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Featured News
Featured News
Password Required for Libby/Overdrive
Oct 01, 2026
Starting October 7, users must log in with their library card number and existing library password, due to a new Libby security update.
Uncensored: A Library Speakeasy Benefit: Oct. 24
Join us Saturday, October 24, for a benefit for EPL celebrating the right to read--with cocktails, mocktails, appetizers, games, and more.
Executive Director Search Community Survey
Oct 04, 2026
We want your input - what qualities and experience should our next leader bring? Share your thoughts in a short survey.
Upcoming Events: Civics, Community & Politics
Upcoming Events: Civics, Community & Politics
Community Resource Fair
Oct 14th | 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Drop by the Community Resource Fair to learn about and connect with community organizations and City of Evanston departments and resources.
Law at the Library: Judicial Evaluations & Voting For Judges
Oct 26th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event
Learn why judicial votes matter and find trusted voting resources from the Chicago Bar Association’s Judicial Evaluation Committee chair.
Lake Michigan and Illinois Groundwater: Panel Discussion
Oct 28th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a lively panel discussion on protecting Illinois’ freshwater in the age of data centers and other threats.
A Look at the 2026 Midterms
Oct 29th | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join Professor Emeritus Larry Stuelpnagel of Northwestern University for this two-session mini-course on the 2026 Midterm elections.
Focus on Environmental Sustainability
Focus on Environmental Sustainability
How to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
Oct 14th | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Looking to lower your home's greenhouse-gas emissions and utility bills? Come to a one-on-one session with a Climate Action Evanston coach.
Puzzle Swap
Oct 17th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop by the puzzle swap to pick up new-to-you puzzles. Bring your puzzles and give them new life.
Edible Evanston Gardener: Preparing for Winter
Oct 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
A beginner's class with practical tips for putting your garden to bed. Learn about mulching, covering crops, and more.
Tuesday Repair Cafe
Oct 27th | 10:15am - 12:30pm
Our Repair Café Volunteers will do their best to bring your beloved items back to life... with your help!
Kids Event
Dance Performance with Ballet Folklórico de Chicago
Oct 11th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy a special interactive traditional Mexican folkloric dance performance…
Kids Timely Lists
Digital Magazines in Spanish & Portuguese for Young Readers!
¡Que comience la diversión y el aprendizaje con estas revistas digitales en español y portugués para niños, disponibles en Libby!
Upcoming Kids Events
Kids Halloween Dance Party featuring DJ D.I.M.E.
Oct 31st | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Drop-in to our family-friendly Halloween Dance Party featuring local DJ D.I.M.E. For children ages Birth-Grade 5 with parents & caregivers.
New & Noteworthy
