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.
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!
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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
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
