We're once again joining with the Ravinia Festival to offer the Words & Music Program in 2019. This program enables anyone with a valid Chicago Public Library card to obtain free tickets for lawn admission to 19 classical music concerts this summer at Ravinia. For tickets, visit any CPL location starting at 9 a.m. Saturday…
Free Days at Chicago Museums in May
Enjoy free admission to Chicago museums on Illinois resident discount days in May. (Dates are subject to change, so please confirm dates with each museum.) Art Institute of Chicago Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden Always free; parking is $20/car, $25/van Chicago Children’s Museum First Sunday of every month for children 15…
Call for Artists: Hispanic Heritage Month
We're seeking local Latinx visual artists and/or artwork with Latinx themes to exhibit at CPL locations during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15. Exhibits may last four to 12 weeks. Eligibility Latinx visual artists who live in Chicagoland (city and suburbs) and/or artwork with Latinx themes. Location Chicago Public Library neighborhood branches and Harold…
2018 – 19 Teen Winter Challenge Results
Spring has arrived and the Teen Winter Challenge results are finally in! This past winter, Chicago high school teens participated in our 4th annual Teen Winter Challenge. Teens were asked to submit a digital portfolio comprised of an artist’s statement and three original pieces of work. We received an overwhelming response of over 50 entries…
Resources for Children with Autism Available at CPL
We’re committed to making Chicago Public Library locations warm and engaging spaces for children on the autism spectrum. Resources Rocking bowl: Each CPL location has a rocking bowl. A rocking bowl is large enough for a child to sit inside and get comforting sensory stimulation by rocking or spinning. SensoryCPL App: Download the SensoryCPL app…
