(847) 448-8600
**Library System** - Evanston P.l.
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Posted by Guest G. on 8/22/2009
Located in downtown Evanston, this library has a wide selection of books and very friendly and helpful staff.
Posted by Loren G. on 6/14/2008
The EPL has changed quite a bit since the reviews that have been posted here. It has never been as awful as one reviewer made it seem.It is true, the computer system for finding books was a bit old, but they never charged for renting new books.The EPL now has a FANTASTIC new kids section, I am a nanny so it is a great place to bring the kids and have them play and read. It truly is something you have to see to believe!There is also a new Teen Lounge on the 2nd floor (I believe it's the second floor), which has a very comfortable and modern look. The systems have been updated and now it is very easy to search for listings and manage your account on-line (so convenient!).The parking is never a problem for me, if you can't find parking outside (which is often the case, but no fault of the library) there is metered parking beneath the library and I always ALWAYS find a spot there. Or if not, you can park in the parking garage 3 blocks away (first hour free!). I can't really think of anything the library can improve upon, there are great selections and everyone is so helpful. Plus it just looks AWESOME!I think the library is the jewel of downtown Evanston.
Posted by Lesley W. on 10/27/2006
**DISCLAIMER** I'm a staff member at EPL.We do NOT charge for new books. At one point we had a small rental books collection; this has been changed to a FREE "Most Wanted" collection, but is only for Evanston residents. All of the other new books (10 shelves worth) on the 1st floor are completely free, and can be checked out by anyone with a card from a near-by library.The ONLY items we charge fees for are videos and DVDs in the main collection; $1.00. Children's videos and DVDs are free.We have also added many new computers and a new online catalog since Emilia's review, and we are launching a major renovation of our Children's department which will be completed by Labor Day 2007. EPL also provides free wi-fi service at all 3 locations, as well as free downloadable audio and ebooks, free online access to back issues of all major magazines and newspapers, and a free online test preparation service.We are quite receptive to purchase suggestions from Evanston residents. Please give us a call at 847-448-8600, or check out our website at www.epl.org
Posted by Robert L. on 5/4/2006
I am in Evanston quite a bit, this library is in their downtown area and is a great meeting spot to hook up with friends or family and then go from there. I have not explored this library but the time I was inside I saw a live musical performance on the first floor. They host a decent amount of events and have a good looking facility. I am now curious to follow up on what a couple other reviewers were refering to about their resorces and the problems there; that stinks.
Posted by V S. on 12/11/2005
This place is full of material that no one would want to check out. All of the interesting material is on the ground floor and available for a price. Thats right-if you want to read the latest books you will have to pay. It is ridiculous and flies in the face of what a library is supposed to be. Stay far, far away from this travesty of a library, unless you need to use the internet. That, thankfully is still free.
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