Jammie Time. Bring your kids, ages 2 to 9, to the library in pajamas and enjoy a fun mix of pre-bedtime stories and songs.  A great time for the whole family!  No registration necessary. (PJ's not required.) Great for working parents and their kids! Thursday, August 18, 7 pm, Children's Room, Main Library.

Register for our September Storytimes starting August 29 at 9 am: online, in person, or by calling 847-448-8610. Main Children's Room staff provide programs geared to children from a few months old  through 5th grade. Storytimes start September 12th. See our wide range of storytime programming.

Donate Your Legos to Evanston's Children. You can help Evanston's kids get more Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) expertise. Donate your extra Legos. Bring your Legos to the bin in the Children's Room to donate to new, local robotics clubs! Accepting donations until August 31.

And, coming in September...The Caldecott Club, Fall Words and the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.

Our wide range of often costly information resources are yours to use free with your library card from the convenience of your own home.

Looking to buy a new refrigerator, car, microwave, camera? Check out Consumer Reports Online.

Let your children and teens know that it's easy to use the library for research assistance. Check out our Back to School Research Help.

Have investment research to do? We offer the Morningstar Investment Research Center.

We offer a wide array of book discussion groups to meet the interests of Evanston's diverse readers. Groups include Sci-Fi and Fantasy, Graphic Novels, History, Non-Fiction, African-American Lit, Latino Lit and more. New members always welcome. No long term commitment required. View all upcoming book discussions.

Explore our popular and expanding programming for computer and personal device training. Learn All About Cell Phone Plans, Microsoft Excel for Beginners or Advanced Users, Microsoft Word Basics, Individual Tech Help for Cell Phones, Tablets and Laptops, and so much more. View the complete class listings.

SCORE Chicago Presents: Exploring Business Ownership and Franchise Opportunities for New Entrepreneurs. John McLellan, of FranNet will explore the advantages and disadvantages of starting your own business.  Should you buy an existing business or buy a franchise? Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630. Monday, August 22, 7 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library.

Linkedin 201: Action Steps to Build Your Brand and Expand Your Network. Review Linkedin's highlights for small businesses. Learn some immediate action steps to build a more professional profile, and why and how to expand your network.  Get seven useful take aways. Registration is requested but not required.  Register online or call the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.

Loft Lab: Design.  Make all kinds of amazing projects from 3D design and sewing to coding and scrapbooking. Come to all the sessions or just the ones that interest you. We provide all the supplies you bring creativity.  Grades 6-12. Drop in. New on Saturdays from 1-3, the Loft, starting in September.

See all upcoming Teen Programs including the new Loft Laughs, and latest Teen DIY.

The Chicago Avenue/Main St. Branch (CAMS), at 900 Chicago Avenue,has a wide variety of programming including bilingual storytimes, a book discussion group, STEM Saturdays, crafts, movies, personalized computer training, and more. See all upcoming programs at the CAMS branch. 

(The North Branch, 2026 Central Street is closed for repairs and will reopen on August 29. The book drop is not available during this closure.)