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

Evanston Public Library names Yolande Wilburn as new executive director

October 5, 2023

Evanston Public Library’s Board of Trustees named Yolande Wilburn, head of the public library system in Santa Cruz, California, as its new executive director on Thursday evening. EPL has been searching...

An illustration with four rows of people against an orange background. Some of the people are not filled to represent vacancies.

City board, commission and committee vacancies prompt community members to call for more power, transparency

February 12, 2023

Evanston Public Library board members ostensibly serve three-year terms. But, after four members’ terms expired in the past few years, Board President Tracy Fulce said City Council has yet to fill their...

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

EPL releases resident feedback on next executive director

February 7, 2023

The Evanston Public Library’s Board of Trustees released responses to a community survey about desired traits for a new executive director, with transparency and relationships at the top of the list. Heather...

The exterior of the Evanston Public Library.

EPL Racial Equity Task Force receives new applications, collects data on demographics of library users

October 20, 2022

Evanston Public Library closed a new round of applications this week for its Racial Equity Task Force, a group that focuses on expanding the library’s outreach to underserved residents, particularly...

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