12.20.21
It’s A Wrap on 2021!
Thanks to you for helping us turn another challenging year into a year for the… dare we say it… books! As we count down to 2022, let’s look at all that we’ve made possible together.
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Author: Marissa De La Cerda
11.22.21
A Sprinkle of Gratitude for Thanksgiving
We know—it’s been another unique year. But as we navigate and respond to the changing times, we are thankful that some things remain constant: family, friends, and the Library!
11.10.21
Meet the Maker: Faith Humphrey Hill
No stranger to Harold Washington Library Center, Faith Humphrey Hill is this Fall’s Maker-in-Residence, teaching Library users how to knit, draw using digital tools—and asking us to remember those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 with her famous knit-prints.
10.15.21
From Swamps to Parks: Chicago Public Library Takes Us Through a Historic Journey of the City
What does it take to bring the history of Chicago Parks to life? Chicago Public Library Senior Archival Specialist Johanna Russ tells us.
08.30.21
Community Member Spotlight: Ian Champ is a Champion of the Library
Ian Champ’s local library opened a whole new world when he was a kid. Today, he’s opening doors of knowledge, wonder, and opportunity for kids and youth as a member of the Chicago Public Library Foundation community.
08.19.21
YOUmedia: A Creative Space to Learn Life Skills
With Lead Corporate support from Allstate and other generous donors, YOUmedia is a safe space for teens to collaborate with other teens on creative projects, and gain skills they can apply in school and in life.