03.16.22
Teacher in the Library: On Teaching Teens
For Teacher Diana Mills, homework help extends far beyond the textbooks—it’s college applications, building confidence, and so much more!
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02.17.22
Teachers in the Library Help Students Thrive In and Out of School
The Library program returns—and Teachers are sharing stories of success straight from the branches.
02.03.20
Teacher in the Library, Parents, and Students: A Team that Works
Balancing parenting and work can be a struggle, especially when it comes to doing homework assignments. Teachers in the Library are here to help.
12.10.19
Education Takes a Village
Teacher in the Library, Leonetta is the program’s most staunch advocate. “It’s more than just homework help. It’s developing confidence among students. It’s empowering caregivers to guide their children. It’s giving people and communities access, resources, and opportunities to succeed,” she says.
12.11.18
Teacher in the Library: Educator, Mentor, Cheerleader
Mr. S, a teacher in the library at the Budlong Branch, is turning “No, I can’t” to “Yes, I can” one lunch question at a time.
11.06.18
Top Ten Reasons to Fall in Love with Chicago Public Library!
Why do we love Chicago Public Library? Let’s count the ways! #LibraryLove
10.30.18
Teacher in the Library: A West Side Story
“Children need a teacher that it is committed to them.” Meet Ms. Micky, a Teacher in the Library making a difference in the community…one student at a time.
10.11.18
Teacher in the Library: Making a Difference one Student at a Time
Bilal’s library story began when he was seven years old. Now, at 14, he still attends the Teacher in the Library every day. Find out why.
10.16.17
Meet Teacher in the Library, Melody Farmer!
For the past 17 years, the Teacher in the Library (TIL) program has placed certified teachers in branches across our Chicago Public Library system — where they provide the free, quality, one-one-one homework help that all children deserve.