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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


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 Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave. The school began distributing 15 hotspots to students last spring in an effort to increase digital accessibility.

Evanston officials seek solutions to digital accessibility discrepancy

April 29, 2018

When the Evanston Public Library released a report on digital literacy in January 2016, one piece of information specifically sparked concern: The survey found that 14 percent of Evanston residents did...

(Daily file photo by Nathan Richards) Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave., is looking to further expand their WiFi hotspot lending program. Library officials said the program will now be available at two Evanston schools.

EPL expands popular WiFi program to Evanston schools

January 17, 2017

The Evanston Public Library is expanding its WiFi hotspot program to local schools this month after launching a pilot program, one of the first of its kind in the country, last May. The program allows...

Evanston Public Library is offering free WiFi hotspots beginning May 1. The hotspots will be available to library members and is meant to help bridge the digital divide.

Evanston Public Library to launch Wi-Fi hotspot program

April 14, 2016

Evanston Public Library cardholders will be able to check out a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot beginning May 1. The program is designed to help bridge Internet access for Evanston residents who do not currently...

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