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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Yolande Wilburn started her tenure at Evanston Public Library three months ago. Since then, she’s been having conversations about equity, diversity and inclusion, “spaces and places” and pathways to success for Evanstonians.

Q&A: Wilburn reflects on three months at EPL, lifetime in libraries

February 14, 2024

Evanston Public Library Executive Director Yolande Wilburn began her tenure in November after leading libraries in California, Chicago and Dubai. Three months in, Wilburn sat down with The Daily to talk...

Two Guatemalan “worry dolls,” complete with multicolored dresses and red blouses, on a gold-striped background.

Evanston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with monthlong programming

October 18, 2022

Evanston celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month with a multitude of celebrations this year, ranging from worry doll making kits to community-wide events. Approximately 12% of Evanston residents...

The corner of the Robert Crown Community Center. It is a white rectangular building, surrounded by green grass and trees with red and orange autumn leaves.

Community Partners for Affordable Housing holds information session for affordable rental opportunities

September 20, 2022

Community Partners for Affordable Housing shared information about how to apply and qualify for upcoming affordable rentals in Evanston in a Tuesday information session at Robert Crown Branch Library. The...

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‘A taste of Evanston:’ Public library provides resources for NU students

August 12, 2022

For college students, the public library might bring back childhood memories.  But Evanston Public Library boasts more than just storytime. With more than a thousand programs per year, on-call tech...

Two men look at a mechanical box, both wearing glasses. The one standing wears a vest and a navy shirt, and the one sitting wears a black hoodie with a white design.

A new life for old things: Sustainable action at the Evanston Repair Cafe

February 16, 2022

From ripped jeans to gelato machines, Evanston Repair Cafe allowed volunteers Saturday to give damaged items a second life and teach residents the environmental value of repair. The free event, hosted...

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