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Mission Evanston Public Library aims to be the heart of our diverse community by promoting the development of independent, self-confident and literate citizens, and providing equitable access to cultural, intellectual, technological, and information resources. Vision Statement The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees envisions a community in which the Library engages all residents in reaching […]

Bylaws of the Evanston Public Library Amended 5/21/2019 1.1 Name and Use of the Library 1.2 Library Mission 1.3 Board of Trustees 1.3.1 Responsibilities of the Board 1.3.2 Qualification, Appointment, and Tenure 1.3.3 Orientation 1.3.4 Resignation or Removal from the Board 1.3.5 Conflict of Interest 1.4 Board Officers 1.4.1 Election and Term of Office 1.4.2 […]

Mission Evanston Public Library aims to be the heart of our diverse community by promoting the development of independent, self-confident and literate citizens, and providing equitable access to cultural, intellectual, technological, and information resources. Vision Statement The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees envisions a community in which the Library engages all residents in reaching […]

4.5 Gift Acceptance Policy The Evanston Public Library (“the Library”) is a unit of local government and as such, encourages the proposal and acceptance of tax-deductible contributions to the Library for the purposes of furthering the Library’s mission. This policy is set forth: (a) to inform the Library’s donors and prospective donors; (b) to spell […]

Evanston Public Library (EPL) serves a population of more than 74,000 residents and provides a variety of educational, informational, and recreational programs to meet the diverse needs of the Evanston community. All library programs are based on the following mission statement: “EPL aims to be the heart of our diverse community by promoting the development […]

3. Materials Selection Policy 3.1 Purpose The purpose of this policy is to guide librarians and to inform the public about the principles upon which selection and retention decisions are made. A policy cannot replace the expertise of professional library staff, but stating goals and indicating boundaries will assist them in both choosing from an […]

Before colonization and settlement by people of European descent, the place we know as Evanston was home to the Potawatomi, Odawa (Ottawa) and Ojibwe Tribes, also known as the Niswi-mishkodewinan (Council of the Three Fires), an alliance of Anishinaabeg peoples. It also served as an important crossroads and meeting place for a number of other […]

Evanston Public Library Facilities Policy Amended Nov. 16, 2022 Rules for Library Use The Library’s rules are designed to promote the safety and security of the Library’s patrons, staff and collections, and to ensure that the Library remains a space for everyone  to read, work, study, connect and build community. If your circumstances make it […]