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 To celebrate national hot dog day this week, we've got some frank book suggestions for you.
1. Hot Doug's: The Book by Doug Sohn (print): Sohn takes the reader on a fun, irreverent trip through the history of hot dogs, his restaurant, and the many patrons -- both famous and average Joe -- who have declared Sohn the king of dogs.
2. Haute Dogs: Recipes for Delicious Hot Dogs, Buns, and Condiments by Russell Van Kraayenberg (print): Hot dogs get a fresh and tasty twist, with recipes inspired by everything from south-of-the-border BBQ to Japanese fusion to modern food-cart cuisine.
3. Famous Nathan: a family saga of Coney Island, the American dream, and the search for the perfect hot dog by Lloyd Handwerker (print): Founded in 1916, Famous Nathan's based its reputation on hard work, quality ingredients, and affordable prices. This book offers a portrait not just of a man and a family, but the changing face of a nation through a century of promise and progress.
 In 2018, the Library launched the Memory Cafe, a program designed to connect and support patrons living on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. Nearly three years later, the group has grown into a wonderful community that's continued meeting virtually throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, when many seniors were more isolated than ever.
The Memory Cafe is continuing to bring people together in 2021. Read all about the future of the group here.
The Evanston Care Network is a free, easy to use online hub that connects people to food, shelter, mental health care, housing, rental assistance and childcare resources—and so much more. And it's searchable in more than 100 languages.
Formed in partnership between the Library, the City of Evanston, Amita St. Francis and the Evanston Community Foundation, the Evanston Care Network was launched last year and played a huge role in the city's efforts to support community members during the pandemic. And it's continuing to serve Evanston residents and their diverse needs to this day. Visit the Evanston Care Network as well as our comprehensive Community Organization Directory here.
 The Library heads to the great outdoors! Take a look at some of these events happening soon:
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When Coded Beats Come Alive: Come and learn how to code a beat in Tunepad using Python. Then have your creation played by a live band! Grades 6-12. Wednesday, July 28, 6 pm. Register.
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Film It! Mini Movie Screening: All summer long Evanston kids in grades 5-8 have been working on creating their own mini movies through the Citywide STEM Challenge: Film It! Join us in Mason Park for fun hands-on activities. Once the sun starts to set we'll screen the community premiere of everyone's films! Thursday, July 29, 7:30-9 pm. Register.
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Friday Family Fun Night: Join the fun at Elks Park as we gather outdoors for summer reading, games, and activities. City staff will be offering a light meal. Friday, August 6, 6 pm.
TMAC Book Club: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Friday, July 23, 6:30 pm. Register.
Better Off Read Book Discussion Group: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar. Monday, July 26, 7 pm. Register.
True Crime Book Club: Death Sentence: The Inside Story of the John List Murders by Joe Sharkey. Tuesday, July 27, 7 pm. Register.
Outside the Lines: A Graphic Novel Book Club: Monstress Volume 1: Awakening by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda. Thursday, July 29, 7 pm. Register.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group: The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa. Wednesday, August 4, 7 pm. Register.
LGBT+ Book and Film Club: Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera. Friday, August 20, 6:30 pm. Register.
True Crime Book Group: Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green. Tuesday, August 24, 7 pm. Register.
Outside the Lines: A Graphic Novel Book Club: BTTMFDRS by Ezra Claytan Daniels & Ben Passmore. Thursday, August 26, 7 pm. Register.
Learn about the history and future of Chicago Theater with Mark Larson, author of Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater; Lorena Diaz and Wendy Mateo, new co-artistic directors of Teatro Vista; Ken-Matt Martin, the new artistic director of Victory Gardens Theater; and B.J. Jones (click "Leadership"), longtime artistic director of Northlight Theatre. Thursday, August 5, 7 pm. Register.
 Understanding the Maze of Medicare: This program, repeating monthly through December, covers the ‘ABC & D’s’ of Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage. It will be led by Eric Slaughter, who has been taking care of Medicare clients for the past 17 years and offers plans in 16 states, including Illinois. Summer sessions take place Thursdays at 7 pm on July 28 and August 25. Register for the July 28 session or the August 25 session.
Community HIV/STI Screening: Staff from Howard-Brown Health will bring their mobile vehicle to the Robert Crown Center parking lot to conduct HIV/STI screening. No registration is required. Walk-ups are welcome. Thursday, July 29, 3 - 7 pm.
Memory Café: Experience a weekly, virtual social hour for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. This week's café will focus on music! Thursday, August 5, 11 am. Read more.
Mental Health is Essential: Join us for a presentation and conversation about mental health resources in Evanston. Tuesday, August 10, 7 pm. Register.
The Library is looking for a full-time marketing and communications manager. We seek a curious, energetic, flexible, collaborative and confident communications professional who is dedicated to accuracy, has proven project management experience and works well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. If that sounds like you, we'd love to get to know you! Learn more about the position and apply here.
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