Chicago Public Library Foundation

Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown and Kimberley Goode, Event Co-Chair of the Library Foundation Awards stopped by WGN Morning News to talk about our upcoming Awards celebration, honorees Ann Patchett, Cristina Henriquez, Chance the Rapper, and the partnership between CPL and CPLF. Watch the segment below or via this link: https://lnkd.in/gjjHnErw

We’re all about celebrating our local storytellers. Joining us for this year’s 2024 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards celebration are Chicagoland authors including Shelby Van Pelt, Rowan Beaird, Jonathan Eig, Leslé Honoré Poetry, Mia P. Manansala, Author, Luis Alberto Urrea and more! See the full list of guest authors and learn how you can tune in for the celebration here: https://lnkd.in/gz3HGhSm

Want to hear from author of this year’s One Book, One Chicago pick Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow? Join Chicago Public Library for the season finale on November 14 at Harold Washington Library to see Gabrielle Zevin in conversation with Booklist’s Donna Seaman. Plus: Gabrielle Zevin will sign books at the end of the event! Learn more about how you can join in person or online here: https://bit.ly/4hjGSJ4

2021 Arts Award honoree Theaster Gates is inThe New York Times! 🤩 What a thrill to have recognized him for his incredible contributions to the arts. As a sculptor, ceramist, urbanist, and activist, Theaster keeps redefining what it means to be “multi-disciplinary.” Check out the article here: https://nyti.ms/4hntTq6 And don’t miss the 2024 Chicago Public Library Foundation Awards—celebrating Ann Patchett, Cristina Henriquez, and Chicago’s own Chance the Rapper at https://lnkd.in/g2U3HTNB

Gratitude season is upon us and we’re thankful for our Associate Board for helping us support lifelong learning at Chicago Public Library. Our AB is comprised of more than 40 members of young professionals from the city who are committed to powering our Library. Learn more about our AB and the fun events they plan throughout the year, including our annual party in Harold Washington Library #NightintheStacks: https://lnkd.in/gmpn3VMX #ThankfulThursday

Want to get to know our community members, including donors and Board of Directors? Or want to read about the impact donors like you help make on Chicagoans of all ages? Check out our blog at https://lnkd.in/gSmB6CpS to read profiles on our Library Foundation community, real stories of impact, event recaps and more! #PowerOurLibrary #EmpowerEveryChicagoan

Congratulations to CPLF Board Member Bruce Sagan on receiving the National Medal of Arts—the highest award given to artists and art patrons—by President Joe Biden for his seven decades of public service in arts and journalism. Thank you, Bruce, for your contributions to the growth and excellence of art in the United States but especially Chicago. We are honored to power Chicago Public Library with you! Learn more about Bruce and his inspiring story here: https://bit.ly/3Y8jR3a #ArtsHumanitiesMedal

Chicago Public Library provides teens with the space and opportunities to build transferable and leadership skills through paid internships - from creating digital content to planning teen-focused events to boosting their design skills. Know any teens who might be interested? Applications are open through the end of the month! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3YwTmpu

Fans of this year’s One Book, One Chicago selection “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” can see the “The Great Wave” by Hokusai at The Art Institute of Chicago - the iconic landscape print that inspired one of the games in the book. The famous print only goes on display every few years so don’t miss your chance to see it in person. Learn more about this year’s One Book pick here: https://bit.ly/4gqorSM

At Chicago Public Library, Chicagoans of all ages and stages of life can drop in for free movie screenings through the Community Cinema program. The Budlong Wood branch has seen many people come in for viewings of documentaries, animated movies and films of all greens. Thank you to Free for All Chicago for providing Chicagoans with the chance to connect in their Library through the power of film! Learn more about programs like this on our website: https://lnkd.in/gKmAP5qr