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📚Chicago Public Library is more than just books—it’s a gateway to discovery, creativity and lifelong learning! "As a student, I relied on CPL’s incredible resources, but as a mom, I uncovered a whole new world of opportunities for my family. From captivating ballet performances and summer reading adventures to museum field trips and Navy Pier explorations, CPL has been a source of endless wonder for my children." – Edith 📢 A huge thank you to everyone who shared their incredible CPL stories! Y
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📚Chicago Public Library is more than just books—it’s a gateway to discovery, creativity and lifelong learning! "As a student, I relied on CPL’s incredible resources, but as a mom, I uncovered a whole new world of opportunities for my family. From captivating ballet performances and summer reading adventures to museum field trips and Navy Pier explorations, CPL has been a source of endless wonder for my children." – Edith 📢 A huge thank you to everyone who shared their incredible CPL stories! Y
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📚With a mission rooted in accessible resources and education for all, the Chicago Public Library is a community hub for both residents and curious tourists. Expanding to over 80 locations since opening its doors in 1873, it’s no surprise that CPL was crowned best Chicago institution for the Reader’s Best of Chicago 2024. In our best efforts to share all there is to take in at Chicago Public Library, we visited the stunning Harold Washington Library Center (HWLC). HWLC is the largest public libr
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📚With a mission rooted in accessible resources and education for all, the Chicago Public Library is a community hub for both residents and curious tourists. Expanding to over 80 locations since opening its doors in 1873, it’s no surprise that CPL was crowned best Chicago institution for the Reader’s Best of Chicago 2024. In our best efforts to share all there is to take in at Chicago Public Library, we visited the stunning Harold Washington Library Center (HWLC). HWLC is the largest public libr
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i’m visiting every branch of the chicago public library: walker
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i’m visiting every branch of the chicago public library: walker
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Chicago Public Library is turning 150 and we have stories to tell. This six-episode limited podcast series takes us on a journey – from building a library after the Great Chicago Fire to reimagining what libraries could be. All episodes now available! | Chicago Public Library
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Chicago Public Library is turning 150 and we have stories to tell. This six-episode limited podcast series takes us on a journey – from building a library after the Great Chicago Fire to reimagining what libraries could be. All episodes now available! | Chicago Public Library
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Learn more about our city's stunning architecture, delicious food, wonderous history and riveting figures through Chicago Book-Wrapped, CPL’s popup eCollection of eBooks. No cost. No wait times. No library card. Read easy now: bit.ly/bookwrapped | Chicago Public Library
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Learn more about our city's stunning architecture, delicious food, wonderous history and riveting figures through Chicago Book-Wrapped, CPL’s popup eCollection of eBooks. No cost. No wait times. No library card. Read easy now: bit.ly/bookwrapped | Chicago Public Library
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Chicago book lovers, this one’s for you 📚 @chicagopubliclibrary just launched The Reading Set— a new platform where you can borrow full sets of your book club’s reads for free! 🙌 I stopped by their kickoff event at Harold Washington Library Center and learned about how your local librarians can help match you with a book club, no matter your interests or neighborhood. Plus, they had an author talk with award winning Chicago author, Mia Manasala. All you need to reserve books on The Reading Set
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Chicago book lovers, this one’s for you 📚 @chicagopubliclibrary just launched The Reading Set— a new platform where you can borrow full sets of your book club’s reads for free! 🙌 I stopped by their kickoff event at Harold Washington Library Center and learned about how your local librarians can help match you with a book club, no matter your interests or neighborhood. Plus, they had an author talk with award winning Chicago author, Mia Manasala. All you need to reserve books on The Reading Set
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i’m visiting every branch of the chicago public library: toman 📚43
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every branch of the chicago public library: west chicago đź“š 42 of 81
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Why Chicago Libraries Got It All. Plus, Are The Bears Still Ours?
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How Chicago’s Libraries Meet Community Needs. And, Should the Bears Keep the City Name if They Move?
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Chicago Public Library expands automatic access to more than 315,000 CPS students
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📚 The Chicago Public Library is more than just books – it’s a lifeline! "The library has always been a life source for me. It is a place of safety, community, information and vacation. While being a child of divorce, the library was a neutral place where we would be passed between parents... The librarians are always my knights, answering my questions, guiding me in the right direction of resources, and healing my loneliness as we discussed the unbelievable twist of the thriller they recommende
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Chicago woman sets out to visit all 81 city public library branches
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CPL Insider Ep#1
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Chicago Built a Library… After England Sent Books 📚
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CPL Mission: Impossible
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the newest branch of the chicago public library!
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Exploring Chicago Public Library's Bronzeville Branch
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ABC7 gets sneak peek at new Chicago Public Library branch on Obama Presidential Center campus
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Chicago Public Library opens Obama branch
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The proposed city of Chicago budget would mean fewer Chicago Public Library staff, fewer books and fewer resources available in our libraries. Now more than ever, we can’t accept cuts to the programs and services Chicago residents rely on. City Council members must vote for the revenue needed to balance the budget without harmful cuts. | AFSCME Council 31
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The city is buzzing with excitement as Common prepares to make his book tour stop at CPL this Monday! Although the event is full, you can still enjoy online via our Facebook channel here bit.ly/commonfblive or our YouTube channel here bit.ly/cplytc. | Chicago Public Library
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On this day in 1991, Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library Center opened to the public! This clip was shot about a week later as 16mm B-roll for "Skyline: Chicago," a series on the city's history and urban design that aired on WTTW - Chicago PBS. This reel is part of CFA's Judith Paine McBrien Collection: https://collections.chicagofilmarchives.org/Detail/collections/103 | Chicago Film Archives
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i’m visiting every branch of the chicago public library: beverly
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i’m visiting every branch of the chicago public library: near north 📚 39 of 81
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i’m visiting every branch of the chicago public library: blackstone 📚 35 of 81
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i’m visiting every branch of the chicago public library: m. daley 📚 32 of 81
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Why thousands of library books are stuck in limbo across Chicago
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Chicago Public Library: 2025 One Book, One Chicago
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