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EVANSTON, IL - Public service hours at both the Main Library and the Robert Crown Branch Library have been aligned and expanded. The change, approved at last night’s meeting of the Evanston Public Library Board of Trustees, will take effect Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The new hours are as follows:
- Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Noon - 6:00 PM
Open+ hours, additional self-service hours at the Robert Crown Branch Library, will launch later this fall. Open+ hours are as follows:
- Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Friday - Sunday: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Meeting room usage will also resume at both locations on September 7, by reservation only. Depending upon the room setup, the number of patrons accommodated while maintaining 6 feet of social distance within the Main Library will be:
- Main Community Room: 48 patrons seated in chairs, a maximum of 39 patrons seated 3 per table and a maximum of 13 tables.
- Falcon Room: 32 patrons seated in chairs, a maximum of 30 patrons seated 2 per each small table.
- Friedberg Room: 16 patrons seated in chairs, a maximum of 20 patrons with tables.
- Teen Loft: The attic/basement seats 6 patrons, the open area near the windows seats 15 patrons, and the gaming area seats 10 patrons.
- Small meeting rooms (various sizes): A maximum of 2 or 3 patrons depending upon room size.
Reservations of the Robert Crown Branch Library Multi-Purpose Room have a maximum of 16 patrons seated at chairs and 12 patrons seated at tables.
Watch for additional information in the days ahead and plan to visit an Evanston Public Library location soon!
For almost 150 years, the Library has provided educational, culturally-rich resources for all residents, helped children prepare for school through the joys of reading and learning, celebrated Evanston’s diversity, and helped residents find information they seek. The Library is more than a building of books; it is a place to meet, connect, learn and explore. To learn more, visit www.epl.org.
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Media Contact: Karen Danczak Lyons
kdanczaklyons@cityofevanston.org
Phone: (747) 448-8655
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