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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 and Workshops
Inspired Talks and Workshops
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.
The Happiness Workshop
Sep 17th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Join our engaging Science of Happiness workshop! Explore well-being and discover meaningful ways to cultivate more happiness in daily life.
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.
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.
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
Preschool Explorers: Dinosaurs
Aug 15th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us as we excavate dinosaurs from their eggs, create fossils and more! For children ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration required.
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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