About the Nonprofit
Visit Our Website Nonprofit Category: W - Public & Societal Benefit
Exempt Status: Government or Military
The Evanston Public Library was founded in 1873 and aims to be the heart of our diverse community by promoting the development of independent, self-confident and literate citizens, and providing equitable access to cultural, intellectual, technological, and information resources.
The Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees envisions a community in which the Library engages all residents in reaching their aspirations. The Library’s staff, collections, programs, technology and leadership help ensure that:
- All Evanston residents of every background and ability have the opportunity to enjoy an intellectually and culturally rich life;
- Every child experiences the pleasure of reading, the joy of learning, enters school with the requisite developmental skills and continues to develop critical thinking skills including functional literacy;
- Our community celebrates, appreciates and supports its diversity in all of its forms;
- Those in need can find assistance and information with ease;
- Every resident experiences the pleasure of reading and the joy of lifelong learning.