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Be a Summer Superhero for Chicago’s Children!

June 19, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

| Tags: Summer Engagement, Summer Learning Challenge, Support the library

Every summer, Chicago's students are at risk of losing more than 2 months' worth of math and reading skills. YOU can change that.

CyberNavigators Wanted

June 14, 2019

| By Veronica Brown

Categories: CyberNavigator

| Tags: bilingual employment, digital skills, help wanted, job opportunity, technology, tutoring

Looking to use your computer and language skills to help your community?

The Chicago Public Library Foundation Welcomes Incoming Commissioner & CEO Andrea Telli!

June 13, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Foundation News

| Tags: Andrea Telli, Chicago, CPL Commissioner, Library of the Future

With more than 30 years of experience and a deeply held commitment of connecting Chicagoans to their communities through the Library, newly confirmed Commissioner Andrea Telli is more than ready to lead Chicago Public Library to new heights.

Make This Summer (Learning) Count

June 12, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Featured, Summer Learning Challenge

| Tags: Summer Learning Challenge, Summer Slide

Studies have shown that summer is a critical time for children. Students are at risk of losing more than two months' worth of math and reading skills. More serious still is the painful truth that children who suffer the most are those from under resourced communities. This doesn't have to be the case.

Meet the Maker: Kate Conlon

June 12, 2019

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Maker Lab

| Tags: Art, Kate Conlon, Maker in Residence, Makers of Chicago

They say inspiration can strike anywhere. Kate Conlon, our CPL Maker-in-Resident, find hers in a questions-questions that take her to the library.

Be a Summer Superhero for Chicago’s Children!

CyberNavigators Wanted

The Chicago Public Library Foundation Welcomes Incoming Commissioner & CEO Andrea Telli!

Make This Summer (Learning) Count

Meet the Maker: Kate Conlon

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