Chicago Public Library celebrates the life and legacy of Mayor Harold Washington. This year, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we're taking the celebration online. Please join us for two events to recognize Mayor Washington's contributions to Chicago and the impacts they still have on our city: Wed., April 14 | 6:00pm-7:00pm Author David Masciotra: I…
The Personal Myth: Self-Portrait Collage by Yuqing Zhu
April 7, 2021
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, The Personal Myth: Self-Portrait Collage by Yuqing Zhu is on display May 1 to June 30, 2021 in the Popular Library at Harold Washington Library Center. Yuqing Zhu creates self-portrait collages to uncover a personal mythology, channeling her family's past into an allegory to the…
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Expanded Sunday Hours, The Opening of Altgeld Branch Library & One Summer Chicago Applications in Honor of National Library Week
April 7, 2021
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, joined by 9th Ward Alderman Anthony Beale, Chicago Public Library (CPL) Commissioner Chris Brown, Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) CEO Tracey Scott, and Department of Family Support and Services (DFSS) Acting Commissioner Brandie Knazze convened at the Altgeld Branch of Chicago Public Library today to celebrate the opening of the new branch…
Sunday Hours Begin Next Weekend at More CPL Locations
April 6, 2021
We’re rolling out Sunday hours at more CPL locations beginning April 18th. Throughout 2021, we'll continue to roll out Sunday hours in all 81 locations. Starting this week, these branches will be open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Austin Back of The Yards Chicago Lawn Chinatown Douglass Dunning Edgewater Hall Independence Little Italy Merlo…
Celebrate STEAM Week with Chicago Public Library
April 2, 2021
This year, Chicago Public Library is celebrating science, technology, engineering, arts and math during STEAM Week, Saturday, May 8 through Saturday, May 15. Doing STEAM activities help children develop their creativity, confidence and problem solving skills. Plus, it's fun! Start your week strong with STEAM-Powered Saturday! Join us on Facebook Live to check out the…
CPL Location Closures in Response to COVID-19
April 2, 2021
CPL locations may need to close in response to a positive COVID-19 test result. To help you plan your visit to the library, here's up-to-date information about location closures. Closed in Response to COVID-19 When a CPL employee has COVID-19, their work location is closed for a deep cleaning. Any staff member considered a close…
Celebrate Día with Stories and Music
April 1, 2021
Join Chicago Public Library in celebrating children, books and family for Día: El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day)! The 25th anniversary of Día in the United States is on April 30. CPL is hosting a week of virtual Día events from Monday, April 26 to Friday, April 30 to celebrate, featuring story times in English…
Summer Volunteer Opportunities for Youth
March 30, 2021
Chicago Public Library has virtual volunteer opportunities for tweens and teens! Youth in grades 7 through 12 may apply online or stop into their local library to pick up a print volunteer application. Note: These are unpaid volunteer positions. If you are 18 or older and would like to volunteer, please contact your local library directly to find…
Celebrate National Poetry Month with CPL
March 29, 2021
Join us in April for a host of events celebrating National Poetry Month at Chicago Public Library! Check out readings, workshops, open mics and events throughout the month of April, where you can hone your craft and appreciate the talents of fellow Chicagoans. Learn to write elegies and confessional poems, engage with the work of…
Express Yourself: 5th Annual Teen Winter Challenge Art Exhibit
March 15, 2021
See "Express Yourself," an exhibit of artwork from the 5th Annual Teen Winter Challenge in the Van Buren Corridor outside of the YOUmedia Center on the Ground Floor of Harold Washington Library Center.
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