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Why Do We Love Chicago Public Library?

February 16, 2021

| By Rica Bouso

| Tags: Chicago Public Library, CPL at Home, LIbrary Lovers Month

The pandemic has been incredibly difficult for all of us in more ways than one. But the Library reminds us that we are not alone. Through its digital programs and virtual events, Chicago Public Library continues to strengthen a sense of community across 77 neighborhoods—even if we are apart.

Bringing Chicago Public Library to Your Homes

December 22, 2020

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Early Learning, Featured, Holidays

| Tags: activity guides, Chicago Public Library, Grab and go kits, Virtual programs

This is a heartwarming story of how Chicago Public Library turned a challenging time into a fun learning adventure for the Pineda Family.

Home for the Holidays: How to Make this Season Extra Warm and Fuzzy

December 21, 2020

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Featured, Holidays

| Tags: Chicago Public Library resources, socially-distanced holidays

The holiday season will be memorable in ways that we never could have imagined. We may be celebrating apart, but we are in this, TOGETHER.

Thanksgiving from a Distance: 6 Ways to Make it Special

November 19, 2020

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Featured, Other, Thanksgiving

| Tags: Gratitude, Thanksgiving week

While we know that nothing can replace a warm embrace and the special people in our lives eating and laughing at one table, we have put together some resources to bring holiday cheer to this year’s thanksgiving

Donna LaPietra Combines Art and Philanthropy to Build a Better Chicago

November 12, 2020

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Featured, Other

| Tags: Civic Leadership, Donna LaPietra, Philanthropy in 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.

Why Do We Love Chicago Public Library?

Bringing Chicago Public Library to Your Homes

Home for the Holidays: How to Make this Season Extra Warm and Fuzzy

Thanksgiving from a Distance: 6 Ways to Make it Special

Donna LaPietra Combines Art and Philanthropy to Build a Better Chicago

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