Suggestions for Library near Evanston

Scott B. • November 7, 2014Decent wifi. Friendly staff. Excellent book sale a couple times a year. Kid friendly. The EPL is one of my favorite places in downtown E-town.

Sasha G. • June 19, 2010If you don't have a library card, you can still use the computers in the computer lab: for free. Just pick up a guest pass at the tech supports desk up front.

Ari C. • December 27, 2014Very nice, comfy library. Has new books right when they go on sale.

Solomon (שלמה חיים) Z. • April 25, 2022It's a nice library, but it seems like they just can't let go of their masks. At least they're only "recommending" masks for patrons, and not forcing them

Pete P. • May 26, 2017I have library card to borrow books or use wifi internet ready computer for 2 hours a day. I read books for a few hours once per week.

Beth S. • May 18, 2023Really big, regional library location! Check it out!

Mr. S. • December 27, 2011Mess with the burly man named Oscar

dave z. • January 19, 2014Books from other libraries can now be checked-out from the self-server machines.

Giovanna Z. • July 22, 2010No books in Italian :(

Greg T. • June 27, 2011Libraries are a forgotten resource- there have a wealth of media, whether it be books or movies, all at no cost.

Israel L. • January 14, 2011Free wifi and the second floor is a great space to study.

ZaarlyChicago • August 10, 2011Great little neighborhood library!

Lina G. • October 24, 2012Great place to pick up the Chicago Museum Pass!

Park Ridge Public Library • April 11, 2013We’re giving away commemorative 100th Anniversary key rings. Visit us during the week of April 14 – 20 and mention National Library Week when you check out! (One key chain per family, please.)

Brian C. • February 6, 2011Core study rooms are the best place to study in groups!

Patch • October 5, 2011Looking for library hours or what you can find at the North Branch Library? Make sure to click the link to Evanston Patch for more information.

Heather M. • March 10, 2011The third floor reading room is a gorgeous - and empty - place to get some good studying in.

Paul L. • January 18, 2012This has the second largest number of religious books in the US.

Vicki G. • June 22, 2011Impressive, but hard to navigate. I couldn't find the entrance!

Katie L. • June 6, 2013Almost all children's books.

Luna P. • April 12, 2012Great story and song time at 10:30am for the kiddies Tuesday - Friday