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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.

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.

 

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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