Wednesday, July 3, 2 pm, Community Meeting Room, Main Library

Bewildered by the Bard? Try this lively, 50 minute abridgement of Shakespeare's most famous play, the perfect introduction for teens, kids, or Shakespeare novices! Performed by The Shakespeare Project of Chicago, co-sponsored by the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department.

Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5:30 pm, The Loft, Main Library

In this workshop series, we will produce different book structures and consider content.  You can come to one session or all four, but you must register for each session. Grades 6-12.

Workshop 1:  Origami Books and Collage.  We will explore various book structures that you can make out of one sheet of paper, and experiment with different collage techniques and xerography to create an edition of artist’s books. Register.

Workshop 2:  Accordion Books and Poetry.  In this session, we will combine watercolor and poetry techniques in a gorgeous accordion book. Register.

Workshop 3:  Sewn Book Structures.  Using traditional bookbinding techniques, we will sew several signatures together to create a blank journal, to be filled with whatever your imagination requires. Register.

Workshop 4:  Box Books. Based on the inquiry questions of ‘where are you from?’ and ‘where are you going?’ we will create origami box books which use maps to explore our personal stories. Register.

Wednesday,  July 17, 3-4:30pm, Community Room, Main Library

Work with other teens to assemble three back yard ladder games. Once all the ladder games are made then we’ll have a playoff so you can try to win one of the games to take home. The top three teens in the tournament will each get one of the ladder games to keep! Please register. Grades 6-12.  A Maker Corps Program.

Wednesday, July 10, 3:30-4:30pm, Chicago Ave Main Street Branch

If you've ever wanted a  owl, dog or maybe a zombie of your own then come make one at this cute, but slightly creepy event.  Teens will learn the very basics of hand sewing and will soon be making felt owls, dogs or even zombies to take home! Please register. Grades 6-12. A Maker Corps Program.