Chicago Public Library may be closed but we are finding creative ways to bring the Library to your homes.
Do your children need homework help and tutoring? Chicago Public Library is here for you:
- Brainfuse: Live tutoring for K-12 subjects from 2 pm to 11 pm in English and Spanish
- Little Pim: Language learning for kids
- Khan Academy: Video tutorials in math, science, history, and more
Do your teens need to be engaged and active? Chicago Public Library is here for you:
- Fun at Home: Collection of digital games that are as engaging as they are informative
- Mango: Language learning for teens
- YouVisit: Virtual tours of over 600 colleges around the country.
Do you need to learn computer skills? Chicago Public Library is here for you:
- Digital Learn: Short videos that show you how to better use a computer to do everything from budgeting, to finding a job, to protecting yourself from online scams
Does your family need fun bonding activities? Chicago Public Library is here for you:
- Live from the Library: Watch familiar Chicago faces and your beloved librarians read children’s stories Mondays through Fridays, 10 am
Do you need creative outlets? Chicago Public Library is here for you:
- Cultural Conversations at CPL: Watch past Library author talks online
- Hoopla: Streaming and downloadable audiobooks, music, video, and eBooks
Chicago Public Library serves as a critical access point for all Chicagoans. Our doors may be closed temporarily, but we are here to keep you learning, connecting, and growing.
We know there are a lot of uncertainties, but the one certainty we do have is that our Library will reopen and it will be more essential than ever – to give children with free educational support, help teens explore inspiring pathways for their future, and provide adults with access to technology and skills that can help them navigate the digital world.
