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Ep. 3 "A Job for the Summer" | Library Stories by The Library Stories ProjectDecember 19, 2015

Evan Chesler is the Chairman of the Board of The New York Public Library, but his Library Story started long before he assumed that role. When he encountered an obstacle that nearly destroyed his dream of going to law school, he used hard work and the Library to push himself forward.

Ep. 3 "A Job for the Summer" | Library Stories

"When I needed a place, a safe, warm place as a kid, it was there. And when I needed a place to do research as a young scholar to earn my way into law school, it was there." - Evan Chesler, Chairman of the Board of The New York Public Library

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It's a very touching and

Submitted by John (not verified) on April 28, 2016 - 10:58pm

It's a very touching and encouraging story! Life takes many turns, and Library is always there for us, whether it is up or down times. Like Evan, I hope to use hard work and the Library to push myself forward and ultimately lead a successful and fulfilling life!