With the release of our 2024 Annual Report, opens a new window we invite you to step into the story of Chicago Public Library. This isn’t just a report—it’s a book inspired by the people who bring the library to life every day.
In 2024 more than 5.5 million visitors walked through our doors. We issued a record-breaking 167,492 new library cards, hosted over 30,000 programs and shared more than 14 million books, films and resources. Behind every number is a story of possibility: children gaining confidence as readers, teens designing their own programs, adults discovering lifelong learning and neighbors finding connection.
This year’s report reflects our belief that literacy is liberation. From Jump into Reading, opens a new window and The 81 Club, opens a new window to Chicago DigitalLearn, opens a new window, One Book, One Chicago, opens a new window and partnerships across the city, you’ll see how the library opens pathways for every stage of life.
As you explore the 2024 Annual Report, opens a new window, you’ll meet patrons whose voices remind us that the library is not just a quiet institution but a chorus of possibility.
Thank you for being part of this story.
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