In recognition of Polish American Heritage Month, Edgewater Branch hosts an exhibit featuring artist Renata Maliszewski from October 1 through December 31. Artist Statement "I am from Krakow, Poland, a place filled with rich culture and hardworking, creative people. My sewing skills began there as well. I came to Chicago and never left. A home away…
Art Exhibit by Joanna Szymanska at Dunning Branch
September 20, 2018
In recognition of Polish American Heritage Month, Dunning Branch hosts an exhibit featuring artist Joanna Szymanska from October 1 through December 31. Artist Statement Visual artist Joanna K. Szymanska is traveling frequently. She is taking each trip as an opportunity to explore the world and to get an inspiration for her urban and nature photographic/mixed…
Art Exhibit by Kinga Szopinska at Lincoln Belmont Branch
September 20, 2018
In recognition of Polish American Heritage Month, Lincoln Belmont Branch hosts an exhibit featuring artist Kinga Szopinska from October 1 through November 30. Artist Statement "I am a Polish muralist and illustrator based out of Chicago. I utilize storytelling techniques to discuss the feelings of vulnerability that I felt when coming to America at a…
Art Exhibit by Ursula Lelen at Harold Washington Library Center
September 20, 2018
In recognition of Polish American Heritage Month, Harold Washington Library Center hosts Painting and Photography, Unconditional Affection, an exhibit by Ursula Lelen from October 1 through October 31. The exhibit is in the third floor exhibit cases. Artist Statement "Photography is a process that starts in my head long before I take my camera in hand…
Art Exhibit by Robin Dluzen at Back of the Yards Branch
September 20, 2018
In recognition of Polish American Heritage Month, Back of the Yards Branch hosts an exhibit featuring artist Robin Dluzen from October 1 through October 31. Artist Statement "My practice focuses on the work history of my family and how it relates to the landscape of southeast Michigan, where I grew up. Lately, the narratives in…
October Is Polish American Heritage Month
September 20, 2018
Witamy! (Welcome!) Join CPL in celebrating Polish American Heritage Month in October with events and exhibits around the city. Our celebration kicks off with Marlena Dziś in Concert with Tyler Kivel at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 3 at Harold Washington Library Center. The soloist and pianist will perform selections by Chopin and Stanisław Moniuszko as…
Polish American Heritage Art Exhibits at CPL Locations in October
September 20, 2018
Celebrate visual arts by artists of Polish descent during Polish American Heritage Month. We're delighted to showcase the talent and contributions of these Chicago-area artists: Robin Dluzen (enamel, charcoal, wood and cardboard) October 1-31 Back of the Yards Branch Joanna Szymanska (photographic/mixed media/digital art) October 1 – December 31 Dunning Branch Renata Maliszewksi (glass beaded artwork…
Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited at HWLC
September 18, 2018
African American Legacy and The Chicago Community Trust have partnered to present the Chicago premiere of Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited, Pop-Up Abridged Edition, inspired by the book Giving Back: A Tribute to Generations of African American Philanthropists by Valaida Fullwood and photographer Charles W. Thomas, Jr. The exhibit will be…
Teen Voices: Lexie, YOUmedia Graduate
September 17, 2018
Each month we spotlight a teen at CPL. When Albany Park Branch opened in a new location in 2014, it featured a new YOUmedia for high school-age teens. You could say that the class of 2018 is the branch's first YOUmedia graduating class, and Lexie is one of the memorable teens from that first group of freshmen. Lexie…
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda: September 18, 2018
September 14, 2018
September 18, 2018, 9:00a.m. Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State Street Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room Approval of minutes for the June 19, 2018 meeting (action required) CPL Capital Projects and Facilities Report (info only) Commissioner’s Report (info only) New Senior Staff Members Mary Ellen Messner, 1st Deputy Commissioner Brent Lipinski, South District Chief…
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