Discover how Emma McKee stitched together a portrait of Chicago with the help of dozens of Chicagoans. When Emma McKee picks up a needle and thread, she isn’t just creating art. She’s documenting culture, preserving stories and building community, one stitch at a time. Known to many as Stitch Gawd (a nickname coined due to […]
Most weekends across Chicago, you’ll hear a phrase repeated, often shouted, inside your neighborhood library: “Change your hat!” It’s the moment when children call out for a new story from the Junior League of Chicago’s (JLC) Mad Hatters. The Mad Hatters use stories, songs, and silly hats to spark a love of reading among children […]
The expanded 81 Club partnership between Chicago Public Library and Chicago Public Schools represents a major investment in educational equity and access for Chicago students — made possible through the support of philanthropic and community partners who believe in the power of libraries.
Adoley Jordan has always been a Library lover. To deepen this connection, she joined the Associate Board in 2022- and is now stepping into the role of President of the AB,
Learn how CPL’s latest Maker-in-Residence brought stained-glass art to the Maker Lab community.
Discover how Chicago Public Library’s Teacher in the Library program helped one child go from struggling with homework to thriving in school—at no cost.
A Chicagoan shares how Summer at CPL opened doors to birding, new branches, and joyful library moments with her daughter.
Discover how Chicagoans explored reading, birding, sustainability, and community fun during Summer at CPL. Thanks to donors and patrons!
Discover how CPL’s Maker-in-Residence turned curiosity into the art of wood bending in the Maker Lab.