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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 aims to continue diversifying its collection as legislation in Illinois outlaws book bans in public libraries.

Amid statewide law prohibiting book bans, Evanston Public Library continues diversifying collection

January 8, 2024

Even when the content was “harsh,” Evanston resident Heather Jean said she always encouraged her two children to explore all types of literature when they were growing up.  Much of that literature...

A group of people wearing eclipse glasses look toward the sky.

Residents, EPL prepare for Saturday’s partial solar eclipse

October 12, 2023

This Saturday, Evanston Public Library will host an Eclipse Watch Party for residents to celebrate and view the solar phenomenon.  As the moon moves in front of the sun during its orbit, it will block...

Moms Demand Action members tabling at a First Friday in Evanston this summer.

A year after its formation, Moms Demand Action continues gun violence prevention efforts in Evanston

October 10, 2023

Content warning: this story contains mentions of gun violence. After the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 children and two teachers dead, Sara Hines said she started “doom scrolling”...

A red brick building with the words “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington” on the side.

After recent security threats, local libraries emphasize safety, intellectual freedom

September 21, 2023

A series of unsubstantiated bomb threats at several area libraries sent shock waves through northern Illinois communities in late August and September. These threats reached Evanston last week. Evanston...

Side of a building reading “Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington”

Bomb threat causes Evanston Public Library, Robert Crown to evacuate for second time this week

September 14, 2023

For the second time in three days, residents evacuated the Evanston Public Library and the Robert Crown Community Center due to a bomb threat. Evanston Police responded to reports of a bomb threat at...

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