- Support the Library
- The Library is closed September 6-7 for Labor Day Weekend. The Digital Library is always open for eBooks and eAudiobooks, and Streaming Movies and TV.
- The Library Board of Trustees meets next: September 16, 6:30 pm. Info to attend and public comment form can be found here. Agenda will be updated here closer to meeting date.
- Evanston Public Library’s online catalog and patron accounts will be offline from September 5-9 for maintenance. No placing of holds or curbside service will be available at this time. If you visit to check out materials during this time, please bring your library card. Read more.
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 Executive Director Karen Danczak Lyons talks about the recent decision to close two Library branches and EPL's steadfast commitment to equity for Evanston residents in this video.
For more information, please view our Commitment to Racial Equity statement and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Assessment that is driving our work.
 Are your library items ready for pickup? Upon placing your holds, you can choose to pick them up in the Main Library or at the Robert Crown Library Branch. For your safety and convenience, the items will be ready for you in a self-pickup area and can be checked out at self-checkout stations.
Beginning September 10, Curbside Pickup Services will be offered just for vulnerable patrons who are not able to come inside the building. We ask that all others come inside the Library to pick up and check out materials. Go to epl.org/curbside for the latest information on these service changes and why they are necessary.
Love to browse the collection in person? The Main Library and the Robert Crown Library Branch are open. Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about hours, safety procedures, and more.
Black Lives Matter
 The Good Trouble Sewing Circle meets every other Wednesday at noon. Please register for the next meeting on Wednesday, September 16. We will work on textile protest pieces in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement while creating a virtual Beloved Community. Maximum of 20 participants.
Want to learn more about racism and antiracism? This resource list can help. This additional list focuses exclusively on young children.
 History Book Discussion Group reads: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, American Slave, Monday, September 14, 7 pm; Register.
North Branch Book Discussion Group reads: The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende, Monday, September 21, 6:30 pm; Register.
KeepinitReal Non-Fiction Book Discussion Group reads: Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea by Kenneth Bae & Mark Tabb, Tuesday, October 6, 7 pm; Register.
 NEW: Fika! Make new social connections via Zoom. Take a virtual coffee and conversation break with some friendly people from the state of Maine to share thoughts and ideas and gain different perspectives. Co-hosted with the Thomas Memorial Library in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Read more about the meaning of Fika and register to get a link to connect. Monday through Friday at 9 AM (Central Time).
Chiro One Chiropractic. A virtual information session on stress management and breathing. Tuesday, September 15, 1 pm; Read more and register.
Memory Café. Join in for a weekly social hour especially for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. Next session: Thursday, September 10, 11 am, focuses on movement. Get more information on how to connect via Zoom. Read more about what to expect in upcoming Memory Cafés.
Black Women's Health Awareness Series on Black Maternal and Reproductive Health. A virtual panel of experts discusses the crisis of unaddressed uterine fibroids, and the maternal and reproductive health needs of Black women in the U.S. Thursday, September 24, 2 pm. Read more and register.
 Miguel Ruiz, Supervising Librarian, Robert Crown Library Branch
The Library is more than just a physical space—it’s a community dedicated to keeping Evanstonians connected and strong—especially as the pandemic has pushed us further apart. Through virtual programming, technology, and committed staff, our work has continued.
Read this report on the ways Library staff have worked together with the community as we all adapt to a more distanced, digital life.
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Technology Classes
NEW Virtual Skillshare Meetups cover a lot of ground and make connections for freelancers and those starting online businesses.
Thursday Tech Tutorials get you up to speed on using digital devices like smartphones and iPads, and using digital resources from the Library.
Virtual 1-on-1 Tech Training - Clases de Computación en Español. Call 847-448-8635 to schedule a one-on-one appointment by phone or virtually with a technology trainer. Sesiones disponibles en Español.
View all upcoming technology classes.
The City of Evanston’s Health & Human Services Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to host a temporary COVID-19 testing site at Evanston Township High School (ETHS), September 8 through 10. Read more.
The City of Evanston’s Health and Human Services Department is partnering with Walgreens to fight the flu by providing vaccination events to the community. The first vaccination event will take place Thursday, September 17, 10 am to 1 pm, at the James Park Field House. Read more.
Evanston Care Network is here for you if you need help. Search for free and low cost resources including food, housing, childcare and more.
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