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'The Bias Inside Us' opens Saturday!

Get ready to #RetrainYourBrain this weekend. Beginning Sat., April 9, “The Bias Inside Us," a community engagement project from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) will open at the Main Library. The project raises awareness about the social science and psychology of implicit bias, the impact of this bias and what people can do about it.

“The Bias Inside Us” features a traveling exhibition that serves as the centerpiece for local programs and activities. Explore the foundational blocks of bias, the psychology of how it forms, and how it influences behaviors both consciously and unconsciously in interactive displays. The exhibition runs until Friday, May 8, 2022. 

In addition to the exhibition itself, EPL and partner organizations throughout Evanston will host a series of events throughout the Evanston community to explore issues of bias more personally.

On Saturday afternoons throughout the exhibit, Kids Create Change will be on site to host a Community Art Build Workshop for all ages. Join us to create a community art project based on the ideas in “The Bias Inside Us.” No prior art experience is necessary.  Read more about the exhibit and the full event lineup here. 

2021 Annual Report releases in time for National Library Week!

Let's celebrate! April 3 - 9 is the American Library Association's National Library Week! And what better way to celebrate than with a look back on the past year of our relationship with the Evanston community? If you live in Evanston, our 2021 Annual Report will be arriving in the mail soon, but you can read our online version (and in Spanish, too) now. 

In 2021, the Evanston Public Library began a series of community listening sessions to engage with our community and guide the future of the Library. We also expanded our Spanish-language offerings, offered more opportunities for BIPOC staff members to join us or grow in their field, brought programming out into neighborhoods across Evanston, and so much more. We're looking forward to another year of partnership with you.

You can support us by giving a gift, volunteering your time, or even just dropping by one of our locations or sharing a post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (like the one in the links in honor of Library Week!) to let people know how the Library keeps you connected. 

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, TEENS & KIDS:

Repair Cafe: Our handy volunteers will work to bring your broken items back to life—for free! Sign up here for a designated time slot to get help fixing your broken appliances, sewing your textiles or garments, diagnosing your electronics, fixing minor issues on your bike, and more! Co-sponsored with Citizens' Greener Evanston. Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Career Counseling with Darryl Grant: Preparing for a job search? Shaping up your resume? We can help. The Library has plenty of resources for job-seekers. Book a 30-minute, individual Career Counseling appointment with our volunteer counselor, Darryl Grant, by calling 847-448-8630! Available Tuesday, April 12, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Mini Art Show: Create your own tiny masterpiece with this tiny art kit! Open to all adults regardless of skill level. Pick-up at the Crown Branch Library April 15-24 and bring your art back by May 15 to have it in the show!

Solidarity Economy 101: The solidarity economy is an alternative development framework with community at its center. It values solidarity and cooperation, equity in all dimensions, the primacy of social welfare over profits, and sustainability. Learn about the solidarity economy and how you can apply its principles to your life and community. The facilitator will present remotely but participants can attend in person. Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m. Register.

Game Misconduct: Hockey's Toxic Culture and How To Fix It: Evan Moore, reporter and co-author of Game Misconduct, will discuss hockey's toxic undercurrent which has permeated the sport throughout the junior, college, and professional levels. Moore writes at the intersection of sports, race, and culture, has been featured in Rolling Stone, Chicago Magazine, Chicago Reader, and ESPN’s The Undefeated. His hockey writing was featured in the 2019 edition of The Best American Sports Writing book series. A book signing will follow this event. Thursday, April 21, 6:30 p.m. Register. 

LITTLE-KNOWN LIBRARY SERVICES

The falcons paid us a visit!

We're keeping an eye on them to see if they decide to nest with us again this year. You can too, using our live, 24/7 Falcon Cam on YouTube! Check out our channel more resources, story times for children, and recorded lectures and seminars! (And be sure to hit that subscribe button.)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EVENTS

Mental Health is Essential: Supporting Caregivers: Join us for topical conversations about community mental health with presenters from local organizations in the field. This session will focus on understanding the complex challenges caregivers face and navigating crises experienced by our loved ones. Tuesday, April 12, 7 pm. Register.

Understanding the Maze of Medicare: This event will cover the ‘ABC & D’s’ of Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage. This session will include information on how to get started with Medicare, continuing to work on Medicare, and what is covered or not by the program. Wednesday, April 13, 11 a.m. Register.

Memory Cafe: Experience a weekly, virtual social hour for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. Each week is a different theme including: music, armchair travel, brain games, and more. Thursday, April 14, 2 p.m. Learn more.

...BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Don't forget our digital collection. No need for Netflix and Audible -- the library is free and open online 24/7 for eBooks and eAudiobooks,  Streaming Movies and TV, and eMagazines. 

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