Who knew? Chicago boasts one of the largest and most vibrant groups of Filipino Americans in the United States. Many of these individuals live in the Uptown, Edgewater, and Rogers Park neighborhoods.
Read MoreThese seemingly unrelated books have something in common: To Kill a Mockingbird, Beloved, 1984, and Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl. They’re all on the list of most banned and challenged books.
Read MoreHow does a certain library book that influenced a little girl still have an impact on her decades later?
Which book is it?
Read MoreStart your genealogy search on Genealogy Day – the second Saturday in March! Here’s how to begin.
Read MoreSplish Splash. It’s National Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day on January 11. Read how one Friend associated this day of recognition with her childhood adventures in the library.
Read MoreDelectable, decadent cake and cozy mysteries layered with an amazing experience. Celebrate National Sacher Torte Day on Dec. 5.
Read MoreIt’s not your mother’s “One Book, One Chicago” (OBOC) program anymore. Meet author Tommy Orange and celebrate Native American Heritage Month all November long.
Read MoreChicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown sent an email to the Friends’ groups throughout Chicago for National Friends of the Library Week.
Read MoreI tell people that I literally grew up in my hometown library in central Nebraska. That makes sense because my mother was a librarian. She instilled in me my love of reading across authors and genres, and I grew to love talking with others about what they were reading.
Read MoreLibraries always have been a refuge for me. A place of limitless potential to whisk me away to another time and experience.
Read MoreWhat are the ingredients for a storybook tea party? Children and their caregivers were delighted to find out.
Read MoreFriends of the Libraries groups have their own national week of celebration to highlight the work they do in support of their local libraries.
Read MoreThis year, the Chicago Public Library’s theme is “City of Stories,” which celebrates stories that explore people, community and culture, and the common themes that connect us.
Read MoreWhether or not you’re a frequent visitor to the library, you may want to try this calculator to find out what the library is worth to you.
Read MoreIt’s the middle of summer and, for me, that means lazy days with a glass of lemonade and a book
Read MoreWhen I heard of the Edgewater writing group, I joined it hoping to have a chance to share my thoughts and get feedback on stories that were swirling in my head.
Read MoreDuring National Library Week (April 4-10), take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the resources Chicago Public Library (CPL) offers in addition to books.
Read MoreMy 12-year-old daughter is a budding artist, so we decided to go down to the newly reopened Art Institute to catch the new exhibit, Monet and Chicago.
Read MoreTo my nine-year-old self, she was everything that I considered smart, tough, and brave.
Read MoreIt seems like readers enjoy talking about the book they’re reading – or like to pass along the title of one they’d recommend.
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