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Helping Our Community
In challenging times, Evanston’s strength shines through our care for one another. As resources grow more limited and uncertainty touches many lives, there are still countless ways to make a difference—by giving, volunteering, or simply sharing information. The Evanston Public Library has gathered trusted local resources to help connect neighbors with food, housing, and essential support services. Together, we can ensure that no one in our community faces hardship alone.
Mobile Living Room
Mobile Living Room
Nov 6th | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Staff from Turning Point will be bringing the Mobile Living Room to the Main Library and the Crown Branch periodically to help patrons.
Impact Behavioral Health
Impact Behavioral Health Partners - Resource Table
Nov 10th | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Impact provides several services. They work with helping people find housing, assist with resources (SNAP, Medicaid, food, clothing,…
Free Flu Shots
Walgreen's Free Flu Shots at Evanston Public Library
Nov 20th | 10:00am - 3:00pm
Free Flu Shots and COVID Vaccines with most insurance. Walgreens pharmacists will administer flu shots at this…
Local Resource list
Law at the Library
Join us on Zoom for presentations by experienced attorneys about various legal topics, followed by brief question and answer sessions.
Helpful Resource
Books on Wheels
If you can't get to the library because of an illness or disability, we'll come to you! Learn more and sign up for Books on Wheels.
Helpful Resource
Información legal | Legal Aid Online
Este sitio ofrece ayuda gratuita sobre temas como desempleo, vivienda, inmigración, delincuencia y tráfico, familia y seguridad y más.
Community Spotlight
Community Spotlight: Ricardo Villalobos
Sep 24, 2025
Evanston Latinos welcomes Ricardo Villalobos as executive director, committed to helping every Evanston family feel at home.
Thanksgiving: Sharing our Table
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Future Events
Mobile Living Room
Nov 6th | 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Staff from Turning Point will be bringing the Mobile Living Room to the Main Library and the Crown Branch periodically to help patrons.
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!
Origami - The Art of Paper Folding
Nov 11th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Celebrate World Origami Day with us and craft your very own origami!
Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science
Nov 18th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Event
Join award-winning chef & NYT columnist J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking tips, techniques & foodie fun!
Explore and Engage
Visit a Local Museum
Museum Passes
Go on your favorite museum adventure by requesting museum passes from EPL!
Read All About It
Preschool Blueberry Votes
Oct 13, 2025
Preschool Blueberry Votes offers preschool classes the opportunity to read 3 current Blueberry contenders and vote on their favorite!
Recursos en español
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!
2025 National Book Award Finalists
Here are some of the finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards!
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!
2025 National Book Award Finalists
Here are some of the finalists for the 2025 National Book Awards!
Fall in Love
These romance books have major fall vibes. Enjoy while drinking a PSL in an adorable scarf and watching the leaves fall.
