Learn technology skills
One on One Tech Training provides individual help for specific technology problems with computers, phones, and devices. Available in English or español.
- Day & Time: Available during day and evening hours
- Location: In-person or virtual
- Contact Info: Call 847-448-8635 to make an appointment
Virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials are group classes where you will learn technology basics and increase your comfort level with technology. Class topics include: texting, phone camera, Windows 10, privacy, the cloud, and more.
- Day & Time: Most Thursdays, 11 am – 1 pm
- Location: Virtual Zoom
- Contact Info: Call 847-448-8635 or see our calendar here to register
Get books and movies delivered to you
Evanston residents who have difficulty coming in because of illness or disability may receive home delivery of library materials from a volunteer. This is our “Books on Wheels” service.
Contact Info: Call 847-448-8640 or email booksonwheels@cityofevanston.org to sign up
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. No registration required.
Virtual
- Day & Time: Thursdays, 2 pm – 3 pm
- Location: Virtual Zoom, see our calendar here for the Zoom link
- Contact Info: Call 847-448-8620 or email evanstonmemorycafe@cityofevanston.org
In-person
- Day & Time: Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 1 pm – 2 pm
- Location: Falcon Room, Main Library
- Contact Info: Call 847-448-8620 or email evanstonmemorycafe@cityofevanston.org
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: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
- Location: Community Meeting Room, Main Library
Stay healthy as you age
Aha! (active healthy aging) provides free monthly group fitness sessions for Older Adults ages 60+ with Evanston fitness professionals. Will it be Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Calisthenics, Seated Weight Training, Tai Chi? There will be different sessions each month. No reservation required.
- Day & Time: Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 11 am – 12 pm
- Location: Robert Crown Community Center, Room B/C
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: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11 am – 12:30 pm
- Location: Virtual Zoom
- Contact info: Call 847-448-8630 or see our calendar here to register