Terra Foundation for American Art awards the Chicago Public Library Foundation a grant for YOUmedia teen program as part of Art Design Chicago.
PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT
CYBERNAVIGATORS
Helping library patrons build their digital skills with FREE one-on-one and small group computer sessions.
CYBERNAVIGATORS
4,888
hours of computer help provided each month by CyberNavigators.
Learn MoreEARLY LEARNING
Spaces and programming to help children ages 0 to 5 get a head start on learning.
EARLY LEARNING
Spaces
Spaces incorporate interactive play, toys and games, and STEM-based learning opportunities for kids. for kids.
Learn MoreONE BOOK, ONE CHICAGO
Chicago’s citywide reading program for adults featuring events and discussions around one book and theme.
ONE BOOK, ONE CHICAGO
20,000+
Chicagoans participated in One Book programming in the 2015-2016 season.
Learn MoreSUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
Keeps kids reading, exploring, and building skills all summer long!
SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE
100,000
children read, learn and discover every summer
Learn MoreTEACHER IN THE LIBRARY
Accredited teachers help kids complete homework and improve their study habits.
TEACHER IN THE LIBRARY
90,000+
Teacher in the Library sessions took place during the 2015-16 school year.
Learn MoreYOUMEDIA
Dedicated spaces where teens can study, work on group projects, and learn new skills.
YOUMEDIA
40,000+
visits visits logged at YOUmedia's twelve locations.
Learn MoreFeatured Post
2017 Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Raises a Record-Breaking $1.85 Million for Chicago Public Library Foundation
More than 800 Honor Bestselling Writers Margaret Atwood, Dave Eggers, and 21st Century Award recipient, Natalie Y. Moore.
Blog Feed
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October 16, 2017 05/29/15 YOUmedia at Chicago Public Library to be Part of Year-Long Art Design Chicago Initiative -
October 16, 2017 05/29/15 Meet Teacher in the Library, Melody Farmer!For the past 17 years, the Teacher in the Library (TIL) program has placed certified teachers in branches across our Chicago Public Library system — where they provide the free, quality, one-one-one homework help that all children deserve. -
October 16, 2017 05/29/15 You’ve Heard of NPR Weekend Host, Scott Simon, But Did You Know…Did you know that Scott Simon is a longtime friend of the Chicago Public Library Foundation and moderator of the honoree conversation at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner since 2011?
MAJOR DONORS
Make an investment:
$25
Funds 16 people in 1 hour of Maker Lab workshops
$50
Sponsors eight kids in the Summer Learning Challenge
$100
Sponsors homework help for 10 kids with a Teacher in the Library
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