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:

Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Employment Rights and Contract Negotiations

Tuesday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual and In Person Attendance)
Know Your Rights Series: Environmental Updates Impacting Your Community

Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m.
Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business

Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. 
Elder Law: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. 
Elder Law: Guardianship and Power of Attorney

Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m.
LGBTQIA+ the Law: Take Pride In Your Future 

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/3hnBG9I 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