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Juneteenth for Kids

Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates the end of African American slavery in the United States. Check out these books to learn more!

Summer Giving

Summer Giving at EPL

This summer, EPL is raising $40,000 to support a season full of possibilities, and we need your help. Help us reach our goal!

Summer Reading Program for Kids

Color Our World with EPL's Summer Reading Program!

Keep Evanston's young minds active and engaged while school is out by participating in this annual program!

Featured Event

Storied Stuff: Show-and-Tell Reading for Adults

Jun 30th | 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Join us for a heartwarming show-and-tell reading for adults! Come listen to personal stories about cherished keepsakes from childhood.

June Events

June Events

Managing Stress and Embracing a New You

April was stress awareness month and these book selections will provide tips on how to help you relieve stress in your daily life.

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!

"Correspondence Invited" - Collages by James Hosking

Jun 28th, All day
The collages in this exhibit are inspired by found LGBTQ+ personal ads and their authors. View through August 1 at the Main Library.

Meet the McElroys! (Virtual Event)

Jul 7th | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Event
Level up at your Library with the McElroy family of "The Adventure Zone" and "My Brother, My Brother and Me" Podcasts!

Great eAudio Chapter Books for Kids

Turn the page on screen-time with these fiction and non-fiction read-aloud stories, sure to improve any road trip or rainy day!

Pack your bags

Get away with these travelogues and travel memoirs

Beaches, Boats and Water

Grab a towel, flip flops, hat and sunscreen and dig into these themed fiction and non-fiction books, some of which feature the great lakes!

The Great Outdoors of Illinois - Nonfiction

It's the perfect time of year to get outside and enjoy the beautiful nature around you.

Join the PEPL!Join the PEPL!

The Partners of the Evanston Public Library is the independent 501(c)3 organization that supports the mission of the Library through fundraising and volunteerism. 

Staff Picks

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness

Books exploring not only practical info but also the impact Alzheimer's has on caregivers, diet and nutrition, and medical ethical issues.

Dog Days

Dog-themed films that span a range of genres and styles, from the dramatic White God to the visually striking animated feature Isle of Dogs.

Tony Award Winning Musicals Turned Into Movies

Take a look at these Tony Award winning musicals that have been turned into movies.

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Read the Latest Library News! Choose from our newsletters: Main Library, Children's or Robert Crown Branch OR sign-up for all three!

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Donate to the LibraryDonate to the Library

Your gift supports equitable access to the diverse programs and collections that build a more engaged and connected Evanston. 

Online Resources

Libby by OverDrive

Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your mobile device. Access popular titles and classics for free with your library card.

Comics Plus

Comics Plus lets you read tons of graphic novels, comics, and manga anytime! Dive into fun stories on any device through your library!

Hoopla Kids Mode

Hoopla Kids Mode offers adults and their children kid-friendly digital content from eBooks, eAudiobooks to movies, TV shows, and music.
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