CSNA Position on Branch Libraries

 

The Central Street Neighbors Association Board of Directors met January 12 and discussed the current City of Evanston budget issue.  On behalf of the members the CSNA board voted to recognize the contribution the North Branch Library has made to community life in the Central Street neighborhood since its inception.  Understanding that the role of the library is evolving and that the branch services are in many ways unique, and that this service has grown in demand with the downturn of the economy, the board unanimously supports keeping the Central Street and South Evanston branch libraries open and finding a way to extend library services to fill the unmet needs of the West side.
 

History and Maintaining the Library System

The history of the Evanston Public Library System is important (EPL) The South Branch survived the Great Depression and both branches have survived tough economic times. In these times library use goes up.  Mary

The following letter was written by Trish Stieglitz.

Jan. 12 burglary, unsecured residence

Rally for Branch Libraries Monday Jan 18th. South Branch-(11-12) North Branch 12:30-2:00

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
MLK JR. BIRTHDAY
MONDAY, JAN. 18th
2 EVANSTON RALLIES

SOUTH BRANCH 11am-12pm
NORTH BRANCH 12:30-1:30pm
Tell Everyone to come!

Support for Branch Libraries Grows-791 New Signatures in Past Week

In the past week there has been growing support to preserve and expand the branch library system in Evanston. The new budget which is schedued to be voted on in Feb. calls for the closure of the branch libraries. Even though it is less than 1% of the entire Evanston budget.
If you would like to sign the petition please go to www.branchlove.org Write your alderpeople, attend city council meetings, pass on the petition to friends and let the council know your thoughts. PLEASE GIVE US YOUR IDEAS 

6th Ward break-ins, Mon., Jan. 11

 

In the last 24 hours, two break-ins were reported in Evanston's 6th Ward. One on Central Park between Golf and Payne and the other in the 3300 block of Payne.
 
The Central Park residents were home and managed to scare away the intruder. At the burglary on Payne, sometime between noon and midnight, valuables were taken.

 

6th Ward break-ins, Mon., Jan. 11

 

Branch libraries in perspective

About 10 months ago I posted on this site under a comment titled Library economics: fact and fiction some of my research on the issue, which could probably be updated and amplified, but the central tenet remains the same:  the cost per Evanston household, and per resident, of the branch libraries is extremely low. I estimated it then as about $6 per resident.
 

Sat. Jan 9th at 8:30am City Hall Budget Workshop

 
Saturday morning the City Council will begin the process of discussing the budget and which items need to be adjusted or eliminated in order to try to close the $9-million-plus projected deficit. It's not too late to have a voice or bring forth an option.
If you can take some time this Sat., I would encourage everyone who can, to come.
 

North Branch Library - will be closed

The writing is on the wall the North Branch will be closed. There are not enough votes on the council to save it.
What should be done?

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