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10.02.16

Dedicated to the Curious: Meet CPLF 2.0

It’s finally time to shed light on some of the changes we’ve been working on at the Chicago Public Library Foundation. The curious are indeed at home in the library, and here at the Library Foundation, we are dedicated to nurturing that curiosity, we’re Dedicated to the Curious.

10.02.16

Know Your Chicago: An Exploration Spanning 68 Years

On October 18th and 19th, participants of Know Your Chicago will get an inside look at what makes our 36-year partnership with Chicago Public Library work and how minimal investments can impact thousands of Chicago residents.

09.24.16

One Book, One Chicago: Eat Think Grow

It’s that time of year again…pumpkin spiced lattes, apple cider donuts…and One Book, One Chicago! Chicago Public Library recently unveiled their pick for this season’s program.

08.26.16

Marc Levy: Reminisces at Harold Washington Library

Founding Chicago Public Library Foundation Junior Board member, community supporter and Senior Analyst at Data Sciences, Marc Levy recalls reading articles from the 1908 Cubs’ World Series championship at the Harold Washington Library.

08.13.16

On the Road to Higher Education is a Stop at YOUmedia

Meet brothers, Chikezie and Gozie Nwachukwu, and their good friend, Bilal Othman. These fine gentlemen are about to start their exciting journey to higher education and not just any higher education, we’re talking Ivy League.

07.18.16

This Year’s Summer Learning Challenge Encourages Kids to Travel on Planes, Trains, Automobiles…and Even Time Travel.

The Chicago Public Library has your summer vacation covered. Ticket price: your library card. Thanks once again to our generous sponsors, who make the Summer Learning Challenge possible: Boeing, The James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation, KPMG, William Blair, Dr. Scholl Foundation, Helen M. Harrison Foundation, United, Walter E. Heller Foundation, Hyatt, Cubs Care, RR […]

07.07.16

Dear 93.9 MYfm, We Heart You

While you power along with Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song” on 93.9 MYfm, expect to hear a radio ad about children’s learning programs that are funded by donors to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.