March 31. The grand opening of the new Robert Crown Branch of the Evanston Public Library is just one of the myriad festivities postponed by the covid-19 pandemic. The official opening was to have been March 14, but a couple of weeks before, on Feb. 29, the branch was open for patrons and visitors. RoundTable photographer Lynn Trautmann was able to check out people in the act – of reading, exploring, using computers and, yes, even getting new library cards.
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March 25. With a tip of the digital hat to lyricist Bob Russell, sung to the Duke Ellington tune “Never No Lament”)
Used to roam around the town,
To a movie, diner or the store,
Now I hole up in my gown,
Don’t get around much anymore.
March 24. In honor of 2020 National Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, the City is hosting an art contest for third grade students in Evanston to celebrate the contest's theme, "There when you need it." The purpose of NDWW is to celebrate water by recognizing the essential role it plays in daily life.
March 23. The Digital Library is Open 24/7; Great Kids Resources from EPL and more