Learn more about mental health
Join us for our “Mental Health is Essential” series for topical conversations about mental health with presenters from local organizations in the field.
- Day & Time: Quarterly, 6pm – 7pm
- Location: Virtual or In-Person at Main Library
- Upcoming Mental Health Programs
Understand the maze of Medicare
An expert in the Medicare field shares knowledge on Medicare and what is covered or not by the program. Learn about Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage.
- Day & Time: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am – 12:30pm
- Location: Virtual or In-Person at Main Library
- Upcoming Maze of Medicare Programs
Stay healthy as you age
Aha! (active healthy aging) provides free monthly group fitness sessions for Older Adults ages 60+ with Evanston fitness professionals.
- Day & Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 11am – 12pm
- Location: In-Person at Robert Crown Community Center, Room B/C
- Upcoming Aha! Fitness Sessions
Join a supportive community of those experiencing memory changes and their caregivers
Memory Cafe is a supportive and engaging community featuring a different theme for each meeting, including: music, armchair travel, brain games, and more. You can attend virtually or in person. Questions? Contact evanstonmemorycafe@cityofevanston.org or call 847-448-8620
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 2pm – 3pm
- Location: Virtual Zoom
- Upcoming Virtual Memory Cafes
- Day & Time: 3rd Saturdays, 1pm – 2pm
- Location: In-Person at Main Library
- Upcoming In-Person Memory Cafes
Dementia Caregivers Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, provides a confidential support group for caregivers of those experiencing memory changes. No reservation required.
- Day & Time: 3rd Tuesday, 6:30pm – 8pm
- Location: In-Person at Main Library
- Upcoming Dementia Caregivers Support Groups
Get screened for HIV & STIs
Howard Brown Health provides free community HIV and STI screenings at our library. Services that are provided are HIV prevention counseling, rapid HIV screening (finger prick), and confidential syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening.
- Day & Time: 4th Tuesdays, 3pm – 7pm
- Location: In-Person at Main Library
- Upcoming Screenings
No reservation required. First come, first served. For more screening sites and information, see howardbrown.org/outreach
Find health and wellness resources
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