 Standing Rock: Photographs of an Indigenous Movement. American Indian journalist, Levi Rickert, whose photos will be on display at the Library through December, talks about his photos taken at Standing Rock. There, the resistance to stop the Dakota Access oil pipeline epitomized the struggle for indigenous water rights and tribal sovereignty. Register. Saturday, December 1, 3 to 5 pm, Falcon Room, Main Library
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 Movie: BlackkKlansmen. Determined to make a name for himself, the first African American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs police department bravely sets out to infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. December 1, 3:30 pm., Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Movie: Crazy Rich Asians. Rachel Chu, an American-born Chinese professor, travels to her boyfriend Nick's hometown of Singapore for a wedding. Nick is from an impossibly wealthy family, he's perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia, and every woman in his ultra-rarefied social class wants to bring Rachel down. Friday, December 7, 6 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library.
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Inside Look: Mansfield Park. Explore the literary and historical context of Mansfield Park with Northlight Theatre, through a discussion and Q&A with award-winning playwright Kate Hamill and a scholar from the Jane Austen Society. Monday, December 10, 6:30 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library. |
Best Children's Books 2018. EPL Children’s Librarians, Betsy Bird and Brian Wilson reveal 101 Great Children's Books of the Year in a fun and lively presentation for all adults interested in quality books and reading for children. They will be joined by special guest Cozbi A.Cabrera, the illustrator of several books for children, including My Hair is a Garden. Get some great holiday giving and holiday reading ideas.Saturday, December 1, 10 am, Community Meeting Room, Main Library
View the complete list of 101 Great Books for Kids 2018.
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Book Discussion Groups. EPL offers a wide range of book discussion groups including: History, Read-Ability Book Group, Keepinitreal Non-Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Graphic Novels, and more.
In December, two book discussions will feature holiday reading and gift ideas: one will be held at the Chicago Ave./Main St. Branch and the other at the North Branch.
 Read the assessment of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion needs at EPL. Join us on our journey to make Evanston Public Library an institution that better meets the diverse needs and expectations of all residents. Read the report. Then, send us your feedback. We want to hear from YOU. Please submit your feedback by November 30.
En enero, usando un consultante externo, DeEtta Jones and Associates, nosotros comisionamos una evaluación sobre las necesidades de equidad, diversidad e inclusión en EPL. Te animamos a que nos acompañes en nuestro viaje para hacer la Biblioteca Pública de Evanston una institución que pueda acomodar las diversas necesidades y expectativas de todos los residentes. Lea el informe y envíenos sus comentarios. Queremos oír de USTED. Por favor envíe sus comentarios antes del 30 de noviembre.
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Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits. This workshop focuses on several key Social Security planning issues faced by retirees and near-retirees. Strategies for obtaining the most advantageous Social Security benefits will be explained and recent changes in the system clarified. Read more and register. Thursday, December 6, 6:30 pm, Falcon Room, Main Library |
 Power Hour of Crafts. Make and decorate a popsocket for a phone! Materials will be provided. 3rd - 5th grade only. Register. Wednesday, November 28, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library
Purple Crayon Players Storytime and Craft. Come hear stories read by students at Northwestern University studying theater for young audiences! The theme is Apples and Pumpkins! Books and craft geared to 3 though 7 year olds, Friday, November 30, 4 pm, Main Library.
D65 Half-Day Afternoon Activities. Cardboard Gingerbread Pop Up Craft with Blick / Hour of Code for All; register. / Hour of Code for Girls; register. / Read with Me! Wednesday, December 5, Main Library
Robot Party. Make robots dance, bowl and more! Recommended for 4th grade and up. Drop in. Friday, December 7, 4 to 6 pm. Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church St.
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Bring your child to storytime in Mandarin taught by native Mandarin speakers. Tuesday, December 11, 10:00 to 10:30 am, Barbara Friedberg Storytelling Room, Main Library
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 ACA Open Enrollment. Schedule a free appointment with a certified health insurance navigator at 773-519-3632 or email fuflans@gmail.com. Also: informational event for Get Covered Illinois, Wednesday, December 5, 5 to 9 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library.
Free Community HIV and STI Testing. HIV prevention counseling. Rapid HIV screening. Confidential STI screenings. Next: Monday, December 10, 3 to 7 pm, Small Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Red Cross CPR Certification Training. NU Health Corps Trainers teach two 3-hour afternoon sessions. Get more information and register. Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. Main Library.
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Memory Cafe. Memory Cafes are enrichment activities for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. In December, we're teaming up with the Art Institute of Chicago and CJE SeniorLife for Art in the Moment. Registration encouraged. Please call SASI at 847-8647274 or contact info@sasiathome.org. Saturday, December 15, 1 to 3 pm, Falcon Room, Main Library. |
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Today your gift to Evanston Public Library makes twice the difference. A generous group of Fund for Excellence Committee members and friends have pledged to match dollar-for-dollar all contributions received by midnight tonight! Join our community of donors as we work to meet this $35,000 Challenge Match, and help us better serve the diverse expectations and needs of all Evanston residents.
Together we lift the community higher. Please donate now.
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