Four years in the making, the new Independence branch opened its doors to the public on January 22, 2019. “Everybody was ecstatic−excitedly cheering and clapping as they walked through the doors,” describes Rory. Roberta, herself, was in tears. “The moment was overwhelming to see the library of your dreams come to life.”
This National Library Week, let’s celebrate the library. Visit your local branch. Thank your librarian. Donate to lifelong learning programs.
10 high school students. 12 weeks. 1 summer of a lifetime. This is their journey to coming into their own as artists, printmakers, and collaborators.
That’s the beauty of walking tours. It’s a unique way of experiencing the city. The view from the ground up offers a new perspective.
For one night, there are only three library rules you need to follow: Dance, drink, and party as loud as you can – all for lifelong learning at Chicago public Library!
Chicago Public Library is not the library of your childhood. Its metamorphosis from a brick and mortar warehouse of books to a forward-looking 21st century learning center has reshaped its role in Chicago’s educational ecosystem.
What can you do with 10¢? As it turns out, you can eat healthy, protect mother Earth, and support transformative programs at Chicago Public Library.
As times, neighborhoods, and patrons’ needs change, Chicago Public Library reinvents itself to be an innovative 21st century learning center.
At CPL’s Early Learning Centers, children are not just children. They’re young engineers. They’re future scientists. They’re artists. They’re curious minds hungry to learn.