08.22.22
Summer and More: Adrian’s Lifelong Journey at the Library
A summer reading champion since he was one, Adrian is reading 100 books a year—and finding his voice at the Budlong Woods branch, one program at a time.
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Category: Summer Learning Challenge
07.27.22
Chicago Summer Story: Finding Home at Chicago Public Library
To Elnura and her three children, the Budlong Woods branch is more than a quick stopover from the park or school, it’s a second home.
08.19.21
YOUmedia: A Creative Space to Learn Life Skills
With Lead Corporate support from Allstate and other generous donors, YOUmedia is a safe space for teens to collaborate with other teens on creative projects, and gain skills they can apply in school and in life.
08.04.20
Breaking Barriers to Access: Chicago Public Library Partners with Working in the Schools (WITS) to Empower Early Readers at Home
Access to free, high-quality summer learning programs is more critical today than ever before. Together, Chicago Public Library, Chicago Public Library Foundation and WITS will empower thousands of Chicago families to fight the COVID learning slide by connecting them to an unparalleled network of educational services and supports.
07.20.20
Summer Learning Challenge: Build Stories with Chicago Public Library
Summer is not canceled! It may look a little different this year, the Library’s Summer Learning Challenge is here to keep children active, creative, and learning all summer long.
08.21.19
Chicago Public Library is Your Back-to-School Partner
Back-to-school transition can be a heart-racing, stomach-churning, palm-sweating event for children and parents. But don’t worry, Chicago Public Library has got you covered.
07.22.19
Summer Learning Challenge: When Curiosity Sparks Creativity
Thanks to summers at the library, Mia is turning her curiosity into creativity.
07.17.19
Summer Learning Challenge in Action!
Thanks to you, thousands of kids enjoy a full summer of books, experiments, fieldtrips, performances, workshops, and more!
07.08.19
Ready. Set. Learn!
Summer matters. This is especially true for children and families who may not have access to high-quality summer activities and resources. Present in all 77 neighborhoods, Summer Learning Challenge gives children and teens the summer education they deserve.