public Library Main - Innovation Station
Game Play Sunday
Sun, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Library - Children's Room
Adult Dungeons & Dragons - Innovation Station
Sun, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 5:45pm
Main Library - The Loft
Hearts of Readers - Storytime and activity
Mon, Nov 25, 10:15am - 10:35am
Main Library
Crown Storytime - Mondays, November 11 - December 9
Mon, Nov 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness for Older Adults
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Crown Storytime - Mondays, November 11 - December 9
Mon, Nov 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Fall Spa Day
Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Better Off Read Book Group: Kairos
Mon, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Register
Tuesday Repair Café - Nov. 26 - A Climate Action Program
Tue, Nov 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Robert Crown Community Center - Rooms B &C
Register
Free Community HIV/STI Screening with Howard Brown Health
Tue, Nov 26, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107),Small Meeting Room (108)
Tween Anime Club
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
This event is full
Language Cafe - Additional Location - Robert Crown Branch Library!
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
This event is full
Virtual True Crime Book Group - What Happened to Paula by Katherine Dykstra
Tue, Nov 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Zoom Main 2 (Virtual)
Little Builders: Books and Block Play
Wed, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
AFSCME Union Meeting - AFSCME Union Meeting
Wed, Nov 27, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
Anime Club for Grown Ups - @ The Innovation Station
Wed, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
SERIE DE EMPRENDIMIENTO
Wed, Nov 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Robert Crown Branch Library - Robert Crown Multipurpose Room
Cancelled
English as a Second Language - with Oakton College
Fri, Nov 29, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Main Library - Community Meeting Room (107)
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