An exhibit showcasing the contributions of Chicago’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities is on display September 23 through March 25 in Congress Corridor on the ground floor of Harold Washington Library Center. The Hall of Fame recognizes the volunteer and professional achievements of LGBT people, their organizations and friends, as well as…
Read More from Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame Exhibit at HWLCPolish American Heritage Art Exhibits at CPL Locations
September 21, 2017
Visit these exhibits in celebration of Polish American Heritage Month at CPL locations across the city: Katarzyna Derda Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State Street, 60605 3rd Floor October 15 through October 31 Renata Maliszewski Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State Street, 60605 Popular Library September…
Read More from Polish American Heritage Art Exhibits at CPL LocationsArt Exhibit by Joanna Przybylak at Lincoln Belmont Branch
September 21, 2017
Lincoln Belmont Branch hosts a Polish American Heritage Month art exhibit featuring artist Joanna Przybylak from October 1 through December 31. Przybylak is a Chicago artist of Polish heritage. She is best known for her manipulation of paper and incorporating it into her abstract paintings. Artist…
Read More from Art Exhibit by Joanna Przybylak at Lincoln Belmont BranchArt Exhibit by Joanna Partyka at West Chicago Avenue Branch
September 21, 2017
West Chicago Avenue Branch hosts a Polish American Heritage Month art exhibit featuring artist Joanna Partyka from October 1 through November 1. Artist Statement "Life is full of surprises. "I received my master's in literature from Jagiellonian University, Poland. I then worked in the film business in…
Read More from Art Exhibit by Joanna Partyka at West Chicago Avenue BranchArt Exhibit by Vicki Milewski at Kelly Branch
September 21, 2017
Kelly Branch hosts a Polish American Heritage Month art exhibit featuring artist Vicki Milewski from October 1 through November 1. Artist Statement “As an artist, I seek to understand our world, life and love through my artwork with freedom, truth, family and community as my foundation.…
Read More from Art Exhibit by Vicki Milewski at Kelly BranchArt Exhibit by Katarzyna Derda at Harold Washington Library Center
September 21, 2017
Harold Washington Library Center hosts a Polish American Heritage Month art exhibit in October featuring artist Katarzyna Derda. Her Neverdoll collection is on display on the 3rd floor from October 15 through October 31. Artist Statement "Neverdoll is a cinematic narrative that uses storytelling as a…
Read More from Art Exhibit by Katarzyna Derda at Harold Washington Library CenterBoard of Directors Meeting Agenda – September 25, 2017
September 21, 2017
September 25, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Harold Washington Library Center 400 S. State Street Thomas Hughes Children’s Library Welcome and History of the Thomas Hughes Children’s Library (info only) Approval of minutes for the June 20, 2017 meeting (action required) Policy Amendment: Circulation/Fines (action required) CPL Capital Projects and Facilities Report (info only) Commissioner’s Report (info…
Read More from Board of Directors Meeting Agenda – September 25, 2017The Super Hero Origin Contest Winners Are…
September 20, 2017
This summer we asked participants of the Summer Learning Challenge to share super hero origin stories with us. The heroes ranged from real life heroes to completely original heroes. We received so many excellent entries that it was difficult to pick just three participants to receive special prize bags…
Read More from The Super Hero Origin Contest Winners Are…Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month with CPL
September 20, 2017
October is Polish American Heritage Month! Join us for special events and exhibits for all ages that focus on Polish culture, history and customs as well as the significant contributions of Polish Americans and Poles. Our keynote event, Gronik Polish Highlander Children’s Folkloric Ensemble, features a music and dance performance of traditional Highlander culture from…
Read More from Celebrate Polish American Heritage Month with CPLTeen Voices: Jessica G. on Banned Books Week
September 20, 2017
Each month we spotlight a teen (or two) at CPL. This month we're highlighting Jessica G. in honor of Banned Books Week, September 24-30. It just so happens that Jessica is a voracious reader now, but she wasn't always. Jessica discovered the joy of books in her early teen years. Much to her surprise, she learned…
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