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Hispanic Heritage Month Continues

Hispanic Heritage Month

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…

Hispanic Heritage Month List

Hispanic Heritage Mont List 2

Latin American: Biographies and Memoirs

Read about the Latin American experience, both past and present, through these biographies and memoirs.

Hispanic Heritage Month List 3

Latin American History / Historia Latinoamericana

Discover Latin America's rich history and heritage. / Descubra las historias de nuestros antepasados y sienta el orgullo de nuestras raíces.

Hispanic Heritage Month Featured Event

Celebración de Día de los Muertos

Nov 2nd | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Únete a nosotros en honor al Día de los Muertos, donde celebramos la vida. Join us in honor of the Day of the Dead, where we celebrate life.

This Week at EPL

Yarn & Beyond

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!

Event

Teen Anime Club, part of a series

Love anime and manga? Talk about your favorite show, taste delicious Japanese snacks, and learn a couple of animation tricks too.

Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Together We Can Conquer Cancer​: Early Detection Saves Lives

Oct 17th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Together We Can Conquer Cancer​: Early Detection Saves Lives Talking Points: Provide information and education on breast cancer…

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

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.

Hydroponics 101

Oct 15th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Start a garden without needing space! Join this workshop and borrow a hydroponic machine for 10 weeks with your library card.

The Stadium and American Democracy

Oct 20th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join author/historian Frank Andre Guridy as he discusses his book, which examines the contentious political history of the American stadium.

Kid Picks by Staff

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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.

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