Earth and Space Week with NASA @MyLibrary. Join us as we explore planet Earth and our Solar System though activities, films, crafts and discussions. We’ll start with a special showing of NOVA’s new film Decoding the Weather Machine with a discussion lead by partner Citizens Greener Evanston. Check out the full line-up of events: registration is open! August 18 to 25. Main Library. All ages.
Book Discussion Groups. We offer regular monthly book discussion groups including: African-American Lit, History, Narrative Non-Fiction, General Fiction, Sci-Fi and Fantasy and Graphic Novels. View all upcoming book discussions.
Fleetwood-Jourdain Pop-Up Theater. Come to the EPL lobby/children’s area to hear a very short play! The award winning Fleetwood Jourdain Theater helmed by Evanston’s own Tim Rhoze will bring great theater to share. Saturday, August 18, 10 am – 10:15 am Lobby/Children’s Room, Main Library
Muse of Fire Theatre Company presents Richard III. August 24 and 25, performed throughout the Main Library. 7:30 pm.
Films in August. A Wrinkle in Time; Decoding the Weather Machine; The Spongebob Movie; Lorraine H. Morton: A Life Worthwhile
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Hoopla – Choose from a huge array of movies, ebooks, audiobooks and more. Check out up to 6 titles per month.
Overdrive/My Media Mall – Download ebooks & audiobooks through the library catalog. Try the easy-to-use Libby app.
Biblioboard - Books, articles, streaming audio/video content and more. Explore the best independently published titles submitted by local authors.
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In Our Own Voice. Two people with mental illness share compelling, personal stories that shed light on what mental illness is and the prejudices that often come with it. Wednesday, August 8, 7 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library.
Every Object Has a Tale to Tell. Treasured objects are often passed down to remind us of memories, traditions and culture. Bring a family keepsake, or a printed photo.Join master storyteller Susan Stone and facilitator Amanda Friedeman, and create a work of art. Recommended for kids ages 5-15 and their favorite adults. Sunday, August 12, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, Illinois Holocaust Museum. Register with promo code library for free admission.
Save the Date. The Evanston Public Library Storytelling Festival will take place October 19-21. Join us for stories that move!
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The Summer Reading Program ends August 19. Complete the reading log and collect the grand prize. This year more than 4000 readers joined the program! Summer Reading makes a positive impact on learning. We thank our partners: City of Evanston, Evanston/Skokie School District 65, the McGaw YMCA, Y.O.U, Ridgeville Park District, and Family Focus for embedding reading as part of their camps and programs.
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SCORE Chicago Small Business Counseling. Counselors are ready to advise you on any facet of your small business enterprise. Appointments can be made online at chicago.score.org, or by calling 312-353-7724
Career Counseling. Get help fine-tuning your resume or mapping a job-search strategy. Call 847-448-8630 for an appointment.
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