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Featured News & Events
Featured News & Events
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.
Vitalant Blood Drive
Aug 22nd | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Don’t Let the Heat Keep You from Saving a Life – Give Blood in August.
Walgreens Flu Shot Clinic: Aug. 28
Aug 28th | 10:30am - 4:00pm
Free flu shots at no cost with most insurance.
Inspired Talks
Inspired Talks and Workshops
Illinois Libraries Present Speaker Series
Join us beginning in September for a series of engaging conversations with acclaimed authors, historians, comedians, and cultural leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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
Neurodivergent Nerdout
Aug 20th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
This inclusive event welcomes neurodivergent kids of all abilities to hang out and explore special interests. For children Grades 1-5.
Kids Timely Lists
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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