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Featured News & Events
Featured News & Events
Hoopla iOS App Issue Resolved
Aug 13, 2026
A new iOS update for the Hoopla app is now live and should resolve the issue that has been causing crashes.
Culture & Commerce Market | Mercado de Cultura y Comercio
Aug 29th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate entrepreneurship, culture, and community at the Evanston Public Library’s Culture & Commerce Market.
Crown Branch Closed Aug. 18
Aug 10, 2026
The Crown Branch will be closed on Tuesday, August 18, for the COR Parks & Recreation Department's Staff Summit.
Inspired Talks
Inspired Talks
Caregiving Self-Care with North Shore Senior Center
Aug 24th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenn Earich of North Shore Senior Center shares self-care tips and resources to help caregivers avoid burnout to better support loved ones.
Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao
Sep 17th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
New York Times Bestseller author Karen Hao will discuss the social, political, and ethical questions surrounding AI development today.
Mending the Constitution to Include the Declaration
Sep 17th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lawyer Michele Honora Thorne explores how the Declaration inspired constitutional amendments--and the surprising role women played.
This Too Shall Burn: History for a Warming Climate
Sep 27th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Northwestern University History Professor Daniel Immerwahr will present a public lecture on a topic with local--and worldwide--significance.
Catch Some Rays, Turn Some Pages
Summer List 1
More Than Just a Game
Using nine innings and a baseball diamond as a frame, these stories go beyond the outfield.
Summer 2
Take a hike
Stories of life changing walks. Perfect listens to accompany you on an amble, or inspire one.
Summer 3
Summer List 4
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!
Kids Event
Game On! Team Tabletop Game Design Challenge, part of a series
Aug 14th | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
During this 5-day program, 4th-5th grade teams will work together to create a tabletop game! Registration required for the entire series.
Kids Timely Lists
Summertime Historical Fiction
Travel through time with these middle grade reads set in the summer.
Upcoming Kids Events
Noryo Fest
Aug 23rd | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Learn Japanese songs and dances, observe a Japanese tea ceremony and more! For children Ages 2 and older with families and caregivers.
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