CPL locations may need to close in response to a positive COVID-19 test result. To help you plan your visit to the library, here's up-to-date information about location closures. Closed in Response to COVID-19 When a CPL employee has COVID-19, their work location is closed for a deep cleaning. Any staff member considered a close…
Be CPL’s Online Makers-in-Residence
Are you the next Maker-in-Residence? Apply by March 28.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with CPL
Join CPL in celebrating Women's History Month in March. "A Focus on Women's Health: Physical, Mental and Financial" is the Library's theme this year. Women's health is an important topic and key to a healthy, happy and productive life. Explore women's health, history and activism with our events, reading recommendations and exhibits. Our featured event…
Selected CPL Locations Open As Warming Centers February 12-15
Selected CPL locations will serve as warming centers Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15. On Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15, four locations will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; no library services will be provided: Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street Legler Regional Library, 115 S. Pulaski Road Sulzer…
Find Tax Resources at CPL
Chicago Public Library offers resources to help you file your income taxes. Federal This year, there's the single 1040 form again (no 1040A or 1040EZ), and a version of the 1040 form for seniors (anyone born before January 2, 1956), the 1040-SR form. We expect these forms to be available at many CPL locations, but…