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Summer Fun Continues!

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

Back to School Scavenger Hunt

'Build your backpack' by searching for pictures of glue, scissors, a ruler and more in the Children's Room at the Main Library!

Summer Highlight

Ask a Master Gardener

Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will be in the lobby of the Main Library on select Saturdays to answer your gardening questions!

Don't Miss This

End of Summer Bonfire: Murder Mystery Night!

Aug 18th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gather around the bonfire for s’mores and dive into a chilling murder mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. Grades 6th-12th

August Events

July/August Events

Pride Karaoke!

Aug 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sing your heart out to your favorite songs by iconic LGBTQ+ artists, and learn new ones along the way.

Anime Club for Adults

Aug 7th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watch anime, play games, make crafts, argue about what show is the best, and, of course, eat delicious Japanese snacks. Ages 18 & Up.

Yarn & Beyond, part of a series

Calling all fiber artists! Join us at Yarn & Beyond: Fiber Arts Club to work on your craft and meet other hobbyists in your community!

Adult Dungeons and Dragons, part of a series

Join us for adults in-person sessions on the Dungeons and Dragons! Ages 18 & Up. These are beginner-friendly sessions, so if you're new…

Fuel Summer Possibilities

Summer Giving at EPL

This summer, EPL is raising $40,000 to support a season full of possibilities, and we need your help. Help us reach our goal!

This Month’s Staff Choice List

More sun than fun

Audiobook mysteries set in an exotic locale. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and beware, travel can be murderous.

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Read the Latest Library News! Choose from our newsletters: Main Library, Children's or Robert Crown Branch OR sign-up for all three!

What to Read This Summer

Books With Summer in the Title

Summer is in full swing! Whether you're looking for a beach read, a vacation read or a stay-cation read, check out these summery titles!

Americkensiana

Explore Americana tales with a Dickensian twist—rich in unforgettable, charismatic characters.

Take a hike

Stories of life changing walks. Perfect listens to accompany you on an amble, or inspire one.

Books If You Loved "Sinners" (2025)

Do you love the Ryan Coogler film Sinners? Checkout these read-alikes.

Join the PEPL!Join the PEPL!

The Partners of the Evanston Public Library is the independent 501(c)3 organization that supports the mission of the Library through fundraising and volunteerism. 

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