Chicago Public Library

Chicago Public Library is excited to announce its 2023 annual report focusing on its commitment to lifelong learning! CPL’s report centers around the story of Carmen Piper Lane, a lifelong learner who showcases the many ways Chicago Public Library supports learning at every stage of life. Like many of us, Carmen’s journey depicts the diverse and vibrant experiences that CPL has to offer. Now, we’d like to hear from you... how has the library been a part of your lifelong learning? Whether it’s a favorite book, a memorable event, or a resource that made a difference in your life, we want to know. Submit your hashtag #CPL4Life story at https://lnkd.in/gQBH2pMw. Your stories will be featured as part of our new Lifelong Learning campaign, showing how CPL has played a role in our community’s growth and success.

Join the CPL team! Visit https://Chi.gov/CPLJobs to view what positions are currently open. The Supervising Clerk position is open internally to City of Chicago employee bargaining unit members. To apply internally visit: https://lnkd.in/gn8zMbzd

Happy #NationalFriendsOfLibrariesWeek! Thank you for your support and dedication to Chicago Public Library and believing in the power of libraries. Friends of the Library support libraries in making it possible to offer diverse programs, grow collections and resources that reach everyday patrons in their lifelong reading journey. 

From culinary to architectural contributions, Chicago's #Polish population has played a significant role in Chicago's development as a world-class city. In honor of #PolishAmericanHeritageMonth, Chicago Public Library invites you to celebrate all those contributions with events that celebrate Polish history and culture. Click here to get started: tinyurl.com/cplpahm

Chicago Public Library proudly celebrates #BannedBooksWeek in our continued effort to protect your right to read and encourage you to get involved! Take a look below to learn more. #FreedBetweenTheLines #BookSanctuary

Starting on #BannedBooksWeek, The Banned Wagon–powered by Penguin Random House, Unite Against Book Bans (UABB), First Book and Little Free Library– is road-tripping through the Midwest and the South to get books to the people who need and want them most. Visit Woodson Regional on Friday, September 27 to get a free banned book while supplies last, learn more about the issue, and join the movement. #TheBannedWagon #ReadBannedBooks #SaveOurStories

Celebrate #LatinxHeritageMonth with Chicago Public Library! This year's theme, "United in Rhythm, Ritmos Unidos" honors music, rhythm, and beats, and gives a glimpse of the rich history and culture of Latinx communities. Learn more here: bit.ly/latinx2024

Last week, Chicago Public Library announced and unveiled the 2024 One Book, One Chicago selection, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, alongside City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and community partners. Patrons were welcomed with unique experiences all inspired by themes from the novel including arcade machines, dance, music and spoken-word performances, and much more. One Book, One Chicago runs from now till December with the keynote conversation with Gabrielle Zevin taking place on November 14 at 6 pm at Harold Washington Library Center. For complete program information and events, visit onebookonechicago.org.

Chicago Public Library's 2024 One Book, One Chicago selection was just announced! Watch this video to find out what book Chicagoans will be reading this season.

We kicked off the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a People Powered Policy Panel featuring City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson! Mayor Johnson opened the program speaking on the Public Options Platform and what it entails. The well-attended discussion was moderated by Sylvia Ewing, VP of Marketing and Communications at Slipstream, and included remarks from Ruha Benjamin, Professor at Princeton University, Sociologist and author, and Dorian Warren, Co-President of Community Change and Founder and Chair of the Economic Security Project, all speaking on the People's Pathway to access and Employment through Public Options. The event was in partnership with S. Mayumi “Umi” Grigsby, Chief of Policy at the Office of the Mayor, who was also on the panel.