For 150 Years,
EPL has celebrated the freedom to read
While many communities are discussing book bans and censorship – including on children’s books – we thank the Evanston community for 150 years of supporting our community’s right to read, learn, and enjoy through reading diverse authors and topics.
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Author Judy Blume said, “Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won't have as much censorship because we won't have as much fear.” |
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In fact, Illinois recently has become the first state in the United States to pass legislation to end book bans. We're at the forefront of protecting everyone's rights to have the freedom to read! You can learn more about this historic legislation at BanBookBans. |
We should all have access to books to promote learning, growth, empathy, and joy, not ban books because we fear them. That is how we celebrate letting freedom read!
Learn more about EPL’s work to build and curate a diverse collection.
Be part of our 150th Anniversary special campaign Support access to all books and materials
Join us this summer in our goal to raise $150,000. Help us mark our 150th anniversary with continued growth of the Library’s programs and services most valued by this community.
Thank You!
About Your Donation
All unrestricted donations made by September 15, 2023, will be applied to the 150th Anniversary Special Campaign.
While property taxes are the majority of the Evanston Public Library’s income, this tax revenue does not fully fund EPL’s work. In FY2023, 12.1% of EPL’s overall budget, or approximately $1 million, will come from non-tax revenue such as grants and individual donations. Without these donated dollars, EPL would not be able to provide the services it does today.
EPL receives significantly less from taxes than our peer libraries in the surrounding area. On average, EPL receives $93 per resident per year in taxes.
 Donations to the Evanston Public Library are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your donation provides general support to the Library. The possibilities are endless, but our resources are not. We hope you’ll consider making a gift today — we need your support. Make your donation a recurring gift and spread your Library Love across the whole year!
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Thank You!
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Together we are the Library!
For almost 150 years, the Library has provided educational, culturally-rich resources for all residents, helped children prepare for school through the joys of reading and learning, celebrated Evanston’s diversity, and helped residents find information they seek. The Library is more than a building of books; it is a place to meet, connect, learn, and explore. To learn more, visit www.epl.org.
Questions? Contact: Wynn Shawver, Chief Development Officer
wshawver@cityofevanston.org
Phone: (847) 448-8657
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