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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


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...

Marc Perlish’s photography exhibition features shots of Bookman’s Alley, the Evanston bookstore that is due to close. The exhibition will run through November in the Evanston Public Library.

Photographer documents Bookman’s Alley turning new page

November 22, 2013

On the second floor of the Evanston Public Library, among the thousands of books, 20 photographic prints, 15 in color and five in black-and-white, hang on gray panels. The exhibit bills itself as a “poetic...

Northwestern prof discusses meaning of ‘blackness’

October 9, 2013

African American studies Prof. Michelle Wright on Tuesday night discussed the meaning of "blackness," kicking off a speaking series that brings Northwestern professors to the Evanston Public Library. The...

Nona, the mother of four peregrine falcons who recently hatched on Evanston Public Library, feeds her young. The library will host a banding ceremony May 30, when identification rings will be attached to the chicks.

Evanston Public Library to hold annual falcon banding ceremony

May 21, 2013

Do not be surprised if you see falcons swooping over downtown Evanston in the next few weeks. Workers from The Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium will come May 30 to the Evanston Public Library to band...

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,...

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