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From Swamps to Parks: Chicago Public Library Takes Us Through a Historic Journey of the City

October 15, 2021
| By Marissa De La Cerda
Categories: Featured, Other, Special Collections
| Tags: Chicago, Chicago Public Library, Special Collections
What does it take to bring the history of Chicago Parks to life? Chicago Public Library Senior Archival Specialist Johanna Russ tells us.
Three men standing next to a table.

Community Member Spotlight: Ian Champ is a Champion of the Library

August 30, 2021
| By Marissa De La Cerda
Categories: Chicago Public Library Foundation Community, Featured
| Tags: Chicago Public Library Community, Library champion, Support the library
Ian Champ’s local library opened a whole new world when he was a kid. Today, he’s opening doors of knowledge, wonder, and opportunity for kids and youth as a member of the Chicago Public Library Foundation community.

Meet the Chief Librarian: Chris Brown

May 17, 2021
| By Rica Bouso
Categories: Featured, Foundation News
| Tags: Commissioner Chris Brown, Equitable 21st Century Library
It was in Chicago that a 20-something Chris discovered his calling to become a librarian. So, returning to Chicago as library commissioner feels like coming full circle.

A Young, Rad Reader: Meet Ishaan

May 3, 2021
| By Rica Bouso
Categories: 2021 Read-A-Thon, Featured, Other
| Tags: Children reading, Read-A-Thon
At four, Ishaan appreciates stories where he can see himself. He also loves learning about characters that are different from him. Mother and son share their love for diverse books lead to appreciation, empathy, and a fun family tradition!

10 Reasons the Chicago Public Library Foundation’s Read-A-Thon is Rad

March 19, 2021
| By Rica Bouso
Categories: Featured
| Tags: Audiobooks, Books, eBooks, Lifelong learning, Read-A-Thon
Why join the Rad-est Read-A-Thon in the city? Let us count the ways. Exclusive swag prizes, choose your own adventure, a banging throwback to the '90s, the reasons are pretty awesome.
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