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The Daily Northwestern

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 librarian Kerry Littel reads a story aloud as volunteer Evelyn Keolian shows a group of kids the sign for hug in American Sign Language. They work together to provide ASL storytime at the Chicago Avenue/Main Street Branch of EPL.

Evanston Public Library presents new ASL storytime

February 10, 2020

The Chicago Avenue/Main Street branch of the Evanston Public Library piloted storytimes incorporating American Sign Language starting last week. Free and open to the public without registration, the...

The Evanston Public Library’s “book lending machine” at the Robert Crown Community Center, 1701 Main St. The machine allows library card holders to borrow books and movies.

Books and movies vending machine at Robert Crown previews new library

February 19, 2019

While traditional vending machines typically offer snacks like candy and chips, a “book-lending machine” provided by the Evanston Public Library gives city residents the option to borrow books and...

Evanston Public Library’s North Branch to temporarily close in August for repairs

July 3, 2016

The Evanston Public Library’s North Branch will close throughout the month of August as part of a 2016 plan to improve and repair its dated building, city officials announced last week. The North...

Books sit on a shelf at Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave. Library officials aim to expand the library’s collection next year to help increase resident visitation.

Evanston Public Library seeks to expand collection

November 19, 2015

Evanston residents visit the city’s public library less frequently than residents in nearby communities, according to data reported by the library that has spurred officials to try to add more materials...

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