The death of Dajae Coleman in September left Evanstonians reeling at the agonizing reality of deadly violence among local youth. Coming just 2 years after the shooting death of Leslie […]
Author Archives: Lesley Williams
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Pre-Thanksgiving Event for the Entire Community
Arik Luck is inviting a few guests over for Thanksgiving – a few hundred guests, that is. As cantor of Beth Emet synagogue, Mr. Luck and his congregation will be welcoming […]
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For Evanston By Evanston: Six Reasons I’ll Never Completely Abandon Paper Books
6) A tattered copy of four Shakespearean tragedies, circa 1967 This was the first Shakespeare I ever read, the copy I discovered on my parents’ bookshelves when I was 6. […]
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Guest Essay – By Evanston, For Evanston: Tybalt on Ridge
Leslie Calvin has been on my mind lately. The Evanston 19-year-old was shot dead on July 4th, and the newspaper coverage and reaction to his murder have sparked an uncomfortable […]
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How Green Was My Suburb
As detailed in its Climate Action Plan, Evanston is committed to raising awareness of environmental issues. Our city is one of a handful of communities nationwide that have mandated LEED […]
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Hunting Season: Resources for College Search at the Library
The college search: what a terrifying, exhilarating rite of passage. For most teenagers, it is the first major life choice they will make. And for those without a family history […]
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Back-to-Work Support From the Evanston Library
The economy may be heading into recovery, but for Evanstonians who are still struggling with joblessness, the public library is the place to turn for personalized career coaching, computer training, […]
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From the Library …
The Evanston Public Library is joining the green revolution, and everyone is invited. Evanstonians can participate by joining a community-wide reading program hosted by Northwestern University. This year’s “One Book, […]