Browse Programs
The Chicago Public Library is a place where people can come together to participate in a wide variety of program opportunities. CPL is at the forefront of joining with cultural and educational partners, such as the Chicago Public Schools, Chicago’s museums, non-profit organizations, our sister city departments and the private funding community, to create innovative programs such as One Book, One Chicago, Great Kids Museum Passports and Teacher in the Library, which have become benchmarks for library programs across the country. The branch librarians create wonderful programs and partnerships that reflect the information and entertainment needs of their local community.
 Adult Book Discussions These programs bring adults together to foster dialogue and discussion about monthly book club selections. At select CPL branches. |
 Best of the Best Best of the Best is a free, annual, all-day in-service program for librarians, teacher-librarians, and reading and children’s literature specialists. |
 Bookamania Held each November, this is a celebration of books for the entire family including performances, craft programs and storytellers. | ||
 Celebrating Diversity CPL celebrates the contributions of Chicago’s diverse communities with six history and heritage events each year. |
 Chicago Amplified Listen to past Chicago Public Library events by visiting Chicago Amplified, Chicago Public Radio’s web-based audio archive of public programs held throughout the Chicago region. |
 Children’s Summer Reading Program Read for fun all summer long during the annual Summer Reading Program open to children up to age 14. | ||
 CyberNavigators The Chicago Public Library, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library Foundation, brings CyberNavigators to neighborhood library locations to provide free computer training to the public. |
 Kraft Great Kids CPL teams with the Chicago Park District and Kraft Foods to offer great programs for kids and families. Includes the Museum Passport program. |
 Law at the Library Co-sponsored by the Chicago Bar Association, this program provides free legal information to the public on today’s hot topics, including employment, divorce and taxes. | ||
 Money Smart CPL teams with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to help consumers learn how to manage their personal finances. |
 Neighborhood Writing Alliance The Chicago Public Library partners with the Neighborhood Writing Alliance, creators of the Journal of Ordinary Thought, to present free weekly writing workshops for adults. |
 One Book, One Chicago This award-winning program fosters a culture of reading and discussion in Chicago by bringing our diverse city together around one great book. |
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 PNC Grow Up Great For Me, For You, For Later is an initiative developed by Sesame Workshop in partnership with PNC Grow Up Great to enhance young children’s understanding of basic financial concepts. |
 Poetry Fest Celebrate National Poetry Month with a free festival of poetry readings, workshops, performances and discussions all under one roof. Also available is CityVerse, a dynamic series of free poetry readings and workshops held in libraries throughout Chicago. |
 ScienceConnections Special collections and programs celebrating science and nature in the city. |
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 Summer Reads for Adults Book Beats offers adults the chance to explore Chicago’s diverse rhythms throughout the summer through books, music, performances and more. |
 Teacher in the Library Providing high quality, professional after-school homework help to Chicago’s children and youth each school year. |
 Teen Volume Exciting programs designed for teens ages 13 and older. Includes author visits, book discussions, staged readings, a teen advisory council and more. |
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