The Library will be closed on Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.
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Summer Reading kicks off!
 Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge 2022 begins at the Library on June 1! Registered participants will be get a free book and a BINGO-style card full of different reading-based activities to complete. Once you get a BINGO, you can pick up a prize and enter a raffle! Drop by beginning June 1 to pick up your card. Learn more about summer reading!
EPL In the Parks: All this summer, we'll be coming to a beach, park, or block party near you! You can drop in to do a fun activity, pick up a free book to keep, and register for the Summer Reading Challenge. Keep an eye on our upcoming field dates and where we'll be located:
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First Friday! Friday, June 3, 5 - 9 p.m. at Mason Park
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D65 Pep Fest: Saturday, June 4, 11-6 p.m. at Washington School
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Brummel-Dobson Park: Thursday, June 9, 5 - 6 p.m.
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James Park: Monday, June 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Fleetwood-Jourdain: Tuesday, June 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
To see all the summer fun coming up, check out our Summer Program Calendar!
Tomorrow is your last chance to take our Community Survey!
...and enter to win an iPad! The Library is seeking input from Evanston residents. Help us create our strategic plan and the direct the future of the Library by taking a survey. The survey takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete and at the end you will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for one of two new iPads.
The survey is available in English and Spanish. You can complete it online at epl.org/survey or stop by either Evanston Public Library location to complete a paper survey before Friday, May 27. The drawing for the two iPads will be held live on the Library’s Facebook page the week of June 6, and winners will be notified by phone or email.
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, TEENS & KIDS:
Intro to Astrology: Part 2 of the Divination Series: In the second part of The Divination Series, we will discuss the basics of astrology. Brooke Strodder will walk us through the significations for each astrological sign and planet, and how it relates to each person individually. Wednesday, June 1, 6:30 p.m. Register.
Ask A Master Gardener: Got gardening questions? We've got you covered! UIC Master Gardeners will be in the library to answer your gardening questions from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Robert Crown Lobby every other Saturday starting Saturday, May 28. They'll be in the Main Library as well on June 11 and July 9!
Artificial Light Pollution Impacts on Insects and Birds: Artificial light at night affects the behavior, health, and abundance of various living creatures, thereby disrupting natural ecological processes. This presentation discusses how light pollution harms wildlife, especially insects and birds. Thursday, June 2, 6:30 p.m. Register.
Law at the Library - Landlords and Tenants: This seminar, presented by an experienced attorney via Zoom, will cover common topics to help navigate the issues and rights of landlords and tenants. Presented in partnership with the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Public Library. Rescheduled to Tuesday, June 7, 6 p.m. Register.
Thursday Tech Tutorials: Are you interested in learning more about your devices? Want to pick up some useful skills? Come to one of our Thursday Tech Tutorials! Check out our lineup this Spring:
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iPhone Overview: What can you do on your iPhone? What are the latest Features? If you are new to iPhones or upgrading your older device, we will review the best features. Thursday, June 2, 11 a.m.
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You are Hacked! Now What? The bad news is that we all get hacked eventually. Learn what to do after it happens to you. Thursday, June 2, 3 p.m.
Critter Visit with the Evanston Ecology Center! Looking for something to do with your kids to kick off summer? Join us and the Ecology Center at James Park, near the Levy Center parking lot, for a Critter Visit! Come experience some of the Evanston Ecology Center's live animals up close—learn about the groups they belong to, the senses that they use, and the adaptations that make them uniquely awesome. Tuesday, June 7, 4:30 p.m.
BOOK GROUPS AND DISCUSSIONS
More or Less: Susannah Pratt Discusses a Year of No Buying: In 2017, novelist Ann Patchett wrote in the New York Times about planning "a year buying nothing" other than what she would consume -- and Susannah Q. Pratt took the hint. In 2018, Pratt and her family decided to buy nothing, too. The 21 essays in More or Less are much more than the story of that year. Pratt thoughtfully considers what might bring someone to step outside the usual American consumerism, coming to examine the ways in which what we buy can change who we are or want to be. Monday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. Register.
 Local Artist Call and Fabric Donation for Pride!
EPL is collecting a rainbow of fabric for our Pride Party Fashion Show. Clean out your craft room and bring your scraps to the third floor desk at the Main Library now through the end of May!
We're also looking for local LGBT artists who would be interested in displaying their work at the Robert Crown Branch. Interested artists should contact Kellye Fleming at kfleming@cityofevanston.org.
Click for a sneak-preview of everything we have in store for Pride Month.
LAST CALL for 10th Ward Lit submissions!
The Library's official literary magazine, 10th Ward Lit, is preparing to publish its next installment, "The Healing Issue." Submissions are still being accepted, but be sure to get them in by May 30!
Evanston residents and those connected to the Evanston community who are 15 years of age or older are invited to send in their submissions of original, unpublished work. Individuals may submit up to three works at a time, and submissions in any language are welcome. It doesn't have to be writing — visual art and other mediums are totally welcome! Submissions are accepted via email only. Learn more about 10th Ward Lit and submission guidelines here.
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LITTLE-KNOWN LIBRARY SERVICES
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Tuesday Repair Cafe
Our handy volunteers will work to bring your broken items back to life—for free! Sign up here for a designated time slot to get help fixing your broken appliances, sewing your textiles or garments, diagnosing your electronics, fixing minor issues on your bike, and more! Our Tuesday Cafes offer longer timeslots for more complex fixes. Co-sponsored with Citizens' Greener Evanston. Tuesday, May 31, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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 PICK 3: FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH
1. The Real Food Table: 100 easy and delicious mostly gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free recipes for every day (book): Healthy and delicious recipes that the whole family will enjoy, created by moms who know how hard it is to get dinner on the table during a busy week, much less a meal that is allergen free!
2. The Complete Guide to Food Allergies in Adults and Children by Scott Sicherer, MD (book): Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been battling food allergies for ages, this up-to-date, comprehensive, and easy to follow guide in the management and treatment of food allergies is a great read.
3. The Allergy-free Pantry: Make your own staples, snacks, and more without wheat, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy or nuts by Collette Martin (book): Sometimes, even finding a simple pantry staple is difficult when you have to be allergy free. Not with this book! Easy and afforable recipes that will help every family dealing with food allergies stock their shelves with all the necessities.
...BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
Don't forget our digital collection. No need for Netflix and Audible -- the library is free and open online 24/7 for eBooks and eAudiobooks, Streaming Movies and TV, and eMagazines.
Stop by! Check current hours and COVID-19 updates. Note: The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 17, in observance of the Easter holiday.
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