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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Evanston Public Library. The library, embroiled in controversy leading up to the eventual resignation of popular librarian Lesley Williams last month, announced new officers for its Board of Trustees on Thursday.

Benjamin Schapiro elected to succeed Tannen as new EPL board president

July 13, 2017

The Evanston Public Library has elected new officers to its Board of Trustees, Mayor Steve Hagerty announced in a Facebook post Thursday. Benjamin Schapiro, a former co-treasurer, has been elected as...

The outside of Evanston Public Library. The librarys board discussed plans for a new branch and took comments regarding popular librarian Lesley Williams.

EPL board discusses Lesley Williams controversy, new location

June 22, 2017

Evanston Public Library’s Board of Trustees discussed plans to build a new library branch and responded to public comments criticizing the library’s handling of popular librarian Lesley Williams in...

Patrons visit the Evanston Public Library on Monday afternoon. The library recently released its annual report detailing its growth and usage by the Evanston community.

Report shows increase in Evanston Public Library attendance, programs in 2013

April 7, 2014

Visits, programming and book circulation at the Evanston Public Library increased in 2013, according to the library's annual report. The evaluation, published April 3, noted a 28 percent rise in the...

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