Title:Welcome to the Evanston Public Library
Description:Evanston Public Library, Evanston IL
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Library Closed on Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7
All branches of the Libary will be closed on Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7 for the Labor Day holiday.
Library Card Sign-up Month
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Did you know that Evanston Public Library cards are FREE for Evanston residents, non-resident taxpayers, and Evanston companies? To get your card, just present a state issued ID with an Evanston address OR other picture ID with proof of a current Evanston address like a utility bill, lease, or bank statement.
Start using your card today! Your library card gives you access to:
our large collection of books, audiobooks, DVDs, and CDs at our three locations and quick, easy access to the collections of 22 other libraries through the library catalog
24/7 access to our online collection of downloadable e-books, e-audiobooks, and video through MyMediaMall
24/7 access to outstanding reference collections like LexisNexis, Gale Virtual Reference Library, America's Newspapers, and Grolier Online
Try our Library Value calculator to see how much you can save by using the library!
Macys Museum Adventure Pass coming to Evanston Library
Beginning September 1st 2009, Evanston Public Library card holders can receive free admission to 17 exciting museums and cultural institutions throughout the Chicago area. Brookfield Zoo, the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Oriental Institute, Bronzeville Childrens Museum, Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies and Evanstons own Mitchell Museum of the American Indian are among those included. This special opportunity is made possible by a generous contribution from Macys, in partnership with the Metropolitan Library System.
You will need to visit the library to pick up a one week pass for the museum of your choice. Each museum is contributing four weekly passes, for two or four free admissions, depending on location. They are available on a first come, first served basis.
So many adventures await