Ready, Set, Learn!
August is Back to Learning for All
Step Into Something New This August
August is here—and that means it’s time to get Back to Learning at Evanston Public Library! Whether you're gearing up for a new school year or simply ready to explore something new, we’ve got programs, books, and resources for learners of every age. From early literacy fun to adult skill-building workshops, EPL is your place to grow, discover, and connect this season.
Tools to Help You Learn
LearningExpress Library
Your source for test preparation, skill building, and career resources for students, educators, and adult learners
Learn a Language
Mango Languages
Mango Languages ofrece cursos interactivos en más de 70 idiomas, centrado en el vocabulario, la gramática y las habilidades de conversación.
Featured Event
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!
Thought-Provoking Picks from EPL Staff
Unlocking the Mind
Unlocking the Mind: Books That Explore the Brain
Learn more about the brain with these books, which offer powerful insights into the mind through both science and story.
Understanding AI
Understanding AI
These books dive into AI—how it works, the big questions it raises, and how it’s showing up in our lives every day.
It Happened Here
How did I not know her?
How did I not know her?
A collection of biographies of extraordinary women you may not be familiar with.
Awesome Reads for Curious Kids
D65 Tool
Resource
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks offers animated eBooks for kids, with picture books, chapter books, and educational titles to make learning fun.
Awesome Digital Reads for Curious Kids
Digital Magazines for Young Patrons!
Let the fun and learning begin by checking out these digital magazines using your Libby app!
Learn and Grow: EPL Events and Offerings for Kids
STEM program for Kids
STEM Explorers: Light
Aug 6th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
In this STEM program for kids in grades K-2 with a parent, try some experiments, interact with light in a new way, and make a craft!
Game Design Event
Game On! Team Table Top Game Design Challenge
Aug 11th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
During this 5-day program, 4 teams of 4th & 5th graders will work together to create 1 table top game and then showcase it on the last day!
Offerings at the Main Library's Children's Room
Back to School Scavenger Hunt
'Build your backpack' by searching for pictures of glue, scissors, a ruler and more in the Children's Room at the Main Library!
More Ways to Learn
Español
Periódicos y revistas | Pressreader
Lea miles de periódicos y revistas de todo el mundo en más de 60 idiomas.
Watch Documentaries on Kanopy
Kanopy
Kanopy is a streaming service offering films, documentaries, and educational videos, including indie films and classic cinema.
Do Your Research
EBSCO Public Library General Search
Explora Public Libraries is an easy-to-use online research tool designed for all ages.
Programs That Spark Learning
Mission Impossible
Mission Impossible: Thomas Mann
Mission Impossible is EPL’s year‑long October‑May reading program tackling one challenging author. This year: Thomas Mann. Join us!
Language Cafe
Language Cafe (in partnership w/INT'L CAFE)
Aug 9th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for language conversation practice and intercultural exchange Please RSVP for each event here. - Meets every month on the second…
Scherenschnitte Paper Cutting
Scherenschnitte Paper Cutting for Older Adults
Aug 22nd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Scherenschnitte is an old paper cutting tradition from Switzerland and Germany, known for its detailed, symmetrical designs.