08.29.22
Community Member Spotlight: Kahlil Crawford
For Kahlil, the Library has always played a signifcant role in his life. Learn how his journey has led to him being a Library supporter.
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Author: Marissa De La Cerda
08.22.22
Summer and More: Adrian’s Lifelong Journey at the Library
A summer reading champion since he was one, Adrian is reading 100 books a year—and finding his voice at the Budlong Woods branch, one program at a time.
07.07.22
Pride at the Library: Queer Radical Fair
YOUmedia, along with the Chicago Park Districts Queering the Parks, Chicago Freedom School, Social Works, and Rebirth Garments host second annual fair for teens to access resources and explore gender identity.
06.28.22
Meet the Library Foundation Team: Becca Argento
As a child, Becca found a community at her public library. Today, she analyzes data that helps Chicagoans find their community at Chicago Public Library.
06.21.22
Meet the Maker: Carolyn Kassnoff
Carolyn brings the art of neon-bending and illustrations to the Maker Lab, helping Library users make our city glow with custom lanterns!
05.24.22
Reading for the Library: Meet Avani Narang!
A busy mother of a toddler, Associate Board member Avani is cruising through her TBR list — and she’s sharing her Read-A-Thon experience with us!
05.12.22
Meet André Smith: Library and Reading Champion!
André Smith, Vice President of the Library Foundation’s Associate Board, shares his Read-A-Thon tips and tricks—and some of his favorite reads!
05.11.22
Read-A-Thon 2022: Books To Help You Hit Your Goal
Hitting a reading block for Read-A-Thon? Read-A-Thon media partner, Isaac (@i_reads)’s, got you with some book recs!
05.11.22
Read-A-Thon 2022: Monika’s Must Reads
Go from Cairo to Paris to Chicago with these books recommended by one of our 2022 Read-A-Thon media partners, Monika aka Monika’s Book Blog!