Chicago Public Library is excited to announce our participation in the Ravinia Festival Words and Music Program for 2026! This very special partnership brings a limited supply of free lawn passes to all Chicago Public Library branches. Attendees with these tickets can ride the Metra’s Union Pacific North Line to Ravinia for free. How to…
July is BIPOC/Minority Mental Health Month
Mental health affects us all year. Check out some programs and resources where you can create, learn something new, and join a community.
The Growing Brain: Resources to Support Early Childhood Development
Parenting a young child can be stressful—and Chicago Public Library is here for you with vetted, evidence-based sources to support your family. If you're looking for more ways to support your child’s milestone development, check out the resources below. Books: The Month-by-month Baby Book, Your Child and The Wonder Years are books by medical professionals that…
Exhibit: Quiet Knowing by Molly Cranch
Chicago Public Library’s 2026-2027 Arts and Music Department Call for Artists exhibition cycle continues with a new exhibit, Quiet Knowing. Featuring mixed media works by Molly Cranch, Quiet Knowing is rooted in the artist's close observation of nature.
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.
CPS Community Pre‑K Family Resource Tables at CPL
This summer and through October 3, CPL is partnering with Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to once again host CPS Community Pre‑K Family Resource Tables at CPL locations across the city, including the following nine locations: Altgeld Branch Avalon Branch Budlong Woods Branch Chicago Lawn Branch Humboldt Park Branch Little Village Branch Manning Branch Thurgood Marshall…
Summer Meals for Youth with Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago Public Library is celebrating children's reading and brain-building activities through our annual summer program, Chapters of Chicago. Research shows that when children don’t have enough to eat, their ability to focus, learn and even enjoy reading is negatively impacted. Fortunately, our partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) can help. The following…
Brain-Building Activities with the Art Institute of Chicago
Several libraries are hosting special family field trips to the world-renowned Art Institute of Chicago. Space is limited, so sign up soon! You'll ride a chartered bus with other families (departing from and returning directly to) your neighborhood library. June 29: West Belmont July 9: Vodak-East Side July 11: Greater Grand Crossing July 11: Kelly…
The Artist’s Studio at the Library: Family-Friendly Art Spaces
Come to The Artist's Studio at the Library where you and your family can engage in art activities designed by the Art Institute of Chicago.
New Electronic Resource: New York Times All Access
Chicago Public Library is excited to share free access to The New York Times All Access, available both at the library and accessible to patrons from home.
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