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Love, Laugh, Read

What's love got to do with it? A lot at EPL! Visit us in February and find love in the aisles!

Love is in the Air

Love is in the air

Romance novels and stories written by Black authors. Enjoy and don't stop there: checkout their past and recent titles!

So You Want To Be A Romance Writer

So You Want To Be A Romance Writer

Mar 21st | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join us for an AUTHOR PANEL in March with four published romance writers as they share their writing advice.

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YA Reads: Black Romance!

Love is in the air! Check out this list of YA romances by Black authors: Best friends, enemies, rivals, strangers to lovers and more.

Staff Feb List

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

You'll enjoy these titles because: because you love a good YA romance!

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Rom-Coms

Enjoy these feel-good films full of laughs, love, awkward moments, and happy endings.

YA Reads: Enemies to Lovers

YA Reads: Enemies to Lovers

They hate each other. They love each other. Here is a list of YA reads that feature the characters that turn rivalry into romance.

Start the Year with Intention

Get Tax Help

AARP Volunteer Tax Preparation

Feb 5th | 10:15am - 5:00pm
How AARP Foundation Tax-aide Can Help You TodayAARP Tax-Aide Volunteers offer free tax return preparation to anyone who needs it.

Write Your Masterpiece

High Lights Writing Workshop

Feb 20th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
A 6-week writing workshop led by a Northlight Theatre teaching artist. Space is limited, and participants must commit to all six weeks.

Explore Your Roots

HeritageQuest Online

HeritageQuest Online is a genealogy resource offering access to a wide range of records, including census data, and local histories.

Take it Easy

Technology Detox

Technology Detox

Looking to rethink your relationship with technology in the New Year? Here are some books that may help.

ADHD Survive/Thrive

The ADHD Adult Survive & Thrive Shelf

These books serve up ADHD-friendly advice to help you take better care of yourself.

Financial Planning

Financial Planning for Everyone

Financial planning can start at any point in life. Here are a few titles to get you started!

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. 

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Recent Award Winning Children's Books by Black Creators

Here is a sampling of great recent award winning children's book's by Black authors/illustrators.

Upcoming Events

E-Town Books & Badges

Feb 28th | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
In celebration of Black History Month, EPL has joined forces with EPD, NOBLE & author Gilo Logan to offer E-Town Books & Badges!

Kids Timely Lists

Lunar New Year Reads

Learn and celebrate the Lunar New Year with these great kids books! It takes the whole family to prepare for an auspicious new year!

Kids Timely Events

Lunar New Year with Evanston ASPA

Feb 15th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Offsite location: SPACE
Join Evanston ASPA (Asian, South Asian, Pacific Islander American) and its partner organizations in celebrating Lunar New Year 2026!

Warm Up Your Winter

Cozy Reads

Cozy Reads

Grab some hot chocolate and enjoy these cozy heartwarming reads.

Hibernation Mode Activated List

Hibernation mode activated - I'll see you in April!

It's time to get cosy/cozy. Embrace your indoor kid and the snowy, sleepy season ahead.

Long Movies Long Nights

Long Movies for Long Nights

Embrace winter’s cold, dark nights and settle in with one of these acclaimed films--all running at least 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Dreaming in Black and White

Dreaming in Black and White

Dream sequences in movies. It is the darkest time of year--ideal for hibernating and dreaming...zzzz

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