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Opened in 1873, Chicago Public Library has locations in every Chicago neighborhood.
Opened in 1873, Chicago Public Library has locations in every Chicago neighborhood.
Calling all creatives! Applications for the 2026 Makers-in-Residence program are now open. Each residency is 12 weeks with selected artists facilitating classes for patrons at each Maker Lab location.
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
January 23, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Calling all creatives! Applications for the 2026 Makers-in-Residence program are now open. Each residency is 12 weeks with selected artists facilitating classes for patrons at each Maker Lab location.
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
Author Christopher Clott joins us at Harold Washington Library Center on January 28 for a discussion on his book "Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey."
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
January 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Author Christopher Clott joins us at Harold Washington Library Center on January 28 for a discussion on his book "Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey."
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
All CPL locations are warming centers during operational hours. To locate additional warming centers, call 3-1-1 or visit 311.chicago.gov. To find a library near you or to learn the operating hours for a specific location, visit chi.gov/locations.
January 22, 2026 at 8:29 PM
All CPL locations are warming centers during operational hours. To locate additional warming centers, call 3-1-1 or visit 311.chicago.gov. To find a library near you or to learn the operating hours for a specific location, visit chi.gov/locations.
Today, CPL and Mayor Brandon Johnson (@mayorofchicago.bsky.social) officially announced the opening of the Library-Based Food Access program, a full-service food pantry in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (@fooddepository.bsky.social). Learn more: chi.gov/legleropening
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Today, CPL and Mayor Brandon Johnson (@mayorofchicago.bsky.social) officially announced the opening of the Library-Based Food Access program, a full-service food pantry in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (@fooddepository.bsky.social). Learn more: chi.gov/legleropening
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. showed us how to light the way. Mayor Harold Washington recognized that and was integral in making Illinois the first state to honor #MLKDay, a decade before it was federally recognized. Washington is pictured here with King's daughter, Yolanda.
January 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. showed us how to light the way. Mayor Harold Washington recognized that and was integral in making Illinois the first state to honor #MLKDay, a decade before it was federally recognized. Washington is pictured here with King's daughter, Yolanda.
Get your library cards ready! CPL's winter reading challenge for adults is here. January's theme is books from our annual Best of the Best list. Enter this month for a chance to win a CPL beanie or thermos.
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
January 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Get your library cards ready! CPL's winter reading challenge for adults is here. January's theme is books from our annual Best of the Best list. Enter this month for a chance to win a CPL beanie or thermos.
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
Whether you’re a regular visitor or just getting to know us, we want your help shaping the future of CPL. Come to one of our community workshops to share your ideas, priorities and hopes for the future of your library. Register now: chi.gov/cplcommunityworkshops
January 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Whether you’re a regular visitor or just getting to know us, we want your help shaping the future of CPL. Come to one of our community workshops to share your ideas, priorities and hopes for the future of your library. Register now: chi.gov/cplcommunityworkshops
Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny! This special visual presentation is the perfect way to prep for Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny will perform. Learn more and register: chi.gov/badbunny
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny! This special visual presentation is the perfect way to prep for Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny will perform. Learn more and register: chi.gov/badbunny
There's still time to apply for CPL's Renaissance Project $4,000 grants! The applications are open to students, educators, scholars, researchers, journalists, community leaders and artists.
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
There's still time to apply for CPL's Renaissance Project $4,000 grants! The applications are open to students, educators, scholars, researchers, journalists, community leaders and artists.
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
January's Book of the Month is “Days at the Morisaki Bookshop” by Satoshi Yagisawa. This is a story about the healing, bonding and transformative power of books. A strong way to begin the New Year!
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
January 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
January's Book of the Month is “Days at the Morisaki Bookshop” by Satoshi Yagisawa. This is a story about the healing, bonding and transformative power of books. A strong way to begin the New Year!
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
Chicago Public Library wishes you a #HappyNewYear! In 2025, we happily served Chicagoans across our 81 locations and we have even more to look forward to in 2026, including the opening of CPL's newest location at the Obama Presidential Center.
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Chicago Public Library wishes you a #HappyNewYear! In 2025, we happily served Chicagoans across our 81 locations and we have even more to look forward to in 2026, including the opening of CPL's newest location at the Obama Presidential Center.
Chicago Public Library wishes you a happy holiday season! ❄️📚 Stay cozy and catch up on some reading with a pick from our 2025 Best of the Best list: http://chi.gov/botb
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Chicago Public Library wishes you a happy holiday season! ❄️📚 Stay cozy and catch up on some reading with a pick from our 2025 Best of the Best list: http://chi.gov/botb
Join us this Saturday as we celebrate 50 years of Woodson Regional Library! The day will be filled with festivities, including traditional African percussion with @oldtownschool.bsky.social , a special presentation by Vino Louden and many more activities.
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join us this Saturday as we celebrate 50 years of Woodson Regional Library! The day will be filled with festivities, including traditional African percussion with @oldtownschool.bsky.social , a special presentation by Vino Louden and many more activities.
