The Evans Public Library in Vandalia, Illinois, celebrated its Grand Opening on August 19, 2024. The Library moved to a new building and location.

More than half of the shelving from the former Undergraduate Library building went to the Evans Public Library for their new building. The facility is more than twice the size of the previous location and will allow Evans Public Library to expand its programs and services.

The Evans Public Library received the shelving through a family connection. A former Vandalia resident contacted his father to let him know some shelving was being replaced and asked if the Library could use some in their new building.

“We agreed as it would help us with our limited new furniture budget,” said Library Director Jessica Blain. “We are so thankful that he thought of us. The shelving has worked out great! We ordered wooden end caps that matched our existing shelving.”