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Vaccinations: Those who live or work in Evanston are encouraged to complete the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Contact Form (español). By completing this form, you indicate your interest in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and will be contacted by the City’s Health and Human Services Department as soon as the vaccine is available to you. The City is currently vaccinating adults 80 and older. Please complete this form for each member of your household. Learn more about the vaccination process.
Check out these local COVID-19 Resources:
 For Valentine's Day, we're exploring the many forms of romance.
1. The Honey Don't List by Christina Lauren (print book, also available in ebook, eaudiobook, large print, cd, and playaway format): Two very different couples: one out of love, the other trying to ignore that they're quickly falling. Features a heroine with a nerve disorder. One of many books written by two friends who teamed up.
2. Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole (print book,eaudiobook): This novella is a great introduction to the prolific Alyssa Cole. A stalled subway train offers a second chance at love for two women.
3. Teach Me by Olivia Dade (print book): Two teachers, later in life, each with baggage, and a plus size heroine...what's not to love?
Special thanks to Bea and Lea at therippedbodicela.com. Check out their diversity report and site for more great romance reads.
The True Crime Book Club kicks off this month! Do you love podcasts and shows about famous lawbreakers? Are you fascinated by kidnappings, corporate crimes, cults, and homicides? This group is for you! For our first meeting,we'll discuss Tori Telfer's Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History. Tuesday, February 23, 7 pm. Register.
More upcoming book discussions:
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Parents After Bedtime Read Aloud Book Club: Guide your kids to excellent books about race and equity. No preparation required; parents, just enjoy librarians reading aloud to you for a change. Tuesday, February 9, 8 pm. Register.
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African American Literature Virtual Book Discussion: All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson. Wednesday, February 10, 7 pm. Register.
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Wider Net Book Group: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata. Monday, February 15, 7 pm. Register.
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NEW! Outside the Lines: A Graphic Novel Book Club reads graphic novels by or featuring: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and religious and ethnic minorities. The premier pick is Incognegro by Matt Smith. Thursday, February 18, 6 pm. Register.
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Better Off Read Book Group: The Cooking Gene by Michael W. Twitty. Monday, February 22, 7 pm. Register.
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History Book Discussion Group: In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. Monday, March 1, 7 pm. Register.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group: The Death of the Necromancer by Martha Wells. Wednesday, March 3, 7 pm. Register.
 The Climate Resiliency Series continues through April, focusing on the global and local impact of climate change. Upcoming events include:
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Environmental Racism and Community Gardens: Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 pm. Register.
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Climate Change in Africa: Sources, Impacts and Mitigation: Thursday, February 25, 6:30 pm. Register.
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Garden Clean Up with Good Insects in Mind: Wednesday, March 3, 5:00 pm. Register.
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Limpieza Verde: Jueves, 4 de marzo, 7:00 pm. Register.
Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change is a pilot program of the American Library Association. View the complete series schedule.
Fight Climate Change with Sun, Wind, Water & Nuclear Energy: A Two-Session Mini-Course offered by the Northwestern University Emeriti Organization. Learn about strategies to combat climate change by eliminating greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels used to generate electricity. Taught by Elmer Lewis, professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science.
- The first lecture on Tuesday, March 9, 7 pm., focuses on the amounts of electricity currently produced from fossil fuel as well as low-carbon sources.
- The second lecture on Tuesday, March 16, 7 pm., focuses on the challenges of large-scale use of intermittent solar and wind energy and the economics of electricity supply. Register for both.
 Your Perfect Match! Find a new book to love with LitMatch! Go to the Evanston Public Library Facebook page on Thursday, February 11, 2-8 pm, and Friday, February 12, 12-6 pm and ask EPL staff to recommend your next read! Get matched anytime at epl.org/litmatch.
Plus, LitMatch is now available on the EPL app! Learn about the EPL app and more here!
