 Saturday, January 11, February 8 & 22, 8:30 am, Chicago Ave/Main St (CAMS) Branch OR Saturday, January 25, February 1 & 15, 8:30 am, North Branch
Visual information matters more than ever.. Pie charts and columns have been replaced by beautifully designed graphics that convey a message. This sequence of three classes explores
Microsoft Excel’s charting capabilities, including Pivot charts. Each
class will build on the previous one, but attendees may attend
individual classes. These workshops assume that participants have
created basic charts. Register for an email reminder for classes at Chicago Ave/ Main St. Branch or North Branch.
Thursday, February 13, 9:30-11 am, Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Learn how to make full use of Excel to manage grants through
their life cycle. The focus will be on the capabilities of Excel, rather
than on teaching specific skills. Please register online or by calling the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630.
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 Winter Reading Program at the Branches: through January 25, 2014, North Branch and Chicago Ave./Main Street (CAMS) Branch
Families are invited to participate in our Winter Reading Program.
Activities include "Read a poetry book," "Make a meal together," and
"Visit the Library." Logs can be picked up at either branch and returned
when 12 of the 16 activities are completed. This is a fun way to spend time together as a family when you come in out of
the snow. (New Branch Hours: Monday 10 am-8 pm and
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 am-6 pm.)
Tail Waggin' Tutors: Kids Can Practice and Improve Reading Skills by Reading to a Dog!
Sign up for a 4-week session at the Main Library.
Sign up for a 4-week session at the North Branch.
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 The community is invited to participate as the Evanston Public Library honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 20, with fun activities, informative talks and inspiring performances by and for all ages. See complete list of events here.
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 Friday, January 10, Seminar Room, Third Floor, Main Library 9:30am -6pm
Saturday, January 18, Saturday, February 1, Saturday, February 15, Teen Loft Main Library 9:30 am-6 pm
Not sure how to fill out the FAFSA form to apply for financial aid for college? Take
advantage of these one-on-one FAFSA assistance sessions. Whether you
haven’t even started yet, you’re ready to submit or you just have some
questions, a representative from the Illinois Student Assistance
Commission (ISAC) can walk you through the process step-by-step and give
you the answers you need. To sign up email
rneumeier@cityofevanston.org
with your preferred time slot or call The Loft at 847-448-8625. For
juniors or seniors and their parents/guardians. Bilingual assistance is
available.
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 Can't make it to a daytime story program or looking for a fun early evening activity? Then Family Storytime and Craft is the one for you and your child, ages 2-9. EPL storytimes have been called "the best" by Make It Better. Led by Martha Meyer, you and your little one will read stories, sing songs and make a craft. Different theme each week, starting with...dinosaurs. Children learn that fun and interesting things happen when they read books! No registration necessary, but call us at 847-448-8610, tell us you're coming and we'll be ready for you!
Make 2014 a year of reading pleasure and accomplishment for your child. For a complete listing of our many storytimes, check out our calendar. Or call us at 847-448-8610 and let us help you choose.
For storytime en Español, come to Vamos a Jugar.
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 The Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University and the Evanston Public Library are teaming up to bring those in need not only a delicious meal, but a delicious "read" as well. Volunteers will be adding library reading materials to their meal deliveries. Get information about volunteering at The Campus Kitchen at Northwestern University.
Would you like to volunteer during the tax
season, helping families move closer to financial security? The Center
for Economic Progress is coming to the Library in January. They are
recruiting for volunteers to work one-on-one with low-income families.
No experience is necessary. All training is provided. Register to
volunteer online or call 312-630-0288 for more information.
To learn about volunteer opportunities at the Evanston Public Library, contact Mary Kling at mkling@cityofevanston.org.
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