Law at the Library
The Chicago Bar Association, the Chicago Public Library and the Evanston Public Library are offering a free, virtual information series to answer your legal questions and provide practical resources and insights into today’s most prevalent legal issues.
Each Law at the Library program features a presentation by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer session. All events are free, open to the public, and conducted via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. To register or for additional information, visit the Chicago Public Library site or the Evanston Public Library site.
Upcoming Schedule:
September 18, 2024
Protests, Police Stops, and Navigating the Justice System
October 16, 2024
Disability Law: Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security
November 20, 2024
Changes in the Tax Law: Know Before You File
January 15, 2025
Property Taxes
February 19, 2025
Consumer Law: Dealing with Debt
March 19, 2025
Buying or Selling Your Home
April 16, 2025
Entrepreneurship for the Creative Arts: Legal and Business Issues for Artists
May 21, 2025
LGBTQIA+ and the Law
June 18, 2025
Wills, Trust, and Estate Planning
About the program and registration:
Each Law at the Library program features a presentation by an experienced attorney, followed by a brief question and answer session. All events are free, open to the public and conducted via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Registration is required. To register or for additional information, visit https://bit.ly/3BdrCgc or https://evanston.libnet.info/events. For a referral to a CBA lawyer, visit www.lrs.chicagobar.org.
Past Video:
Consumer Law: Dealing with Debt
In this Law at the Library, CBA attorneys host an interactive discussion on dealing with debt and credit issues and provide tips on debt management and cleaning up your credit.
Past Materials:
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. — How To Find A Lawyer When You Can't Afford One. Program materials: download here.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. — Changes to Tax Law: Know Before You File! Program materials: download here.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. — Raise your score: Steps for cleaning up your credit: download here.
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. — Tips on Buying and Selling a House. Program materials: download here.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. — Planning Ahead: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning. Program materials: download here