Evanston Public Library
The mission of the Evanston Public Library is to promote the development of
independent, self-confident, and literate citizens through the provision of open
access to cultural, intellectual, and informational resources.
Calendar of Events
Library
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Main Library
1703 Orrington Ave
847.448.8600
fax 847.866.0313
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
The North and South Branch of the Evanston Public Library offer a full range of services from their convenient locations. In addition to possessing their own collections, each branch can order any item from the Main Library, usually for delivery the next business day. Also, you may return items from either the Main Library or any member of the North Suburban Library System to these Branches, as well as return Branch items to any of those locations.
North Branch
2026 Central Street
847.866.0330
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10am - 6 pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
South Branch
949 Chicago Ave
847.866.0333
Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm