The move expands an initiative between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library that aims to make it easier for students to get resources at all of the city’s public libraries.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A girl reading a book in the library. Those who weren’t raised as regular library-goers may misunderstand library policies or be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Twenty-five years. That’s how long the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards have been honoring writers, artists and local ...

It turns out when you remove membership requirements, attendance and use at all 81 locations of the Chicago Public Library ...

When we envision a stronger Chicago, we typically emphasize the same essential priorities: safer communities, affordable housing and economic opportunity. But when it comes to actually realizing this ...

‘Say More’ celebrates National Library Week with Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown.

Chicago's literary and civic community gathered at the Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum at the University of Illinois Chicago on Oct. 21 for the Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards dinner. Themed ...

The Chicago Public Library announced “Olga Dies Dreaming” by Xochitl Gonzalez as its 2025 One Book, One Chicago pick on Wednesday. Annually, the library pulls together community leaders to select a ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Public Library and Mayor Brandon Johnson announced "Olga Dies Dreaming" by Xotchil Gonzalez as the 2025 One Book, One Chicago (OBOC) selection Wednesday. "For more than 20 ...

As a shy child, I cherished trips to my local library. From “The Giver” by Lois Lowry to “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston, I was transported to different worlds and time periods ...