A new exhibit titled "Local Legends: African American Steelworkers of the Calumet Region" will be showcased at three Chicago public library branches—Avalon, Vodak-East Side, and Woodson Regional—from May 1 to August 31, 2025.
220 Chicago high school students participated in the 10th Annual Teen Winter Challenge, submitting their portfolios for review by a jury panel composed of library staff and a guest judge.
The Chicago Public Library is set to begin the Renaissance Project, supported by the Mellon Foundation, focusing on increasing access to Black history archival materials in the city.
Applications are now open for the position of Chicago's next Poet Laureate, as announced today by Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and in collaboration with the Chicago Public Library...
The Chicago Public Library has announced a series of ScienceConnections programs for children and families across the city, running from April through June.
Chicago Public Library is set to commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month this May with a program titled "History/Herstory/Theirstory/Ourstory."
The Chicago Public Library has released a list of recommended books for children aged 0 to 13 years, aimed at readers looking for literature in Spanish, bilingual formats, or Spanglish.
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library (CPL) have announced a year-long celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Carter G. Woodson Regional Library.
The Chicago Public Library (CPL) has announced the opening of applications for the Renaissance Project’s DJ Scholar-in-Residency, a program supported by the Mellon Foundation.
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