11.12.18
Assata Mason: Born to Create
With a full scholarship and two exhibits under her belt, YOUmedia Alum, Assata Mason is living proof that dreams do come true.
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Author: Rica Bouso
11.06.18
Top Ten Reasons to Fall in Love with Chicago Public Library!
Why do we love Chicago Public Library? Let’s count the ways! #LibraryLove
10.30.18
Teacher in the Library: A West Side Story
“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.
10.11.18
2018 Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner Raises $2.4 million for Chicago Public Library
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
10.11.18
Teacher in the Library: Making a Difference one Student at a Time
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.
09.23.18
Kindness is Love in Action
What is the secret to happily ever after? As it turns out, it’s kindness. Read here to learn more.
09.21.18
Playing Nice: Encouraging our Children to be Kind
L.R. Knost wrote, “It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.” How do we raise kind kids?
09.13.18
Get Your Geek On for Trivia Night
Do you have what it takes to be Trivia Night Champs? Join us on October 23 for a night of friendly competition and beer – all for a good cause. (Hint: Read up on sci-fi!)
09.10.18
Choose to be Kind
One simple act of kindness can cause a ripple. On week 2 of the #BeKind campaign, we learn how to project kindness outward. Happy reading!