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Elacsha: Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Victoria Jamieson
Khari: Programming for Game Design by Wally Wang
Morgan: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Kennedy: Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
Katrina: Between Two Brothers by Crystal Allen
Daisy: The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa
![teens sewing at MLK Day](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ILEVANSTON/2024/08/10074827/img-6914_original.jpg) Calling all middle schoolers, The Sew It Challenge is open to all D65 students and Evanston residents in 5th-8th grade. The Challenge is simple, join us for 8 workshops to learn the basics to machine sewing. We will provide you with all of the supplies. No experience is required. Whether you've never used a sewing machine before, you're thinking about sewing a button, making a plush animal, or cosplay costumes, we’ve got you covered. For 8 weeks, we will be holding workshops from 4-5:30pm to teach you everything you need to begin your sewing journey. At the end, complete our final project reusable maxi-pads that will be sent to an organization called Girls 4 Girls Ghana to help fight period poverty. Did you know that girls in Ghana and other parts of the world miss 20% of school due to not having menstrual supplies? Join the Challenge today for a chance to win cool prizes. The Challenge begins Oct. 7th. For more information please email emadison@cityofevanston.org and register here!
Are you an older sewer? Come join us for Sewing 101 in the new Innovation Station!
Monday, September 9, 6-7:30pm, Innovation Station, Main Library. Ages 15+. Register.
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September 15 kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out our events to see how you can get involved to celebrate:
Support Local Business: Sunday, September 15, 12-6pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Check it out!
Noche de Juegos: Friday, September 27, 6-8pm, Levy Senior Center. Register.
Lasercut Papel Picado: Sunday, September 29, 1-3pm, Innovation Station, Main Library. Register.
![book store](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ILEVANSTON/2024/08/10074632/5668183/olena-bohovyk-ft-wn-k5yh8-unsplash_crop.jpg) Kickoff Event: Saturday, September 21, 1-4pm, Main Library. Check it out!
Papermaking: Monday, September 23, 5:30-7:30pm, Falcon Room, Main Library. Register.
Art + Poetry: Wednesday, September 25, 6-7pm, Small Meeting Room, Main Library. Register.
Evanston Public Library was awarded a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to provide our community with free copies of Ross Gay’s book of poetry Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, to be given away at a variety of events from September through May. In partnership with Hive Center For The Book Arts, we will be hosting art and poetry workshops, as well as other events, around the themes of this book of poetry, with a focus on gratitude and joy for where we live. All ages welcome!
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Thursday, September 12, 4-5:30pm, The Loft, Main Library. Register.
Are your robots ready to rumble? Learn the basics of a Sphero BOLT and build a BattleBot capable of knocking over opposing Bots. Grades 6th-12th.
Get ready to dive into robotics with Sphero BOLT. This round, programmable robot is perfect for coders of all levels, from beginners to pros. Use your creativity to build your very own BattleBot using plastic cups, craft sticks, skewers, and other materials. Do not miss out on the chance to claim victory in the BattleBot showdown!
![stormtroopers](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ILEVANSTON/2024/08/10075328/5668184/daniel-k-cheung-nxknn2l4fdw-unsplash_crop.jpg) Wednesday, September 18, 1-3pm, Innovation Station, Main Library. Register.
Thursday, September 19, 1-3pm, Innovation Station, Main Library. Register.
Test your LEGO building skills, either alone or with a team, in this ultimate LEGO challenge for the chance to win! Grades 6-12.
How quickly can you or your team complete a LEGO build? Work together as you race against the clock—and other teams for the chance to win prizes! ! Up to 3 people per team. If you do not want to compete, you are also welcome to come and free build! Make sure to register everyone that is coming!
Join us in our new makerspace, The Innovation Station, located right across from the Loft on the third floor of the Evanston Public Library.
![colored pencils](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ILEVANSTON/2024/08/10075287/5668185/jess-bailey-l3n9q27zulw-unsplash_crop.jpg) Rebel STEAMers: Wednesday, September 18, 2-3:30pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Knit n' Lit Night: Thursday, September 26, 6-8pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Check it out!
On-going awesomeness
![anime character sitting on a computer](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/ILEVANSTON/2024/08/10075325/5668186/brandon-salabarria-fr3mmybano-unsplash_crop.jpg) Dungeons and Dragons!
Saturday, September 14, 12-3:30pm, Main Library. Register.
Join us for in-person sessions of Dungeons and Dragons! Character building will be for the first hour, from 12-1pm. Gameplay will be from 1-3:30pm.These are beginner-friendly sessions, so if you're new to D&D, please join us! If you're not new, please come all the same! Grades 6-12.
Language Cafe!
Saturday, September 14, 1-3pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library. Register.
Tuesday, September 24, 6-8pm, Multipurpose Room, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Need help practicing another language? Join us for language conversation practice and intercultural exchange! We will pair you up with someone who wants to learn your native language and you can help each other! The more people who come, the more language learning we can support!
Anime Club!
Thursday, September 19, 5:30-7pm, Teen Loft, Main Library. Register.
Love anime and manga? Join us at Robert Crown for Anime Club. We will watch anime, argue about what show is the best, and eat delicious and sometimes weird Japanese snacks. Each month we will also feature an Anime themed project, such as making buttons from old manga or designing a vinyl sticker. Grades 6-12.
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