While we spend this spring at home to keep everyone safe and healthy, it's an opportunity to check out an ebook or a fun learning activity. You can try reading something new or try an activity you've never done before. Chicago Public Library recommends these activities to help kids continue reading, learning and discovering. We…
Update on CPL Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
April 1, 2020
Updated 4/1/20 Pursuant to Governor Pritzker's order for the State of Illinois to shelter in place, Chicago Public Library is closed from noon Saturday, March 21 through Thursday, April 30. See the Chicago Stay at Home Order Frequently Asked Questions for more information about sheltering in place. Book drops will be locked at all CPL…
2019-2020 Teen Winter Challenge Winners
March 31, 2020
Everyone complains about the Chicago winters, but they do provide a good excuse to create art indoors. Here's proof that the next generation of artists were honing their skills and experimenting with form, shape, texture and design. Over 100 teens submitted art to our 5th Annual Teen Winter Challenge, for the chance to win prize…
LinkedIn for Teens
March 29, 2020
Chicago Public Library was lucky to host Lainey Bell (pictured, right, creating an account with Christi), a LinkedIn Customer Success Manager, for a teen workshop on creating LinkedIn accounts, and wants to share some takeaways with you! LinkedIn is a professional social network recommended for working teens in high school and adults. Lainey explained that "LinkedIn…
Get a Library Card Online
March 27, 2020
Even though our physical locations are closed, you can still get a library card to take advantage of our online offerings.
Stressed Out? Call or Text These Resources for Support
March 27, 2020
Feeling sad, anxious or confused? You're not alone. These are difficult and unusual times, and there's a lot of uncertainty in the world. You may not have access to your friends and support networks right now, and, in some cases, you might be in living situations that add more stress and anxiety to each day.…
Spring Learning Challenge: Read to the Rhythm
March 19, 2020
Celebrate the Year of Chicago Music with Chicago Public Library's Spring Learning Challenge. Make your own instrument, learn about the science of sound, sing a new song with your family or read about musical instruments and musicians. To complete the challenge: Read (books, ebooks, magazines or websites) for 20 minutes a day for at least…
Discovery Packs Available at All CPL Locations
March 9, 2020
Stop into any Chicago Public Library location to check out a Discovery Pack featuring robots! Try a Bee-Bot Robotics Discovery Pack, featuring a robot that looks like a bee and can be programmed using buttons on top by children as young as 3 years old. To get inspired to code, read the included books about…
Vote Early at More Than 20 CPL Locations
March 3, 2020
More than 20 CPL locations are designated early voting sites for the March 17 primary election. From March 2 to March 16, any Chicago voter may vote at any of these sites no matter where they live. Not registered to vote? Registration services are available at all early voting sites. Any voter who needs to register…
Kids, Try a Library Program Just for You!
February 27, 2020
Kids, do you like trying new things? Meeting new friends? Talking about books? You can do all those things and more at programs at Chicago Public Library. If you're a kid in kindergarten through 8th grade, we have programs for you to try at CPL locations all across the city. There are book clubs, STEAM…
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