81 Branches. One Club. Unlimited Resources.

Chicago students pre-K through grade 12 have access to the resources of Chicago Public Library through The 81 Club, a special student library account.

This account allows students to access CPL’s online resources (including databases and online homework help), log on to public PCs and check out up to five (5) physical items (books, DVDs, CDs, etc.).

CPS Student? You’re already a member.

• If you're a CPS student, your student ID is your library card number. You don’t even need a physical card!
• Don’t know your student ID? Library staff can look it up for you!
• Your PIN is your home ZIP code.
• You can access both CPS’ and CPL’s eBook and audiobook collections through the Sora app (a school version of the Libby app).

Not a CPS Student? Come into any library branch to join!

• If you are a non-CPS student, you’ll need to provide your first name and last name, school and birth date.
• You’ll get an 81 Club card with your student library card number.
• Your PIN is your school’s ZIP code. Library staff can look that up for you!
• You can access CPL’s eBook and audiobook collections through the Libby app.

For more details, read the FAQ.