Not What You Think - Chicago Public Library

New to the Public Library? NOT WHAT YOU THINK.

First things first. Get your library card!

It's your ticket to the "FREE & EASY". You will need to stop by one of the branches to pick up your card, but hey, with 79 branch locations we’re sure there's one right around the corner. (Did we mention that all branches offer free WI-FI?)

CLICK HERE to find out how to get your library card and to find a branch near you.

Enjoy Free Media...

Stop throwing your cash away on Netflix, iTunes and Amazon. With your Chicago Public Library card access to all the latest Book, CD, and DVD releases is available right at your fingertips. No time to stop in and browse our shelves? Browse from the comfort of your home and take advantage of all the resources we offer online:

▪ Download MP3s, DVDs and Audio Books
▪ Place materials on hold and have them transferred to the branch of your preference
▪ Access over 80 online resources, including full print newspaper, magazine and journal articles
▪ Review your account and renew checked out materials

CLICK HERE to get started and browse our complete online catalog.

CHIPUBLIB Sound Off

Music Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CHIPUBLIB Sound Off. Despite the rain, the concert was great with amazing performances by our Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award Winners. The energy level was high as we all joined together in a celebration for this great city we live in.

Special thanks to Psalm One and Shawn Pennington, who put on amazing performances. We were proud to present them and look forward to their inevitable rise to the top.

Thank you to the Electrical Audio for their generous contribution to the Grand Prize Award. Thank you to our judges for braving the difficult task of determining the Grand Prize Winner. Thank you to our host for emceeing the music event.

And thank you to you: for entering, for voting, and for your constant support of the Chicago Public Library.

CLICK HERE to view photos and videos of the event and to see all the contenst submissions.

For more info on the winners:
Psalm One | Shawn Pennington

For more info on the host:
DJ Luv Cheez

For more info on our judges:
Chris Force | Jessica Hopper | Rhymefest | Matthew Genthe

For more info on Electrical Audio:
Electrical Audio