October 2018 - Chicago Public Library Foundation

Teacher in the Library: A West Side Story

October 30, 2018

| By Rica Bouso

| Tags: Chicago Public Library, Homework Help, North Austin, philanthropy, Teacher in the Library, West Side

"Children need a teacher that it is committed to them." Meet Ms. Micky, a Teacher in the Library making a difference in the community...one student at a time.

2018 Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Raises $2.4 million for Chicago Public Library

October 11, 2018

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Carl Sandburg Literary Award

| Tags: 2018 Carl Sandburg Literary Awards, Bill Kurtis, Chicago Public Library, Erika Sanchez, Judy Blume, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, scott simon

1,000 guests, 90 authors. and $2.4 million - this year's Carl Sandburg Literary Awards is the biggest in history. All for the love of Chicago Public Library

Teacher in the Library: Making a Difference one Student at a Time

October 11, 2018

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Teacher in the Library

| Tags: BrainFuse, Homework Help, philanthropy, Teacher in the Library, tutoring

Bilal’s library story began when he was seven years old. Now, at 14, he still attends the Teacher in the Library every day. Find out why.

Everything You Need to Know About Neil deGrasse Tyson’s New Book, Before and After the Sandburg Dinner

October 9, 2018

| By Kat Rothstein

Categories: Carl Sandburg Literary Award, Featured

| Tags: Accessory to War, Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner, Foundation Authors, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Have you ever wondered about the relationship between astrophysics and the millitary? Read on to discover Neil deGrasse Tyson's thoughts on their overlap.

Meet Susan Orlean this November!

October 9, 2018

| By Kat Rothstein

Categories: Foundation News

| Tags: Author Event, Donor Appreciation, Foundation Donors, Harold Washington Library, Susan Orlean, The Library Book

We're inviting Foundation donors to an exclusive reception with Susan Orlean on November 13, ahead of her public discussion on her new book.

Teacher in the Library: A West Side Story

2018 Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Raises $2.4 million for Chicago Public Library

Teacher in the Library: Making a Difference one Student at a Time

Everything You Need to Know About Neil deGrasse Tyson’s New Book, Before and After the Sandburg Dinner

Meet Susan Orlean this November!

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