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Register to Vote on National Voter Registration Day!
Sep 16th | 1:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of National Voter Registration Day, the League of Women Voters of Evanston (LWVE) will be at the library to register voters…
Chicago News
Chicago Tribune
Read the full text (minus photos and illustrations) of the Chicago Tribune and browse back issues.
Upcoming Events
August Events
Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns
Sep 16th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a nostalgic and intimate hour with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved show Blue’s Clues.
LEGO Club for Grown Ups - Not Your Kids LEGO Club
Sep 17th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Offsite Location: Double Clutch Brewing Company
Join the Evanston Public Library for LEGO Club at Double Clutch Brewing Company! This one is just for grown ups. (Ages: 21 & Up)
Decluttering and Downsizing: You Can’t Take It with You
Sep 18th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Want to simplify your life? Learn key organizing tips to feel happier, less stressed, and more productive by streamlining your stuff.
Evanston Tree Walk: Intro to Tree Identification
Sep 19th | 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a guided tree walk in downtown Evanston where we will learn how to recognize some of the most common species of street trees.
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.
