October 2016 - Chicago Public Library Foundation

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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

Know Your Chicago Tours the Chicago Public Library! “Architects of Global Knowledge” Cultivated Curiosity to Continue Learning More

Welcome to the Newest Members of our Junior Board

3 Maker Lab Events for the Food & Drink Lover Inspired by the One Book, One Chicago Pick

5 Maker Lab Events for Halloween Lovers

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