11.22.22
Meet the Maker: Esther Ajayi
Fall Maker-in-Residence Esther Ayaji makes crocheting cool agan, brining the beloved crafts to Chicagoans one Maker Lab class at a time.
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11.10.22
Ask a Maker: Christopher Swenson
Self-described professional tinkerer, Christopher Swenson has been making his own keyboards from scratch. Read on to see how he used the tools at the Maker Lab to bring his project to life!
09.29.22
Back to School Fest in West Lawn
Chicago Public Library and Amazon celebrate learning with Teachers in the Library!
09.15.22
Meet the Library Foundation Team: Harriett Davis
On her fifth birthday, Harriett rushed to her local library branch to get her first library card. Today, she helps raise critical funds for resources and programs at Chicago Public Library for Chicagoans of all ages.
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.
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.
07.27.22
Chicago Summer Story: Finding Home at Chicago Public Library
To Elnura and her three children, the Budlong Woods branch is more than a quick stopover from the park or school, it’s a second home.
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.