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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


Ten-year-old Rachel Gelhausen reads her poem "From a Cat's Eyes" to an audience at the Evanston Public Library. Gelhausen is one of many children and adults who read their work at the event.

Children, adults read poetry in front of poet laureate at EPL

May 4, 2014

A 10-year-old stood next to the Illinois poet laureate and before about 100 people, nervous but excited to read her poetry for the first time in public. “Right before I did it, I felt my throat kind...

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...

The Evanston Public Library will launch a new program titled "11 Months of African American History" next month. The library will feature at least one African American-themed event every month through January 2015.

Evanston Public Library to launch ’11 Months of African American History’

January 24, 2014

The Evanston Public Library will kick off a series in early March commemorating African American life in the 20th century. "11 Months of African American History," which will include lectures from...

Evanston Public Library will work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to examine the use of technology in the library. EPL also recently developed a smartphone application to expand its library service.

Evanston Public Library participates in initiative to improve technology service

May 21, 2013

Evanston Public Library will participate in a national pilot program this summer to figure out better ways to serve the community with technology. The library will participate in the Edge Initiative,...

Weinberg freshman Marie Peeples puts the finishing touches on her zombie look for Jumpstart's "Zombie Walk" Monday night at the Evanston Public Library.

Evanston Public Library hosts first zombie walk

October 29, 2012

The Evanston Public Library welcomed teenagers for the library’s first “Zombie Walk” Monday evening to celebrate  Halloween. EPL director Karen Danczak Lyons said the event is one of several...

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