Event List

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month we'll be getting a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun! 

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children younger than six with an adult.

Study for finals in a focused environment and fuel up with snacks.

For grade 9-12.

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

How do you get your local news? Get tips on navigating our local news scene from representatives of Chicagoland news sources Patch.com, Evanston Daily News, The Record, and Chicago Block Club.

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.  

This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Study for finals in a focused environment and fuel up with snacks.

For grade 9-12.

The Pigeon wants to read some books to you! Enjoy Mo Willems' Pigeon series with stories, literacy activities, a craft, and lots of fun.  

Interviews feel uncertain, and uncertainty creates anxiety. This workshop shows how focused preparation reduces both.

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Practice speaking English with other members of the community. Volunteer tutors will help with conversations and answer questions. 

Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music performed by the winners of this year's scholarships from the North Shore Musicians Club. Scholarship winners are music majors at local colleges and universities. A reception follows the concert.

Kids age 3-8 and their grown-ups experience a story, songs, rhymes, and a game while working on important preschool skills like letter sounds and social-emotional learning.

This event is also being held Tuesday, May 12 at 4:30 pm.

This month we'll be discussing The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng.

Study for finals in a focused environment and fuel up with snacks.

For grade 9-12.

Celebrate the 2026 Sydney Taylor Book Award book. This award is given to outstanding books for children that authentically portray the Jewish experience. We'll have snacks and do activities related to this year's winning titles.

Need someone to look over your job application materials or discuss transferrable skills? Experienced HR and talent professionals offer short, drop-in sessions for reviews and answering questions.

Use small glass tiles to create a mosaic. Stay as long as you want, have snacks, and enjoy the craft time. 

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Celebrate art and cultures from around the world in this fun, hands-on introduction to henna for grades 3–5. Explore the history and traditions of henna, watch simple designs being created.

Bring healthy rooted plants or cuttings. Take home some new plants for yourself. Whether you are a master gardener or a beginner, this is an opportunity to share questions, ideas, and tips with other community members.

Brajeswar Mukherjee, one of the most promising and captivating vocalists of his generation, is a disciple of the renowned Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty.