Explore the world of poetry with Chicago Public Library’s Spring Learning Challenge from April 12 to April 29! Check out new poetry books, make up new lyrics to your favorite song, draw a picture to illustrate your favorite poem or memorize a poem and recite it for your librarian. To complete the challenge: Read (books, magazines or…
YOUmedia 10 Year Anniversary Poster Design Contest
March 25, 2019
Teens and YOUmedia alumni, enter our YOUmedia 10 Year Anniversary Poster Contest! Winning designs will be reproduced and displayed throughout the city as part of the #YOUmediaYear10 celebration. Original poster designs are due by May 15 and must be submitted using the form below. The design should represent what YOUmedia means to you and the Chicago community, and…
Celebrate Poetry Month with Poetry Fest, Branch Events
March 19, 2019
Celebrate Poetry Month in April with Chicago Public Library: Join us throughout the month for poetry workshops, book clubs, author events and more around the city, then come to the 20th annual Poetry Fest on Saturday, April 27 at Harold Washington Library Center. Poetry Fest Poetry Fest highlights include: Keynote presentation by Poet Laureate Tracy…
Vote Early at More Than 20 CPL Locations
March 15, 2019
More than 20 CPL locations are designated early voting sites for the April 2 run-off election. From March 18 to April 1, 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 for the first…
Interview a Woman Entrepreneur: Events at Brighton Park, HWLC
March 6, 2019
In celebration of Women's History Month, hear from two local women entrepreneurs as they share their experience and knowledge in a one-on-one setting during our Borrow an Entrepreneur events. The events take place March 14 at Brighton Park Branch and March 15 at Harold Washington Library Center. The events feature Rebecca Wu, a self-published children's…
Nature’s Voice: Botanical Works by Shilin Hora at HWLC
March 6, 2019
Botanical works by Shilin Hora will be on display March 5 through April 30 in the Popular Library display cases at Harold Washington Library Center. As an artist who cares about the environment and its direction, Shilin Hora hopes to lead folks back to an appreciation and reverence for nature. She is dedicated to craft, design…
Free Days at Chicago Museums in March
February 28, 2019
Enjoy free admission to Chicago museums on Illinois resident discount days in March. (Dates are subject to change, so please confirm dates with each museum.) Art Institute of Chicago Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Chicago Botanic Garden Always free; parking is $20/car, $25/van Chicago Children’s Museum First Sunday of every month for children 15…
Teen Tech Week™ Events Run March 3-9
February 27, 2019
Teens, brush up on your skills or learn something new at our Teen Tech Week events. Try 3D printing, make stickers with a vinyl cutter, play games and more.
Apostle R.D. Henton’s Archives Preview Exhibit at HWLC
February 23, 2019
Apostle R.D. Henton's Archives preview exhibit runs through July 28 in Harold Washington Library Center's Special Collections Foyer on the 9th floor. Called to the ministry in 1948, Apostle Richard D. Henton became one of the most dynamic pastors and evangelists in Chicago and across the United States. He founded Monument of Faith Evangelistic Church…
Celebrate Women’s History Month with CPL
February 22, 2019
Celebrate Women's History Month this March with Chicago Public Library. We're exploring the theme of entrepreneurial women in the workforce through lectures, book discussions, film screenings, workshops and more. Events Featured Events Bending Without Breaking: Resilience Training: Learn how to deal with all kinds of stress in a healthy and productive way through exercises taught by instructor…
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