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Juneteenth for Kids

Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrates the end of African American slavery in the United States. Check out these books to learn more!

Summer Giving

Summer Giving at EPL

This summer, EPL is raising $40,000 to support a season full of possibilities, and we need your help. Help us reach our goal!

Summer Reading Program for Kids

Color Our World with EPL's Summer Reading Program!

Keep Evanston's young minds active and engaged while school is out by participating in this annual program!

Featured Event

Storied Stuff: Show-and-Tell Reading for Adults

Jun 30th | 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Join us for a heartwarming show-and-tell reading for adults! Come listen to personal stories about cherished keepsakes from childhood.

June Events

June Events

Managing Stress and Embracing a New You

April was stress awareness month and these book selections will provide tips on how to help you relieve stress in your daily life.

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!

Pride Trivia Night!

Jun 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for an evening of friendly competition and celebration at Pride Trivia. Get a team or go solo for the chance to win some prizes!

Pride Trivia Night!

Jun 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Want to test your LGBTQ+ pop culture and history knowledge? Get a team or go solo for a chance to win prizes! Drinks and snacks provided!

Great eAudio Chapter Books for Kids

Turn the page on screen-time with these fiction and non-fiction read-aloud stories, sure to improve any road trip or rainy day!

Pack your bags

Get away with these travelogues and travel memoirs

Beaches, Boats and Water

Grab a towel, flip flops, hat and sunscreen and dig into these themed fiction and non-fiction books, some of which feature the great lakes!

The Great Outdoors of Illinois - Nonfiction

It's the perfect time of year to get outside and enjoy the beautiful nature around you.

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. 

Staff Picks

Queerness and the Silver Screen

Since film began, artists have always challenged dominant norms around gender and sexuality—and always will. Here are some early examples.

Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Caribeña

Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Caribeña leyendo estos libros escritos por autores de herencia caribeña.

Something queer

Mysteries featuring LGBTQIA+ detectives

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New Titles

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Your gift supports equitable access to the diverse programs and collections that build a more engaged and connected Evanston. 

Online Resources

Libby by OverDrive

Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines on your mobile device. Access popular titles and classics for free with your library card.

Comics Plus

Comics Plus lets you read tons of graphic novels, comics, and manga anytime! Dive into fun stories on any device through your library!

Hoopla Kids Mode

Hoopla Kids Mode offers adults and their children kid-friendly digital content from eBooks, eAudiobooks to movies, TV shows, and music.
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