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September Featured Event
Image Transfer Collage Event
Sep 26th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to explore image transfer techniques and paper collage. No previous art experience necessary. Makers age 55 and better are welcome!
Your Freedom to Read Matters
Banned Books Week is October 5–11. Evanston Public Library protects the freedom to read, learn, and explore diverse ideas, ensuring access to stories and perspectives that strengthen democracy and lifelong learning. By safeguarding these freedoms, we empower everyone to grow, connect, and help shape a more informed and inclusive future.
Freedom to Read Page
Staff List
PEN America's Top Ten Most Banned Books
While lists for the 2024-2025 school year are being compiled, this is PEN America's list of the most banned books in schools for 2023-2024.
ALA 10 Most Challenged Books
ALA's Ten Most Challenged Books
This is a list of the American Library Association's ten most challenged books of 2024.
The Mighty Book
News, Activities and Events
Visit a Local Museum
Museum Passes
Go on your favorite museum adventure by requesting museum passes from EPL!
Don't Miss This
The Stadium and American Democracy
Oct 20th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join author/historian Frank Andre Guridy as he discusses his book, which examines the contentious political history of the American stadium.
Chicago News
Chicago Tribune
Read the full text (minus photos and illustrations) of the Chicago Tribune and browse back issues.
Upcoming Events
August Events
Gaming Tournament: Just Dance
Sep 25th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Shake, step, and slide your way to the top of the bracket in one on one dance battles. Think you have what it takes to be the best?
Gaming Tournament: Just Dance
Sep 25th | 6:00pm - 7:45pm
The Innovation Station's Adult Gaming Tournament is back! Shake, step, and slide your way to the top in one-on-one Just Dance battles.
Image Transfer Collage Event
Sep 26th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us to explore image transfer techniques and paper collage. No previous art experience necessary. Makers age 55 and better are welcome!
Taller de Aretes Láser
Sep 28th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
En este taller, cortarás con láser y pintarás tus propios aretes de madera.
Fuel Summer Possibilities
Summer Giving at EPL
This summer, EPL is raising $50,000 to support a season full of possibilities, and we need your help. Help us reach our goal!
What to Read This Fall
ALA's Ten Most Challenged Books
This is a list of the American Library Association's ten most challenged books of 2024.
Learn Something New With New Nonfiction Books!
Pick up one of these great new books and learn something new!
Florida in Fiction & Memoir
Florida is one of the most diverse states in the U.S. That richness is reflected in the novels and memoirs set here.
Booker Prize 2025 Longlist
The 2025 Booker Prize longlist is out! Chosen from 150+ English-language titles published in the UK/Ireland between Oct 2024–Sept 2025.
ALA's Ten Most Challenged Books
This is a list of the American Library Association's ten most challenged books of 2024.
Learn Something New With New Nonfiction Books!
Pick up one of these great new books and learn something new!
Florida in Fiction & Memoir
Florida is one of the most diverse states in the U.S. That richness is reflected in the novels and memoirs set here.
Booker Prize 2025 Longlist
The 2025 Booker Prize longlist is out! Chosen from 150+ English-language titles published in the UK/Ireland between Oct 2024–Sept 2025.
