Ald. Samantha Nugent: Libraries in Chicago are essential. Why is the mayor cutting CPL’s budget?

Halving the Chicago library’s collections budget will mean longer wait times for new books and a reduced ability to serve ...
Crain's Chicago Business

Literary stars join civic leaders at Chicago Public Library gala

See photos from the Chicago Public Library Foundation gala, where authors, civic leaders and supporters raised $1.4 million ...
WBEZ

Chicago Public Library picks ‘Olga Dies Dreaming’ for 2025 citywide read, its first by a Puerto Rican author

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 ...
Chicago Parent

Find Free Homework Help at Chicago Public Library’s Teacher in the Library Service

A Chicago Public Library program offers free homework help for kids, led by certified teachers, in person and online throughout the school year. When school assignments pile up, parents don’t always ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Chicago Public Library chooses its 1st Puerto Rican-authored book for One Book, One Chicago program

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 ...
Chicago Tribune

Chicago Public Library honors Percival Everett, José Olivarez and Mary Dempsey

Twenty-five years. That’s how long the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards have been honoring writers, artists and local changemakers. In a quarter of a century, the honorees have been many. This ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Public Library picks ‘Olga Dies Dreaming’ for 2025 citywide read, its first by a Puerto Rican author

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