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The Digital Library is open 24/7 for eBooks and eAudiobooks, Streaming Movies and TV, and eMagazines. Need help? Call us at 847-448-8630.
View our Anti-Racism Book List for all ages, plus podcast recommendations, articles and more.
All Library programs are held virtually. For technology help while accessing a virtual program, please call 847-448-8635.
This is Nike, born and fledged from our peregrine falcon nesting site in 2019, alive and well-fed near Ann Arbor, Michigan. Thanks to Mary Hennen and The Field Museum for sending along this beautiful photo taken by Matt Smith on December 29, 2020.
 Books for job seekers:
- Job Interview Tips for Overcoming Red Flags: Winning Strategies, Examples, and Short Stories for People with Not-So-Hot Backgrounds by Ronald L. Krannich (print book): Advice for job seekers with "red flags" in their background—how to overcome and explain your past and convince reluctant employers to hire you.
- Resumes for Dummies 8th edition by Laura DeCarlo (ebook, print book): A go-to book for resume advice. This edition includes information about designing your resume to clear the technology used in Applicant Tracking Systems.
- The 20-minute Networking Meeting: Learn to Network, Get a Job by Nathan A. Perez (print book, eaudiobook): Learn how to be concise, ask the right questions and avoid common mistakes to make networking work for you.
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LENA Start: The Library in partnership with the District 65 Family Center presents "LENA Start," a 10-week program that uses research-backed methods to encourage early talk in children. Learn more about how to optimize brain development in children ages 0-3. Please register online for an orientation (held in both English and Spanish) to learn more: Saturday, January 9 at 10 am, OR Thursday, January 14 at 8 pm, OR Tuesday, January 19 at 10 am.
Peace Tree Craft Kit in Celebration of Martin Luther King JR: Starting January 14, come by Main Libary Children's Desk to pick up a craft kit! Available while supplies last. View more local MLK JR Day events.
Parents After Bedtime Read Aloud Book Club: Want to guide your kids to excellent books about race and equity? No preparation required on your part, just enjoy librarians reading aloud to you. Four Tuesday night sessions starting Tuesday, January 26, 8 pm. Register.
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 Climate Crisis: Here and Now: Join us as representatives of local environmental groups discuss their activities and suggest what actions we can take as individuals and as a community to mitigate the effects of climate change. Held in partnership with WISE Up. Wednesday, January 13, 7 pm. Register.
EPL & CIAS Present: U.S. Foreign Policy Under Biden: Please join Evanston Public Library and Northwestern's Center for International and Area Studies for this discussion examining the prospects for U.S. foreign policy under the Biden administration. Monday, January 18, 3 pm. Learn more about the speakers and register.
"Decoding the Weather Machine" Film Discussion: Please join the Evanston Public Library and Lauren Marquez-Viso of Citizens´ Greener Evanston as we kick off our Climate Resilient Communities Series. Before coming, you can view the film online, for free, here. Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 pm. Register.
Saving Money While Greening your Bills: Co-sponsored by the City of Evanston's Office of Sustainability, this presentation will offer attendees tips on how to save money through optimizing their use of water and electricity and various public transportation options. Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 pm. Register.
The League of Women Voters of Evanston and the Evanston Public Library will hold a series of candidate forums for the February 23, 2020 Consolidated Primary Election. The dates and times of upcoming forums are as follows.
 COVID News: Read the latest from the CDC on learning at home, vaccines, travel, and more.
"Mental Health is Essential" Town Hall Meeting: The new, monthly "Mental Health is Essential" series kicks off with an open forum for discussing mental health concerns in the pandemic and working together to create effective solutions to current mental health challenges. Attendees are encouraged to provide suggestions and input. Tuesday, January 12, 7 pm. Read more and access Zoom meeting.
Take Charge of Your Health: Join staff from Age Options for a virtual six-week workshop to discover ways to build skills and gain confidence in managing your health. Join in from the comfort of your own home! Tuesday, January 19, 1 pm. Register.
Memory Café. Experience a weekly, virtual social hour for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. This session is a food-themed show and tell. Thursday, January 14, 11 am. Read more.
Fika! Enjoy virtual conversation with people from Maine. Co-hosted with Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Register at epl.org. Monday through Friday at 9 am (Central Time).
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Navigating the Job Search: Looking for a Job Today? The job market has changed dramatically. Explore essential portfolio-building tools and discuss how you can develop the knowledge and skills to land your new job. Thursday, January 21, 3 pm. Register.
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Navigating the Job Search: Resumes and Marketing Materials. Learn techniques to create an optimal resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, and more. Thursday, January 28, 3 pm. Register.
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SCORE Free Small Business Mentoring: Volunteer business leaders can help you as you start or manage a business. Make appointments online at https://northchicagoscore.org or contact bob.strauss@scorevolunteer.org for scheduling assistance.
- Looking for work? Seeking employees? Need job training? Check out Illinois WorkNet.
- Find more resources for a job search including Job Search Tech Kits with computers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and curated job search information. Go to epl.org/jobseekers.
Art Call: We're looking for Evanston-based emerging artists, musicians, and creatives, especially individuals from historically marginalized identities, for our 2021 exhibition schedule. Help us support local arts and culture by showcasing your work at the Main Library and the Robert Crown Library branch. Work inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation, the revolution surrounding black lives, police brutality, and other time-sensitive work is encouraged, as are artists who have never exhibited previously. Learn more and apply here.
Twisted Fiber: Upcycled Valentine's Day Cards: Learn how to upcycle old books into beautiful Valentine's Day cards. Craft kits will be available at the Robert Crown Library Branch for those registered on a first come first serve basis. The class will also be recorded and available for one week on the EPL YouTube channel. Monday, January 18, 7 pm. Register.
Full-time Library Assistant Wanted! This position focuses on digital music programming for youth and teens. Experience with digital music and coding is preferred. Read more and apply.
Evanston Care Network. This new, online hub offers a wide variety of social assistance resources. More than 5700 individuals have used the service since May, conducting more 9000 different searches for resources like food, housing, and childcare. Need help? Visit evanstoncarenetwork.org or call 311 for assistance. English and Spanish-speaking representatives are available.
Food for those in need: The City of Evanston has put together a list of food resources and mobile, pop-up food pantries.
Free legal information. Half-hour appointments are available, via video chat or phone, on Tuesdays, 12-2 pm and Thursdays, 4-6 pm. Call 847-448-8630 to book an appointment. View all free legal resources.
Technology assistance. Make the most out of all your devices. View all of our upcoming technology classes. One-on-one help is also available: to schedule an appointment, please call the Tech Desk at (847) 448-8635.
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