Winter can be a challenging time of year. Shorter days, colder temperatures, holiday obligations, and seasonal changes can all affect our mood, energy, and overall well-being. To help Chicagoans prioritize self-care and emotional wellness, Chicago Public Library is launching the Winter Well-Being Series, a collection of free programs focused on mindfulness, movement, stress reduction, and healthy aging.
Fresh Start Forward: Prepare Today for a Stronger 2027
As 2026 comes to a close, many people begin thinking about goals for the new year. Whether you're planning a career change, preparing for retirement, exploring.
Screen Time for Families
It can be hard to know what and how much screen time is right for your family. Chicago Public Library is here to help! Click here to view our Screen Time Guide, created in partnership with Dr. Jenny Radesky and the American Academy of Pediatrics Center for Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health.…
Jump Into Reading at CPL
Decodable books that help new readers learn to read are available to browse at several CPL locations.
CPL Invites All to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month 2026
The Native and Indigenous Allies Committee of the Chicago Public Library invites all to celebrate Native and Indigenous peoples.
CPL’s Renaissance Project Offers Research Grants to Support New Scholarship on Black History
The Chicago Public Library Foundation is offering microgrants for its Renaissance Project to support short-term research in the Chicago Public Library’s (CPL) African American archival collections for the production of new scholarship and storytelling about Black history and culture in Chicago or beyond.
Adult Literacy, GED, and English-Language Learning (ESL or ELL) Opportunities in Chicago
If you want to learn English, study for the GED or high-school equivalency diploma, or improve your reading or other literacy skills, check out these local organizations.
Digital Navigator Technology Tutors
Computer help from Digital Navigator technology tutors is available in CPL locations across the city.
Book Collections for Adult Learners Now Available Through Reading Set
A new book collection is available for adult new readers, English language learners, and adult literacy classes. Literacy groups, ELL classes, and library groups can borrow sets for their book discussions.
Exhibit: A Quilt Is a Poem That We Say Again: queer quilting Chicago
A new exhibition displaying quilts as textile art and highlighting a burgeoning cohort of queer artmakers opens at Harold Washington Library on October 25.
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