Event List

Local author Shifa Saltagi Safadi will discuss the history and importance of World Hijab Day, followed by a reading from one of her books and a Q&A session. 

Showcasing talented young performers of classical music: sisters and violinists Annalise and Eliana Song.

Karate Kid: Legends

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

Help us pack seeds and take a few packets home. We will also discuss accessible gardening by exploring how you can garden no matter your physical ability or access to personal outdoor green space.

Marlene and Company will visit the legends and the lives of Black performers who created and popularized genres like jazz, blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and hip hop.

Talk with other members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

Need help learning to use resources in the library's makerspace? Staff can help during brief drop-in sessions as you learn to use one of the machines or specific software, or they can provide help with a specific project. 

This month we will be discussing The Cutting Season by Attica Locke.

This introductory class covers the basic functions of an iPhone. Learn about screen navigation, popular apps, and more. Bring your iPhone and your questions.

Join Melissa Leandro, one of the artists whose work is displayed in the library, in a workshop dedicated to hand-sewing appliqué.

Basic hand-sewing skills required. Materials will be provided. 

Fly Me to the Moon

This class will teach the basics of getting online, including choices of Internet browsers, basic search functions, and website conventions. 

Similar to Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides is a free online application that lets you make and format presentations.

The Evanston Dance Ensemble shares a preview of their spring show, which explores the depth and breadth of rock and roll history through original dances.

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

Wondering where the best place to look for jobs might be? This class will present many of the basic job-searching websites and look at navigation, best practices, and how to find the right job for you.

Get creative and make your own design using Gelli Plates to print on fabric. 

Bring your own piece of clothing or fabric accessory to print on. 

An English/Urdu-speaking resource navigator with Hamdard Health Alliance will be available for people to drop in to get assistance in determining their eligibility for government benefits and applying for services as appropriate.  

Learn about current research, assistive devices, and community resources for people who have been diagnosed with an eye condition or have a family member who has vision impairment.

Talk with other members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

See the art in the District 219 art show and celebrate the accomplishments of the student artists—many of whom will be in attendance.