04.29.21
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Esther Choy
What happens when a storyteller shares her tale? Community member and master storyteller, Esther Choy, inspires us to find our voices and let our stories do the work.
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Category: Chicago Public Library Foundation Community
04.21.21
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Andrea Sáenz
For Andrea Sáenz, all roads lead to public service. That is why she continues to find ways to realize the possibility of what a Library could be.
04.07.21
Community Member Spotlight: Lilliane, A Bibliophile Who Understands the Impact of Chicago Public Library
Then and now, Chicago Public Library has remained a constant in Lilliane’s life. Read how this lifelong library lover turned into a lifelong library supporter.
03.29.21
Community Member Spotlight: Meet Mary Beth, A Library Champion In and Out of School
“The Library is an optimistic investment in our community. It’s an investment in our children, teens, and every Chicagoan who wants to learn. As a patron, I have experienced how the Library has enriched my life. As a teacher, I have witnessed how the Library makes a real difference in my students’ learning. So, If I can give a little more and contribute what I can to empower more people through the Library, why wouldn’t I do that?” Meet Mary Beth Hutchinson, educator and library champion!
11.12.20
Donna LaPietra Combines Art and Philanthropy to Build a Better Chicago
Meet the 2020 Library Foundation’s Inaugural Civic Award Honoree: Donna LaPietra. For over 20 years, the artist-philanthropist-civic leader has been lending her artistic expertise to bring the stories of several nonprofits to life. Her motivation? To serve the community. Get to know her journey and her story here.