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April is a Time for Awareness

Autism Awareness Month

Autism Acceptance

April is also Autism Acceptance & Neurodiversity Celebration Month! These children's books highlight acceptance, accessibility & inclusion.

Transgender Visibility

Transgender Visibility and Awareness

Celebrate and honor trans and non-binary gender identities through increased visibility and awareness!

Climate Change List

How You Can Impact Climate Change

It's easy to fall into despair about Climate Change. Here are some books to help you make personal changes that can help.

Arab American Heritage Month

Fiction by Arab Authors - eAudiobooks

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by reading these novels by Arab authors.

Refresh with Spring Events at EPL

April event

Adult Tabletop Gaming

Apr 5th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Come join us for an evening full of strategy and fun! We will be playing a variety of games like Ultimate Werewolf and Catan. Ages 18 & Up.

March Event 5

M.E.L.T. Method Workshop

Apr 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The M.E.L.T. Method® uses soft balls for gentle self-treatment to reduce chronic pain, improve mobility, and support overall body wellness.

Spring Event

Puzzle Swap

Apr 7th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Give your puzzles new life by swapping! Enjoy a new puzzle while upcycling your old ones!

Event April

Songs of Peru with Luis Gálvez

Apr 12th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Crossing Borders String Quartet joins guest tenor Luis Galvez for a vibrant performance!

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Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Apr 16th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Trivia Night at EPL

Trivia After Dark Fundraiser

Apr 19th | 6:45pm - 8:30pm
What happens at EPL after the building closes for the night? For one night only, TRIVIA happens! Join us for a unique opportunity to…

Lists That Inspire

Staff Feb List

Heart Health Awareness Month

February marks American Heart Month--a great time to make changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health.

Staff Feb List

Plays by Black Playwrights

Whether it's Black History Month or any month, these are fantastic plays written by Black authors.

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Using Your Voice: Kids Books about the Power of Protest

Be inspired by stories and real life examples of people using their voice in different ways to impact change in their communities.

Staff Feb List

Stone Cold Sober! Books on Beverages Better than Booze

Make Dry January delicious with mocktails, herbal teas, and helpful books. Cut back, pause, or quit with tasty options!

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Spring Break Programs

Mar 29th - Apr 5th | 9:00am - 6:00pm
Main & Robert Crown Library Branch
Looking for things for your kids to do over Spring break? Visit both library locations for kid-friendly events and activities.

Kids Timely Lists

Earth Month

Take a look at these books to learn more about the Earth and how to protect it.

Kids Timely Events

Día del Niño at Main

Apr 11th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Enjoy stories, music, and dancing in honor of El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros, also known as Children's Day/Book Day!

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New & Noteworthy

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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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