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 Book Discussions:
- North Branch Book Group discusses: The Japanese Lover by Isabel Allende, Monday, September 21, 6:30 pm; Register.
- Chicago Ave./Main St. Branch Book Group discusses: March, Book 1 by John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell. Monday, September 28, 7 pm; Register.
- Spooky Stories for Kids Book Talk. Jaime Thome of Artists Book House and EPL Collections Manager Betsy Bird chat about how scary stories make us feel, and about the nature and thrill of ghostly tales. Read more and get the link to join. Monday, October 5, 7 pm
- KeepinitReal Non-Fiction Book Group discusses: Not Forgotten: The True Story of My Imprisonment in North Korea by Kenneth Bae and Mark Tabb, Tuesday, October 6, 7 pm; Register.
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group discusses: Snake Agent by Liz Williams. Wednesday, October 7, 7 pm. Register.
- African American Literature Book Group discusses: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Thursday, October 15, 7 pm. Register.
- History Book Group discusses: A Stroll to Syracuse by J.G. Seume. Monday, November 9, 7 pm. Register.
Northwestern Lectures:
- EPL and the Center for International and Area Studies Present: "Empire of Dune: Indigeneity, U.S. Power, and a Science Fiction Classic" with historian Daniel Immerwahr. Monday, October 12, 6 pm. Read more and register.
- Polarization, Party Conflict, and the 2020 Elections. Professor Laurel Harbridge-Yong will discuss the 2020 presidential and congressional elections in light of growing polarization and party conflict in American politics. Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 pm. Read more and register.
 NEW: Fika! Make new cross country connections via Zoom. Enjoy virtual conversation with people from the state of Maine. Co-hosted with 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).
Black Women's Health and Wellness Series. The Black Women's Health Imperative presents a virtual panel of experts to discuss the crisis of unaddressed uterine fibroids and the maternal and reproductive health needs of Black women in the U.S. Register, Part 1.Thursday, September 24, 2 pm; Register, Part 2, Thursday, October 8, 2 pm.
Memory Café. Join in for a weekly, virtual social hour especially for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. Next session: Thursday, September 24, 11 am, focuses on art. Register. Read more about upcoming Memory Cafés.
Community Blood Drive. Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will host a blood drive via its mobile collection unit in the parking lot at Robert Crown Community Center and Library, 1801 Main St. Advance registration for appointments strongly encouraged. Wednesday, September 30, 1-5 pm.
Evanston Care Network is here if you need help. Search for free and low cost resources including food, housing, childcare and more.
- We offer a variety of virtual technology assistance: maximize use of your iPhone or iPad; get a one-on-one help session tailored to your needs; network and get mentorship with other freelancers. View all September offerings.
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Read how Library staff have worked together with the community to help people adapt to a more distanced, digital life.
- Looking for a new place to work for an hour? The Robert Crown Library Branch has a beautiful computer bar overlooking a reading garden. Robert Crown current hours of operation.
- Learn about the City of Evanston's COVID-19 Small Business Assistance Program: grants, webinars and mentorship.
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- Looking for work? Seeking employees? Need job training? Check out Illinois WorkNet.
 It's Library Card Sign-up Month, the perfect time to recognize that everyone can benefit from from getting a library card. Visiting the library and making use of its resources is a great way to learn about what you don't yet know, grow as a person, and connect with your community.
 Miguel Ruiz is our latest guest on The Check Out podcast. Among other things, Miguel and host Jill Schacter discuss what it's like to be a Latino librarian (hint: he's very rare), the unique value of libraries, skills needed in 21st century library workers (might surprise you), and his definition of equity in library services. Listen to the episode at epl.org/thecheckout or wherever you get your podcasts.
You can visit Miguel at the new Robert Crown Library Branch at 1801 Main St. Among other unique aspects of the space, you'll find bilingual staff, free parking, and a lovely computer bar overlooking an outdoor reading garden.
More Ways to Gather (Virtually)
- Noche para la Familia. A Virtual Concert. Read more.
- Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. Read more.
- Sleepy Hour Club: An After Bedtime Read Aloud for Parents (who are worried about a winter quarantine indoors with your kids!) Read more.
 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 drives our work.
- Did you know that with your Library Card you can view eNewspapers, including full text of the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, and LA Times? Get more information.
- Interested in supporting healthy, local journalism? The Evanston Roundtable, now a not-for-profit, is conducting a short readership survey.
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