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Elacsha: We Don't Have Time for This by Brianna Craft
Kennedy: Bunt! : Striking Out for Financial Aid by Ngozi Ukazu
Morgan: A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
Khari: One Piece Vol. 90 by Eiichirō Oda
Katrina: Fangirl Vol. 3 by Sam Maggs
Daisy: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez
 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!
September 15 kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month! Check out our events to see how you can get involved to celebrate:
Support Local Business: Continues through October 15. Check it out!
Feria de Flores: Thursday, October 3, 4-5:30pm, Teen Loft, Main Library. Register.
Lasercut Papel Picado: Sunday, October 13, 1-3pm, Innovation Station, Main Library. Register.
 Art + Poetry Workshop: Sunday, October 13, 4-5pm, Booked, 506 Main Street. 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!
Friday, October 11, 1-3pm, The Loft, Main Library. Register.
Love robotics? Love LEGO? Join us for an exciting LEGO building challenge and build an obstacle course for a Sphero BOLT to navigate. Get ready to dive into robotics and learn how to use a Sphero BOLT! This round we will be building LEGO bricks to build a challenging obstacle course to then steer the Sphero robots over, under, around, and through the designs!
 Friday, October 25, 4-6pm, Teen Loft, Main Library. Register.
Join us for an exciting game of Werewolf, an interactive group guessing game that will keep you on your toes. (Grades 6-12)
Werewolf is an fun, interactive game of survival and strategy. In this game players are assigned roles with unique abilities and then the group works to discover the werewolves among them. Use the power of deduction while laughing, snacking and making new friends. New and experienced players are welcome!
Not into games? We will also be showing the movie, Five Nights at Freddy's!
Movie Description: Down on his luck and running out of options, Mike Schmidt agrees to take a job as a night shift security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. However, he quickly realizes that things aren't quite as they seem at Freddy's when the animatronic creatures at the restaurant come alive, hungry for revenge.
 Sleuths & Secrets: Thursday, October 3, 1-3pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Check it out!
Videogame Showdown: Friday, October 11, 2-4pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
Rebel STEAMers: Wednesday, October 16, 4-5:30pm, Robert Crown Branch Library. Register.
On-going awesomeness
 Dungeons and Dragons!
Saturday, October 12, 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, October 12, 1-3pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library. Register.
Tuesday, October 22, 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, October 17, 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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