The Chicago Public Library needs your help so it can continue to help you. When I say “you” I mean you, as in everybody, because even if you are reading this thinking that you don’t use the library, I ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Twenty-five years. That’s how long the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards have been honoring writers, artists and local ...

As a shy child, I cherished trips to my local library. From “The Giver” by Lois Lowry to “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston, I was transported to different worlds and time periods ...

How do you keep kids engaged all summer — while keeping things free, local and screen-light? That's exactly what Chicago Public Library's 2025 summer reading program is designed to do.“‘Summer at CPL' ...

When school assignments pile up, parents don't always have the time (or expertise) to help. Thankfully, the Chicago Public Library's Teacher in the Library program is available — for free. “Teacher in ...

The Chicago Public Library announced “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez as its 2025 One Book, One Chicago pick on Wednesday. Annually, the library pulls together community leaders to select a ...

Chicago Public Schools students can now access books, tutors and other resources at city libraries with just their student ID number. It’s the latest effort by CPS and the Chicago Public Library to ...