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Author: Veronica Brown

07.18.16

This Year’s Summer Learning Challenge Encourages Kids to Travel on Planes, Trains, Automobiles…and Even Time Travel.

The Chicago Public Library has your summer vacation covered. Ticket price: your library card. Thanks once again to our generous sponsors, who make the Summer Learning Challenge possible: Boeing, The James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation, KPMG, William Blair, Dr. Scholl Foundation, Helen M. Harrison Foundation, United, Walter E. Heller Foundation, Hyatt, Cubs Care, RR […]

07.07.16

Dear 93.9 MYfm, We Heart You

While you power along with Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” on 93.9 MYfm, expect to hear a radio ad about children’s learning programs that are funded by donors to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.

06.17.16

Books + Beer Reading List

Check out the reading list we’ll review during the Junior Board hosted Books + Beer event with Revolution Brewing and Lit With A Twist on June 23, 2016. We’re looking forward to seeing our friends at Books + Beer coming up on June 23rd at Revolution Brewing’s Tap Room as we kick off our #GetCarded […]

06.14.16

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces One Million Books Giveaway to Ensure More Children Engage In Reading This Summer

Chicago Public Library’s Largest Book Giveaway Ever: One Million Free Books for Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge.

05.23.16

Are Chicagoans Digital Ready? With Funding Support From Donors To Library Foundation, CPL Is Making Sure They Are

The lack of digital readiness is a big problem. The Chicago Public Library has taken steps to address that. Now it’s time for the next phase.

04.26.16

Alice Walker Withdraws from May 25 Chicago Appearance for Personal Reasons

Due to personal reasons, Alice Walker will not be able to visit Chicago on May 25 for an appearance at the Harold Washington Library Center.

04.22.16

Teens Launch ChiTeen Lit Fest and Declare their Love of Literature

Calling all teens! Join us at the inaugural ChiTeen Lit Fest April 15th and 16th for poetry, performance and more – created by teens for teens.

04.15.16

Transform the Chicago Public Library During National Library Week

In celebration of National Library Week, we are offering a free t-shirt for every $25 donated to the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Support your local library – and get a really cool shirt!

04.14.16

From YOUmedia to HBO: The Story of Brandon Towns

High school student and budding videographer Brandon Towns has been awarded $5,000 from HBO’s“Everyday Heroes” program to go toward a nonprofit of his choice.

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