Power Our Library.
Empower Every Chicagoan.
Library Foundation Awards
Join J. Nicole Brooks, Theaster Gates, and Amy Tan!
Just Help! How to Build a Better World with author U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Feb 2nd | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Online Event
Meet the Maker: Faith Humphrey Hill
Faith’s exhibit, “Portraits of COVID,” is on display now.Library Foundation Awards
Join J. Nicole Brooks, Theaster Gates, and Amy Tan!Just Help! How to Build a Better World with author U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
Feb 2nd | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Online EventMeet the Maker: Faith Humphrey Hill
Faith’s exhibit, “Portraits of COVID,” is on display now.
Creating pathways to learning, creativity, and civic engagement in every neighborhood, for every Chicagoan.
The Chicago Public Library Foundation accelerates the potential of our public library by investing in resources that transform lives and communities. With the support of the Library Foundation community, we are committed to building a stronger and more equitable Chicago.
The Library Foundation partners with Chicago Public Library to drive equitable access to learning, creativity, and digital literacy resources.
Our work is defined by three overarching impact priorities.
Close the Academic Opportunity Gap
Activate Creativity and Connection
Bridge the Digital Divide
Impact by the numbers
Our donors activate real change
$4,126,292
Total raised by 1,214 donors
300,000+
Patrons served
50,000+
Grab and Go activity kits distributed to children, teens, and young adults
3,540
Virtual Programs offered for all age groups
Meet the community
Everyone has a library story. Learn how your support impacts Chicagoans, families, communities and our entire city.
It’s a wrap on 2021! Thank you for helping us turn another challenging year into a year for the books!
Community Spotlight: Lilliane, a bibliophile who understands the impact of Chicago Public Library
