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Read this week's EPL KIDS newsletter.
 Bird is the word for this week's book selections!
1. The Bird Way by Jennifer Ackerman (book): a new look at how birds talk, work, play, parent, and think.
2. How to Attract Birds to Your Garden: Foods They Like, Plants They Love, Shelter They Need by Dan Rouse (book): Learn how to create a haven for birds in your garden with the best shelter, feeding and nesting environment.
3. The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson (book): A fascinating tale of a museum heist, a contemporary of Darwin's, and the author's dogged pursuit of answers.
Looking for more information about birds and birdwatching? Join us for a beginning birding program on Zoom. Thursday, April 29, 7 pm. Register here.
We're launching a brand-new literary magazine, 10th Ward Lit, to showcase the talented and diverse voices of writers all over Evanston! Why 10th Ward Lit? The name was chosen because EPL is a space for all residents of Evanston's nine wards to enjoy equitable access to resources—and is also a “10th Ward” fostering imagination and growth.
Submissions for the first issue of the magazine, "The Coronavirus Issue," will be accepted from April 16 to May 31. Poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, sequential fiction (comics), photography, and illustration will all be accepted. Learn more about the submission guidelines and how to submit here. Read the full announcement.
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Virtual Author Event: Al Vivian and Steve Fiffer discuss It’s in the Action: Memories of a Nonviolent Warrior, the memoir of civil rights leader C.T. Vivian. Co-sponsored by Bookends and Beginnings. Thursday, April 15, 7 pm. Register.
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Wider Net Book Group: Topeka School by Ben Lerner. Monday, April 19, 7 pm. Register.
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AAL (African American Literature) Book Discussion: The Mother of Black Hollywood: a memoir by Jennifer Lewis. Wednesday, April 21, 7 pm. Register.
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TMAC (Transmasculine Alliance of Chicago) Book Club: Thirty Names of Night by Zeyn Joukhadar. Friday, April 23, 6:30 pm. Register.
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True Crime Book Club: The Woman Who Stole Vermeer by Anthony M. Amore. Tuesday, April 27, 7 pm. Register.
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Outside the Lines: A Graphic Novel Book Club: Bingo Love by Tee Franklin. Thursday, April 29, 7 pm. Register.
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History Book Discussion Group: Polio: An American Story & Related Fiction by David Oshinsky. Monday, May 3, 7 pm. Register.
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Science Fiction & Fantasty Book Group: The King of Elfland's Daughter by Lord Dunsany. Wednesday, May 5, 7 pm. Register.
Book Tournament: In this 8-week tournament, patrons pit their favorite books against each other, bracket style, and vote for their favorite to come out on top. The tournament's progress will be displayed, week-by-week, at the Robert Crown Branch Library. Come cast your vote!
Read 2021! Join us in a year-long reading challenge with a new theme each month. Move beyond the genres and authors you typically read and expand your love of reading to include new voices and stories. The April theme is Poetry. No registration necessary. Complete a monthly challenge and you may win a gift card. Read more.
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Community Compost at Robert Crown Info Session: In partnership with the City's Office of Sustainability, the Robert Crown Branch Library will serve as a Community Compost Drop-off Site and a hub for composting information and troubleshooting help. If you are interested in this free, six-month-long pilot program, please fill out this form. Read more.
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Resources Matter: Ways to Prevent Waste and Recycle Right: Join Mary Allen, Recycling and Education Director at the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, as she helps us understand and master the 3 R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Thursday, April 22, 12 pm. Register.
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Lunch & Learn: Deconstruction, The Sustainable Choice: Deconstruction is the selective dismantling of building components for reuse, repurposing, recycling, and waste management. Join Anne Nicklin of Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse as she gives you a behind-the-scenes look at deconstruction sites in Evanston and the North Shore. Thursday, April 22, 1 pm. Register.
Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change is a pilot program of the American Library Association.
 An Indigenous History of the Upper Great Lakes Region: Learn about the “treaties” by which Native people were expelled from our region, the significance of tribal sovereignty, and how empowered Native nations are invoking treaty rights in contemporary environmental struggles.
This two-session mini-course focuses on the history of the region from a First Peoples perspective. It is taught by Professor Patty Loew, Director of Northwestern's Center for Native American & Indigenous Research through a collaboration with the Northwestern Emeriti Organization (NEO). Class sessions take place on two successive Tuesday evenings, May 11 and 18, at 7 pm. Register.
Black Women's Health Awareness Series—Maternal & Reproductive Health close-up: Adoption Many Black families and Black singles are choosing to build their families through adoption, yet the myth that Black singles and families don’t adopt through the formalized process of an adoption agency persists. Join Kikanza Harris, Arletta Barbel, Regina Townsend, and Myriam Borrayo for a discussion about birthing rights and reproductive options for Black parents. Thursday, April 15, 7 pm. Learn more and register.
Medicare Education 101: Have questions about Medicare changes and coverage? Need help with Medicare open enrollment? Join us for a brief overview of Medicare coverage, enrollment basics, and Medicare supplement options. Thursday, April 22, 7 pm. Register.
Memory Café. Experience a weekly, virtual social hour for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. This week's cafe will focus on music. Thursday, May 6, 11 am. Read more.
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To date, the City has administered or distributed more than 23,000 total COVID-19 vaccine doses. View and explore the City’s interactive COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard (view on mobile) for Evanston-specific data.
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All Evanston and Illinois residents 16 years and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the City's website for more information
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Are you fully vaccinated? Great! But keep in mind, we're still not sure how vaccines will affect the spread of COVID-19 in the population, so precautions still need to be taken. Learn more about the CDC's guidance for fully vaccinated people here.
- Check out the CDC's information on coronavirus variants: where they are appearing, how to best prepare, and what the current research can tell us.
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Housing Protections and Resources: This session will help individuals learn what to do if they are having trouble making rent payments. Homeowners will learn how they can temporarily pause or reduce mortgage payments when struggling financially. Presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for Money Smart Week. Friday, April 16, 12 pm. Register.
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Tips for Managing Money Ups and Downs: The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a financial blow to many U.S. individuals and families. Learn how to do your best with what you have. Learn budgeting tips and tricks to help you plan ahead and meet monthly financial obligations. Part of Money Smart Week 2021. Saturday, April 17, 10:30 am. Register.
- Evanston Public Library and Open Communities host a series of workshops covering a variety of housing and financial issues:
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Housing Post-Purchase Workshop: Get information on preventive maintenance, sustaining homeownership, taxes, foreclosure, financial pitfalls, and more. Tuesday, April 20, 12 pm. Register.
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Housing Pre-Purchase Workshop Series: This four-part workshop provides education on preparing for homeownership, budgeting and credit management, financing a home, and selecting a home. Register for each individual session on Monday, April 26, Tuesday, April 27, Wednesday, April 28, and Thursday, April 29; all from 5-7 pm.
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The State of Small Business Assistance: Join this panel discussion with representatives from the offices of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, and the Small Business Advocacy Council on the current landscape of government and other resources available to benefit small businesses. Panelists will be available for questions. Tuesday, May 4, 9 am. Register.
Who Will Win? Oscar Discussion Party: Join us to discuss the Oscar nominations, snubs, and surprises -- and predict winners of the awards. Play Oscar Bingo and you might win a $25 Target gift card! Friday, April 23, 7-9 pm. Register.
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