Not What You Think .

The Chicago Public Library Is NOT WHAT YOU THINK.

Here’s what you can get for FREE:

• Popular books, ebooks and audiobooks, music, movies and more
• 70+ locations throughout Chicago, all with free WiFi
• 24-hour online access
• Events, workshops and performances
• Passes to Chicago’s museums and select performances at Ravinia

And so much more!

All you need is your FREE Chicago Public Library card. Just bring a current photo ID showing your Chicago address. Don’t have an updated ID? No problem. Bring two of the following: a piece of mail, utility bill, personal check or voter registration card, with one of them verifying your Chicago address, and you are good to go.

So what are you waiting for? Visit one of our many locations to pick up your card.

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