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It was a year like no other — for the world, for the country, for Evanston, and for the Evanston Public Library too.
This 2020 Annual Report reflects it all: the pandemic response, the call to racial justice, and the many ways we explored the frontiers of what equitable access to resources truly means for Evanstonians. Take a look! (en español)
 In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, enjoy these recommendations of three books by and about AAPI folks.
1. Crying in H Mart: a memoir by Michelle Zauner (print, large type, ebook, eaudiobook): Michelle Zauner's experiences growing up Korean American and the loss of her mother imbue this memoir about family, food, loss, and identity with honesty and humor.
2. Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo (print, ebook): Set in America in 1954 during the Red Scare, Last Night at the Telegraph Club is a gripping story of love between two young girls, Lily Hu and Kathleen Miller, who find sanctuary at a lesbian bar called The Telegraph Club.
3. Interior Chinatown by Charles Lu (print, large print, ebook, eaudiobook): A smart, engaging, powerful book about the literal roles — Generic Asian Man, Pretty Oriental Flower, Kung Fu Guy — of Asian Americans in the narrative of the US.
Try LitMatch for more recommendations, and we will send you your own personalized list.
 Join us for a two-part discussion on the “Legacy of School Segregation in Evanston.” Evanston youth will facilitate conversations about Evanston’s past experiences with institutional racism and how to chart paths for the future of local education:
- “Investigating Our History From Different Perspectives,” will take place TONIGHT Thursday, May 13 at 7 pm., and will be hosted by Shorefront Legacy Center Founder Dino Robinson, Mary Barr, author of Friends Disappear: The Battle for Racial Equality in Evanston, and Evanston youth organizers.
- “Visions for a Community School in the 5th Ward,” will take place on Thursday, May 20, 7 pm. D65 Manager of Student Assignment Sarita Smith, STEM School Evanston Founder Henry Wilkins II, and EPL Executive Director Karen Danczak Lyons will engage in a panel discussion about future plans for creating a new educational experience in the 5th Ward.
Register online or by calling (847) 448-8630.
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Midwest Address Author Literary Lunchbreak: Megan Giddings, author of Lakewood, in conversation with Maxine Mei-Fung Chung. Co-sponsored with Bookends and Beginnings. Thursday, May 20, 12 pm. Register.
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True Crime Book Club: The Killer Across the Table: Unlocking the Secrets of Serial Killers and Predators with the FBI's Original Mindhunter by John E. Douglas & Mark Olshaker. Tuesday, May 25, 7 pm. Register.
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Midwest Address Author Literary LunchBreak: Badia Ahad-Legardy, author of Afro-Nostalgia: Feeling Good in Contemporary Black Culture, in conversation with Natalie Moore. Co-sponsored with Bookends and Beginnings. Thursday, May 27, 12 pm. Register.
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Outside the Lines: A Graphic Novel Book Club: The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir by Thi Bui. Thursday, May 27, 7 pm. Register.
- View all upcoming book discussions for the month of May.
 There's no time like the present to take advantage of the Library's tech assistance offerings! The pandemic has made digital literacy more important than ever, and we have a variety of resources available to help you get a handle on the tools you need to better navigate the digital world.
Attend our virtual Thursday Tech Tutorials and learn about everything from iOS to using phone cameras. The next two Thursday sessions, on May 20, focus on using the iCloud, a handy feature built into every Apple device, and on cutting high cable bills using over-the-air streaming.
Or, take advantage of our virtual one-on-one tech training sessions, personally tailored to your needs and questions. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish. For more, check out the Library's tech assistance programming for the month of May here.
 Vaccination is the most effective way for us to combat the spread of COVID-19. But why else is vaccination important to members of our community? Watch this video short to hear the reasons Evanstonians are seeking to protect themselves and the ones they love from the virus.
 Mental Health Awareness Kit: Pick up a kit at the Robert Crown Branch Library to help us create origami cranes for May, mental health awareness month! Each kit includes and origami activity, colorful paper, and a mental health checklist.
Memory Café: Experience a weekly, virtual social hour for people on the memory loss spectrum and their care partners. This week's cafe theme is Movin & Groovin along to music. Thursday, May 20, 11 am. Read more.
Coming Soon: Vitalant Community Blood Drive and Antibody Testing: Staff from Vitalant will be hosting a community blood drive and COVID-19 antibody testing event. Community Meeting Room, Main Library. Saturday, June 26, 11 am to 4 pm. Get more information.
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop: This workshop focuses on providing education for homeowners to understand the various options available to assist them to avoid foreclosure. Topics covered will include information on the foreclosure process, how to adapt financially, guidance for rebuilding credit, preparing for life after foreclosure, and more. Thursday, May 27, 4 pm. Register.
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.
Appointments for Legal Information: We partner with Illinois Legal Aid Online (ILAO) as a Legal Self-Help Center. Now, patrons can make a free, online appointment with our legal self-help navigator! Learn about the law, your legal rights, and how to go to court. Half-hour appointments are available, via video chat or phone, on Tuesdays 12-2 PM and Thursdays 4-6 PM. Contact the Reference Desk at 847-448-8630 to book an appointment.
Registration for the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge begins June 1 online or in-person. Once kids are registered, they can select a brand new book, pick up a fun reading log (available online as well), and get to it! As their reading is tracked, kids are eligible for cool weekly raffle prizes.
We want to hear from you about the impact the pandemic has had on your life! The Evanston History Center (EHC) has developed a survey, available here, for Evanston residents to share their experiences living through the pandemic during 2020-2021. Anonymous survey results will be compiled, shared with the community and preserved for history. See more about the archive here. You must be at least 18 years old to complete the survey.
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