As a shy child, I cherished trips to my local library. From “The Giver” by Lois Lowry to “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston, I was transported to different worlds and time periods ...

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The Chicago Public Library needs your help so it can continue to help you. When I say “you” I mean you, as in everybody, because even if you are reading this thinking that you don’t use the library, I ...

Every student enrolled in Chicago Public Schools now possesses a functional library card. The gift is part of a citywide initiative to integrate school identification badges with the Chicago Public ...

This week is Banned Books Week, a tradition going back 44 years in response to challenges to books in schools, libraries and bookstores.

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The Obama Presidential Center and Library in Chicago is opening to the public. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit. The Obama Presidential Center and Museum and library open to the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Library and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xotchil Gonzalez as the 2025 One Book, One Chicago (OBOC) selection Wednesday. "For more than 20 ...

The 81 Club, which was piloted in 2022, will now be expanded to ensure CPS students can participate in the program "with no application, paperwork, or additional steps," per the Chicago Sun Times. The ...

On April 7, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the completion of the Chicago Public Library rollout. Every student enrolled in Chicago Public Schools now possesses a functional library card. The gift is ...

The Chicago Public Library announced “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez as its 2025 One Book, One Chicago pick on Wednesday. Annually, the library pulls together community leaders to select a ...