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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
Hispanic Heritage Month Event
Papel Picado Take Home Kit / Crea Papel Picado en Casa
Sep 24th - Oct 31st | All day
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating your own Papel Picado banner. Pick up your take home kit from the Reference desk on the…
Explore and Engage
Visit a Local Museum
Museum Passes
Go on your favorite museum adventure by requesting museum passes from EPL!
Don't Miss This
Crime and Crochet
Oct 14th | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Are you fascinated by true crime? Do you love or want to learn how to crochet? Welcome to Crime and Crochet, a place where your favorite…
Chicago News
Chicago Tribune
Read the full text (minus photos and illustrations) of the Chicago Tribune and browse back issues.
Join In!
August Events
Taller de Papel Picado Láser
Oct 12th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebre el mes de la herencia hispana haciendo papel picado con el cortador láser.
Let's Roll: An Evening of Tabletop Gaming!
Oct 12th | 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Calling tabletop gamers! Come join us for an evening full of strategy and fun.
Yarn & Beyond, part of a series
Calling all fiber artists! Join us at Yarn & Beyond: Fiber Arts Club to work on your craft and meet other hobbyists in your community!
Law At The Library
Oct 15th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Join us for a talk about Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning by an experienced attorney, followed by Q & A.
What to Read This Fall
Ghost Stories
Spooky season is here, so get ready to hide under the blankets and enjoy the chill from these ghost stories!
October Author Spotlight: Jacqueline Woodson
Check out great books by award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson!
Fall in Love
These romance books have major fall vibes. Enjoy while drinking a PSL in an adorable scarf and watching the leaves fall.
Ghost Stories
Spooky season is here, so get ready to hide under the blankets and enjoy the chill from these ghost stories!
October Author Spotlight: Jacqueline Woodson
Check out great books by award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson!
Fall in Love
These romance books have major fall vibes. Enjoy while drinking a PSL in an adorable scarf and watching the leaves fall.
