Winter can be boring and dreary. But it doesn’t have to be. At Chicago Public Library’s Early Learning Centers, winter can be heartening, productive, even magical for children and parents alike
Teacher in the Library, Leonetta is the program's most staunch advocate. "It's more than just homework help. It's developing confidence among students. It's empowering caregivers to guide their children. It's giving people and communities access, resources, and opportunities to succeed," she says.
“One patron recently turned on the computer, logged into his account, and completed a short email. The look of triumph and the proud smile on his face was priceless.” For CyberNavigator Jill, it's more than teaching tech. It's helping patrons realize they, too, have a place in today's digital world.
For one night, the Library’s most ardent champions and advocates gathered to raise more than $2.2 million in celebration of everything that the Library stands for−access, equity, and opportunity for every Chicagoan.
