Evanston Public Library (EPL) serves a population of more than 74,000 residents and provides a variety of educational, informational, and recreational programs to meet the diverse needs of the Evanston community. All library programs are based on the following mission statement:

“EPL aims to be the heart of our diverse community by promoting the development of independent, self-confident and literate citizens, and providing equitable access to cultural, intellectual, technological, and information resources.”

If you would like to submit an idea for a library program, please complete the following form. All fields with a red star are required, and forms should be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the proposed event date to be considered. Your proposal will be directed to the appropriate staff member in charge of programming for the audience you designate. Please note: you will receive a response only if we can accommodate your program.