 Vitalant Community Blood Drive and Antibody Testing: Vitalant will be on site hosting a community blood drive with antibody testing. Appointments are required; call 877-258-4825 or visit Vitalant.org, select "Donate" and search by group code 065B. Donors will receive a coupon for a free pint of Culver's frozen custard. Saturday, February 6, 11 am to 4 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library.
Take Charge of Your Health: Join Age Options for a six-week workshop to discover ways to build skills and gain confidence in managing your health. Join from the comfort of your own home. Tuesday, February 9, 1 pm. Register.
Mental Health is Essential Series: Self Care for Mental Wellness: Dr. Adia Gooden talks about how to care of yourself and your mental wellness during the pandemic and beyond. Tuesday, February 9, 7 pm. Register.
Memory Café. Experience a weekly, virtual social hour for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. This session is a Show and Tell about family. Thursday, February 11, 11 am. Read more.
Fika! Enjoy virtual conversation with people from Maine. Co-hosted with Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Register at epl.org. Monday through Friday at 9 am (Central Time).
EPL and CIAS Present: Strongmen — Mussolini to the Present: Please join Evanston Public Library and Northwestern's Center for International and Area Studies for this conversation about the recent history of authoritarian leadership with historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of the new book Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present. Monday, February 15, 6 pm. Register.
Evanston 2021 Consolidated Primary Election: The 2021 Consolidated Primary Election for Evanston Mayor, Clerk, and Aldermen of Wards 4 and 8 is February 23. The League of Women Voters of Evanston and EPL hosted a series of candidate forums in January and early February, which you can watch here.
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Navigating the Job Search:
- Interviewing in the Virtual Age: Learn the techniques for looking and sounding your best in an online interview. Thursday, February 11, 3 pm. Register.
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SCORE Free Small Business Mentoring: Volunteer business leaders can help you as you start or manage a business. Make appointments online at https://northchicagoscore.org or contact bob.strauss@scorevolunteer.org for scheduling assistance.
- Looking for work? Seeking employees? Need job training? Check out Illinois WorkNet.
- Find more free resources for a job search including Job Search Tech Kits with computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and curated job search information at epl.org/jobseekers.
 Skillshare Meetups: Get together with Skillshare learners in this virtual project space to share progress, experiences, and insights.
 Art Call: We're looking for Evanston-based emerging artists, musicians, and creatives, especially individuals from historically marginalized identities, for our 2021 exhibition schedule. Learn more and apply here.
Bad Art Night: Have your drawings never made it to the fridge? Still have to tell people what your painting is? Then join us for a night of no judgment and bad art. Work on any previously abandoned projects or pick up something new. Friday, February 12, 7 pm. Register.
Winter Read-A-Thon. Enjoy 28 days of great activities for your young child up to 2nd grade, along with the chance to win prizes. Don't miss this! Register at epl.org.
Read 2021! Join us in a year-long reading challenge. Move beyond the genres and authors you typically read, explore new territory, get outside of your comfort zone and expand your love of reading to include new voices and stories. No registration necessary. Complete a monthly challenge and you may win a gift card. Read more.
Evanston Care Network offers a one-stop online portal to a wide variety of social assistance resources. Need help? Visit evanstoncarenetwork.org or call 311 for assistance. English and Spanish-speaking representatives are available.
Free legal information. Half-hour appointments are available, via video chat or phone, on Tuesdays, 12-2 pm and Thursdays, 4-6 pm. Call 847-448-8630 to book an appointment. View all free legal resources.
Technology assistance. Make the most out of all your devices. View all of our upcoming technology classes. One-on-one help is also available -- to schedule an appointment, please call the Tech Desk at (847) 448-8635.
 Want a unique way to show someone special you care this Valentine’s Day? Consider showing your Library Love with a tribute gift. Donations of any amount make a big difference and have an impact that lasts longer than flowers or chocolate. With a gift $100 or more you can dedicate a bookplate in their honor, which will be added to a book in the Library’s collection. Spread the love by donating today!
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