GED classes will start at Woodson this fall with Olive Harvey College. Back of the Yards and Little Village have Spanish GED classes with UIC's Center for Literacy. A few more libraries might have GED classes this fall. We will update this news post when more GED classes are added.
Summer Reading Bonus
Kids and teens in pre-K to 12th grade, submit your name for a chance to win tickets to the Cubs game on September 16. The Illinois Literacy Foundation and the Chicago Cubs have partnered to offer a prize to kids across Illinois who complete their local summer reading program. We're asking anyone who is interested…
Exhibit: Older Is Bolder
Created by local nonprofit Mather, “Older Is Bolder by Mather” challenges stereotypes about aging by celebrating older adults who lead, create, advocate and inspire in their communities. Through portraits and personal stories, this exhibit highlights individuals who demonstrate that growing older is not a limitation, but an opportunity for continued creativity and connection. The exhibit…
Teen Guide to Free Chicago Back-to-School Events
Get ready for back to school with free Chicago events featuring backpacks, school supplies, health resources, family fun, and library activities.
Renaissance Project Programs – Fall 2026
The Chicago Public Library is excited to announce its fall 2026 programming for its Renaissance Project, an initiative funded by the Mellon Foundation to increase access to archival materials that reflect Chicago’s rich Black history. These Fall programs will highlight the lesser-known African American voices and bring the library’s extensive archives to life through engaging…
Documentary Club: Time Passages with Director Kyle Henry
We are pleased to welcome Kyle Henry, director of Time Passages for Documentary Club this August! About the Film In the final months of his mother Elaine’s late-stage dementia, as a pandemic rages across the globe, filmmaker Kyle Henry time travels via his family archive and his own memories to heal past wounds. Theirs is…
Mather’s Grow-It-Together Program Returns in 2026
Mather is partnering with Chicago Public Library to continue their hydroponic gardening program in 2026. Illinois residents who are 55 and older can receive a free gardening kit.
Grupos de conversación para practicar inglés con Literacy Chicago / Literacy Chicago’s English Language Practice Conversation Groups
¿Quiere practicar hablar y comprender inglés y mejorar sus habilidades comunicativas? Únase a nuestro grupos de conversación con Literacy Chicago y mejore su capacidad de comunicarse.
Welcome to the Children’s Section!
When you step into the children’s section at any Chicago Public Library branch across the city, you’re met with books in all different shapes in sizes—how do you make sure you’re picking the right one? Here is a guide to the types of books you will find for kids at the library. Board Books…
How to Read With a Child
Regularly sharing books with your child is one of the best ways to ensure their long-term literacy success! In addition to being a wonderful bonding activity, reading to your child strengthens literacy skills, expands vocabulary and builds empathy. According to Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report, 80% of kids 6 to 17 agree that being read to is a special time…
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