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2016 Carl Sandburg Award Dinner Raises a Record-Breaking $1.8 Million for the Chicago Public Library Foundation

October 28, 2016
| By Veronica Brown
Categories: Carl Sandburg Literary Award
| Tags: Carl Sandburg Literary Award Dinner, Erik Larson, scott turow
The 2016 Carl Sandburg Literary Awards dinner was an unprecedented success, raising more than $1.7 million for services for the library.
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Know Your Chicago Tours the Chicago Public Library! “Architects of Global Knowledge” Cultivated Curiosity to Continue Learning More

October 26, 2016
| By Veronica Brown
Categories: Other
| Tags: Know Your Chicago
How well do you know Chicago? As in, really know it? Last week, the organization, Know Your Chicago (KYC) continued an almost 70-year tradition in opening up the minds of attendees via organized experiential learning sessions across the city.
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Welcome to the Newest Members of our Junior Board

October 24, 2016
| By Veronica Brown
Categories: Associate Board
| Tags: Junior Board
We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of the Chicago Public Library Foundation Junior Board!
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3 Maker Lab Events for the Food & Drink Lover Inspired by the One Book, One Chicago Pick

October 18, 2016
| By Veronica Brown
Categories: Maker Lab
| Tags: foodie, Maker Lab
Ever wondered exactly what goes into roasting coffee or how you can decorate your party cupcakes like a pro? Bring your inner foodie to life at the Maker Lab!
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5 Maker Lab Events for Halloween Lovers

October 11, 2016
| By Veronica Brown
Categories: Maker Lab
| Tags: Halloween, Maker Lab
Wondering how to make your best Halloween costume ever this month? Maker Lab has you covered on all of that - and more!
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