Evanston Public Library

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration
TOMORROW! Sunday, Sept. 20, 1:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.

Latinos en Evanston North Shore - LENS is hosting a celebration to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month and EPL will be there to celebrate!

The event will feature local community organizations offering a variety of resources, as well as cultural entertainment. All are welcome! Free Admission!

Check out the amazing series of programs planned for Hispanic Heritage Month! We are partnering with community organizations to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latine communities. Find events here: https://ow.ly/W0lk50ZPnsL

Today at the library -
Landlord/Tenant Walk-in Hours with MTO
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Main Library

Staff from the Metropolitan Tenants Organization (MTO) will be onsite to help with tenant or landlord housing concerns. MTO offers one-on-one support to address housing-related questions. https://ow.ly/NH7E50ZO8x5

Law At The Library
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online event

This month's session will cover How to Find A Lawyer When You Can't Afford One. Each Law at the Library program features a presentation on Zoom by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer session. This series is a partnership between the Chicago Bar Association, the Evanston Public Library, and the Chicago Public Library.

Register here: https://ow.ly/7jJe50ZO8x4

Evanston Public Library to Host "Financially Empowered" Series
Session 1: Life Insurance: More than a Death Benefit
Wednesday, September 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main Street

The Evanston Public Library, in collaboration with New York Life, is hosting a series of programs focused on financial wellness. The first session, on September 23, will help participants understand how life insurance protects loved ones and supports financial goals.

You'll Learn:
🗒️Why life insurance is a critical part of your financial plan
🗒️Term vs. permanent life insurance - what's the difference?
🗒️How much coverage may be right for you
🗒️Common misconceptions and important facts

September is Library Card Month. We will be out and about in the community in the coming weeks, with library pop-ups at Blink Fitness and Valli Produce. Our first event is tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 12 - 2 p.m. at Blink Fitness. You can:
📚 Sign up for a library card
📚 Learn about upcoming programs
📚 Return a library book
📚 Meet staff
📚 Get some library swag

Wits Workout - Now on 1st Tuesday and 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Due to popular demand, we will now have TWO sessions of Wits Workout each month for you to choose from: 1st First Tuesday OR 2nd Wednesday of the month, both from 11 am - Noon, to exercise your brain and connect with other Older Adults.

Learn more and register here:
https://ow.ly/Q7uJ50ZL68Z

Law At The Library
Wednesday, September 16
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online event
How to Find a Lawyer When You Can't Afford One.

Each Law at the Library program features a presentation on Zoom by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer session. This series is a partnership between the Chicago Bar Association, the Evanston Public Library, and the Chicago Public Library.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/LOvf50ZL684

Evanston Public Library Presents:
Inside the Empire of AI with Karen Hao
September 17
Online Event

Join a timely conversation with Karen Hao, award-winning journalist and author of Inside the Empire of AI. In this virtual event, Hao will explore the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the social, political, and ethical questions surrounding AI development today, and the questions posed in her work – Will AI produce broad-based societal benefit for all? Or return us to an age of empire? The path forward is in our hands.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a member-based initiative of the Illinois Library Association and a statewide collaboration among public libraries.

Learn more and register here: https://ow.ly/fnq450ZL64r

The Teen Loft temporary closure has been extended a few additional days, with the anticipated re-opening now planned for this Friday, Sept. 11. Thanks for your patience!

Save the Date! The Evanston Public Library is hosting a Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 14, from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Main Library. The fair will focus on government and essential services available to community members. Representatives from several local and county agencies will be present to share information and answer questions. Stay tuned for more details!