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Evanston Library North Branch to Close For a Month

Improvements are coming to the library branch on Central Street, but the work will take a month to complete.

Evanston, IL - The north branch of the Evanston Public Library will be closed for nearly a full month this summer.

The branch at 2026 Central St. will undergo improvements from July 31 to Aug. 28, according to a library news release. The library will be closed for the duration of the work.

As part of the project, the library will see new lighting, ventilation, heating and cooling systems and water service.

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The book drop will also be unavailable during construction.

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