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
Students learning from home can get academic support with CPL’s free online resources, including Virtual Teacher in the Library, Brainfuse Online Tutoring and additional support from online read alongs to virtual language classes. Learn more: chi.gov/m/learnathome
December 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Students learning from home can get academic support with CPL’s free online resources, including Virtual Teacher in the Library, Brainfuse Online Tutoring and additional support from online read alongs to virtual language classes. Learn more: chi.gov/m/learnathome
We're thrilled to share the 2025 Teen Best Reads list curated by CPL interns! This year's recommendations include trending titles across various genres that are suspenseful, emotional, relevant, thrilling and much more!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're thrilled to share the 2025 Teen Best Reads list curated by CPL interns! This year's recommendations include trending titles across various genres that are suspenseful, emotional, relevant, thrilling and much more!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
Help keep children warm this winter by donating new or gently used coats and cold-weather items. Drop-off boxes provided by Cradles to Crayons can be found at 13 CPL locations across the city.
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Help keep children warm this winter by donating new or gently used coats and cold-weather items. Drop-off boxes provided by Cradles to Crayons can be found at 13 CPL locations across the city.
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive
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I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
December 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
We’re just one day away! Join us tomorrow for a special Winter Story Time featuring @fox32chicago.bsky.social meteorologist Mark Strehl, where he will be reading favorite classic winter children's books as part of the FOX 32 Holiday Special.
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We’re just one day away! Join us tomorrow for a special Winter Story Time featuring @fox32chicago.bsky.social meteorologist Mark Strehl, where he will be reading favorite classic winter children's books as part of the FOX 32 Holiday Special.
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
Celebrate 50 years of Woodson Regional Library! Enjoy a day full of festivities including a house dance party, a special "Sinners" presentation, traditional African percussion and dance and more! Register: chi.gov/woodson50th
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Celebrate 50 years of Woodson Regional Library! Enjoy a day full of festivities including a house dance party, a special "Sinners" presentation, traditional African percussion and dance and more! Register: chi.gov/woodson50th
Join us for a Winter Story Time with @fox32chicago.bsky.social meteorologist Mark Strehl, who will be reading favorite classic winter children’s books. Plus, kids will be able to share why they love the library and get featured in the FOX 32 Holiday Special!
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us for a Winter Story Time with @fox32chicago.bsky.social meteorologist Mark Strehl, who will be reading favorite classic winter children’s books. Plus, kids will be able to share why they love the library and get featured in the FOX 32 Holiday Special!
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
More info: chipublib.org/fox32
Praise & Protest: Voices of the Chicago Black Renaissance is on view at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection Exhibit Gallery at Woodson Regional Library.
The exhibit showcases a transformative and cultural moment that is often overlooked.
chi.gov/praiseandprotestexhibit
The exhibit showcases a transformative and cultural moment that is often overlooked.
chi.gov/praiseandprotestexhibit
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Praise & Protest: Voices of the Chicago Black Renaissance is on view at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection Exhibit Gallery at Woodson Regional Library.
The exhibit showcases a transformative and cultural moment that is often overlooked.
chi.gov/praiseandprotestexhibit
The exhibit showcases a transformative and cultural moment that is often overlooked.
chi.gov/praiseandprotestexhibit
Finish the year strong with CPL's Renaissance Project events!
Programs include hair ornament workshops, live music performances, model plane making and more, all with a focus on celebrating Chicago Black history.
chi.gov/renaissancedecember
Programs include hair ornament workshops, live music performances, model plane making and more, all with a focus on celebrating Chicago Black history.
chi.gov/renaissancedecember
December 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Finish the year strong with CPL's Renaissance Project events!
Programs include hair ornament workshops, live music performances, model plane making and more, all with a focus on celebrating Chicago Black history.
chi.gov/renaissancedecember
Programs include hair ornament workshops, live music performances, model plane making and more, all with a focus on celebrating Chicago Black history.
chi.gov/renaissancedecember
December's Book of the Month is "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell. This deep and moving novel follows the death of William Shakespeare's son, Hamnet.
Interested in reading "Hamnet" with friends?
Visit The Reading Set to reserve your copies: chi.gov/thereadingset
#CPLBotM
Interested in reading "Hamnet" with friends?
Visit The Reading Set to reserve your copies: chi.gov/thereadingset
#CPLBotM
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
December's Book of the Month is "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell. This deep and moving novel follows the death of William Shakespeare's son, Hamnet.
Interested in reading "Hamnet" with friends?
Visit The Reading Set to reserve your copies: chi.gov/thereadingset
#CPLBotM
Interested in reading "Hamnet" with friends?
Visit The Reading Set to reserve your copies: chi.gov/thereadingset
#CPLBotM
Looking for #BlackFriday deals? Here's one you can't miss! A CPL card gives you access to thousands of pieces of content for FREE! From top movies, books and music to author events, concerts and much more, there's something for everyone.
Learn more: chipublib.org
Learn more: chipublib.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Looking for #BlackFriday deals? Here's one you can't miss! A CPL card gives you access to thousands of pieces of content for FREE! From top movies, books and music to author events, concerts and much more, there's something for everyone.
Learn more: chipublib.org
Learn more: chipublib.org
CPL wishes you a #HappyThanksgiving! We are thankful for all of our patrons and the hardworking staff who provide a great Library experience for all Chicagoans.
November 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
CPL wishes you a #HappyThanksgiving! We are thankful for all of our patrons and the hardworking staff who provide a great Library experience for all Chicagoans.