Summer At CPL - Chapters of Chicago
Kick Off Event: Saturday, June 6, 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
Join us at Legler, Woodson and Sulzer Regional Libraries for a kickoff that sets the tone for the season.
This year's theme, Chapters of Chicago, celebrates the stories, sounds, flavors and creativity that define our city. From neighborhood pride to citywide culture, every moment invites you to experience Chicago in a new way.
Kick off summer at your regional or make a day of it and go to all three. Each location brings its own energy, its own story, its own Chicago feel.
Summer at CPL continues across all 81 locations from June 6 through August 2, with programs, events and experiences happening in every neighborhood.
Celebrate Summer Reading at Chicago Public Library
Celebrate Summer Reading at Chicago Public Library from June 6 through August 2 with our summer 2026 theme Chapters of Chicago. Read on to find summer reading lists, events and activities for all ages!
Acompaña a la Biblioteca Pública de Chicago mientras exploramos las cosas que hacen que Chicago sea una ciudad grandiosa, desde la música a la comida, los deportes y todo lo demás.
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Thanks to Our Summer at CPL 2026 Partners and Sponsors!
Summer at CPL is made possible in great part by the City of Chicago, cultural partners and generous donors to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
