The Library’s story extends beyond the pages of its books. It is a patchwork of stories of children hungry to learn, of teens exploring the world around them, men and women pursuing lifelong learning and better futures, of seniors excited to learn to use computers for the first time, families creating memories over books and toys, immigrants learning to read and write…it is a story of a vibrant community. You. Me. Us. We are part of Chicago Public Library’s rich and thriving story.

Age is just a number! Chicago Public Library believes that age is not a barrier to learning and thriving in the 21st century.

The Associate Board of the Chicago Public Library Foundation is a group of young professionals dedicated to supporting the mission to advance life-long learning at Chicago Public Library. Meet Becky Whitehurst, Marc Levy, and Erin Bodendorfer, three members whose contributions over the years have helped our library remain a world-class institution in our city.