Adults
Black History Month
Learn more about how EPL is celebrating and honoring Black History Month!
What Our Patrons are Reading for Winter Reading
Participate in Adult Winter Reading in February! Read any 3 books, fill out a form on the 2nd floor at Main Library, and get 2 free books.
Borrow the Internet with a WiFi hotspot
Evanston patrons 16 and older can borrow the Internet through our Wi-Fi Hotspot lending program.
Law at the Library
Join us on Zoom for presentations by experienced attorneys about various legal topics, followed by brief question and answer sessions.
Upcoming Events
Featured Event
NEA Big Read
Join us for Big Events events through June around the themes of Ross Gay's book of poetry Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.
Adult Events List
Learn at the Library
LearningExpress Library
LearningExpress offers interactive practice tests, exercises, and tutorials for test prep, career development, and skill improvement.
Creativebug: Hankering For a New Skill? The Time is Right!
Creativebug is a single place where you can find literally thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.
Learn Languages at the Library
Do want learn a new language? Maybe you have previous language skills you want to brush up on? The library can help!
1:1 Tech Trainers
Our expert tech trainers are available to assist you with a wide range of topics. Available in English and Spanish.
Older Adults
Understand the Maze of Medicare
Learn the A. B. C's and Part D's and ask questions from a Medicare expert. Sessions are held monthly.
Books on Wheels
If you can't get to the library because of an illness or disability, we'll come to you! Learn more and sign up for Books on Wheels.
Programs for Healthy Aging
Stay mentally and physically fit at any age with our series of healthy aging programs.
What to Read or Watch
Black History Month- The Arts
Books from the last few years that celebrate and illuminate Black artists from various fields.
Be MINE! Movies about Romance Gone Wrong
This list validates your urge to avoid love bombers and the marriage industrial complex, and embrace a meaningful hobby instead.
Blaxploitation Films
This movie list pays tribute to the blaxploitation film genre of the 1970s, where Black actors led stories of overcoming "The Man".
Sound up! Movies about Music and Musicians
Want a trip down memory lane? Wish to explore new music scenes? These films will immerse you in a variety of musical experiences.
Black History Month- The Arts
Books from the last few years that celebrate and illuminate Black artists from various fields.
Be MINE! Movies about Romance Gone Wrong
This list validates your urge to avoid love bombers and the marriage industrial complex, and embrace a meaningful hobby instead.
Blaxploitation Films
This movie list pays tribute to the blaxploitation film genre of the 1970s, where Black actors led stories of overcoming "The Man".
Sound up! Movies about Music and Musicians
Want a trip down memory lane? Wish to explore new music scenes? These films will immerse you in a variety of musical experiences.
