The Falcon Cam is live!
A nesting pair of peregrine falcons has been spotted on our eaves…and they’re expecting! Watch our new brood all spring on our YouTube FalconCam.
Library News
Service disruptions to catalog, databases and online account access expected April 8-10
On the evening of Saturday, April 8, through the morning of Monday, April 10, the Evanston Public Library’s integrated library system will be undergoing planned maintenance by our third-party provider. During this time, the following library services will be unavailable: The library’s catalog Online databases Online account access Self-checkout machines During the scheduled maintenance, patrons […]
EPL named a best children’s library by Chicago Parent
On March 21, the Evanston Public Library was named one of the Best Libraries in Chicagoland to Visit with Kids by Chicago Parent Magazine! Head on over to Chicago Parent to learn more about the great work our children’s librarians are doing to connect kids with a love of reading and learning.
EPL’s Elacsha Madison wins ALA’s I Love My Librarian Award
EVANSTON, ILL. – The Evanston Public Library is proud to announce that its own Elacsha Madison has won the American Library Association’s coveted I Love My Librarian Award. The I Love My Librarian Award honors exceptional librarians from academic, public and school libraries who were nominated by patrons nationwide for their expertise, dedication and profound […]
EPL takes a deep dive into genealogy with the African American History and Genealogy Study Group of Evanston
Today, we recognize Black History Month by celebrating Black culture and the contributions that Black Americans have made throughout the years. Even still, an unsettling amount of Black history goes unrecognized. Portions have been left out of history books, others were never recorded. Luckily, genealogy can fill in those gaps. On Feb. 18, the Evanston […]
EPL Library Board seeks search firm for new director
EVANSTON, ILL. – The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees has issued a request for proposals for an executive search firm to guide its search for a new Library Executive Director. The Board is seeking a firm to conduct a wide-reaching search and provide a slate of qualified candidates for the position, which will oversee […]
Main Library back open after emergency repairs
EVANSTON, ILL. – The Evanston Public Library’s Main Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, is reopened as of Saturday, Feb. 11, following emergency repairs. The library building was closed on Wednesday, Feb. 8, following the collapse of a sewer line. Repairs are still underway on the Main Library’s front staircase and ramp. Please use caution. We apologize […]
EPL Board of Trustees reports on resident feedback in executive director search
The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking resident input in its search for a new library director and has launched a brief community survey to get residents’ thoughts.
Celebrate Black History Month with your family and EPL
Black History Month is a time to step back and more specifically acknowledge and celebrate the centuries of broad and vibrant contributions Black Americans have made to culture, the arts, politics and social justice movements. The Evanston Public Library is celebrating throughout the month with a special collection of family-oriented programming that celebrates the contributions […]
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with activities at EPL
Honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy with activities at EPL Children’s programing, volunteer opportunities and more Jan. 16 and beyond School may be out, but January 16 is a “day on, not a day off” in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and advancing social justice. The Evanston Public Library has opportunities […]