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Hispanic Heritage Event
Celebración de DÃa de los Muertos
Nov 2nd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Únete a nosotros en honor al DÃa de los Muertos, donde celebramos la vida. Join us in honor of the Day of the Dead, where we celebrate life.
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
News, Activities and Events
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.
Upcoming Events
August Events
Hot Cocoa & a Cold Case
Oct 2nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you have what it takes to solve a cold case? Join a team of fellow detectives and work together to crack the Unsolved Case Files.
Puzzle and Gift Wrap Swap (+ Free Wrapping!)
Oct 4th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us for our Puzzle and Gift Wrap Swaps from October - December!
Intro to Video Editing
Oct 5th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Do you have an interest in content creation and video editing? Join us to learn the basics in this beginner-friendly program.
Intro to Canva
Oct 6th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Canva and create stunning designs? Join us to learn the basics of Canva.
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.
