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04.29.21

Community Member Spotlight: Meet Esther Choy

What happens when a storyteller shares her tale? Community member and master storyteller, Esther Choy, inspires us to find our voices and let our stories do the work.

04.21.21

Community Member Spotlight: Meet Andrea Sáenz

For Andrea Sáenz, all roads lead to public service. That is why she continues to find ways to realize the possibility of what a Library could be.

04.07.21

Community Member Spotlight: Lilliane, A Bibliophile Who Understands the Impact of Chicago Public Library

Then and now, Chicago Public Library has remained a constant in Lilliane’s life. Read how this lifelong library lover turned into a lifelong library supporter.

03.29.21

Community Member Spotlight: Meet Mary Beth, A Library Champion In and Out of School

“The Library is an optimistic investment in our community. It’s an investment in our children, teens, and every Chicagoan who wants to learn. As a patron, I have experienced how the Library has enriched my life. As a teacher, I have witnessed how the Library makes a real difference in my students’ learning. So, If I can give a little more and contribute what I can to empower more people through the Library, why wouldn’t I do that?” Meet Mary Beth Hutchinson, educator and library champion!

02.16.21

How To Curb Students’ Learning Loss? Virtual Teachers in the Library Can Make a Difference

Understanding the need for for accessible, free, and high-quality academic support for thousands of students in the city, Chicago Public Library has transformed its signature after school in-branch program, Teacher in the Library, into a virtual format.

02.16.21

Why Do We Love Chicago Public Library?

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.

12.22.20