05.11.22
Read-A-Thon 2022: Monika’s Must Reads
Go from Cairo to Paris to Chicago with these books recommended by one of our 2022 Read-A-Thon media partners, Monika aka Monika’s Book Blog!
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04.26.22
ChiTeen Lit Fest: Today’s Teens, Tomorrow’s Leaders
At 16, Allen is already a jack of all trades. He’s a project manager, designer, event planner— and he’s one of the interns helping plan the 7th Annual ChiTeen Lit Fest.
04.06.22
Why Teens are at Home in YOUmedia
I arrived at YOUmedia before the teens started coming in, so I got to explore the space. Even before it was packed with high school students from different parts of the city, the place had a lively aura to it. With bright lights, colorful walls, a host of exciting activities to try, and friendly staff, […]
03.16.22
Teacher in the Library: On Teaching Teens
For Teacher Diana Mills, homework help extends far beyond the textbooks—it’s college applications, building confidence, and so much more!
02.17.22
Teachers in the Library Help Students Thrive In and Out of School
The Library program returns—and Teachers are sharing stories of success straight from the branches.
02.07.22
10 Things We Love About Chicago Public Library
Roses are red, violets are blue. Why do we love Chicago Public Library? Here’s a reason or two.
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.
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.