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Chicago Public Library is inviting high school students to apply for its 2026 school year internships, with applications opening on Monday, October 13 and closing on Sunday, November 2. The internships are available at multiple library locations across Chicago.
According to the announcement, "You can apply to as many positions as you would like but you will only be able to accept one." The programs include Teen Best Reads, Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild, Digital Content, and Radical Fit Incubator.
Teen Best Reads allows participants to read books, discuss them with peers, record book-related videos, and help curate an annual book list. This internship is open to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in high school and runs from January through December 2026.
The Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild offers opportunities for teens interested in gaming. Participants can join sub-guilds such as Esports, Cosplay, Convention Planning, or Game Design. This program runs from January through June 2026.
For those interested in digital media careers, the Digital Content internship provides experience in creating social media content and collaborating with others. This program operates from January through December 2026 with a break during the summer months of June through August.
The Radical Fit Incubator partners interns with local fashion designers Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments and Vieve of Vulpinic. Interns will design a fashion capsule collection that will be featured at the Queer Radical Fair. The internship runs from January through August 2026.
Questions about these opportunities can be sent by email to teenservices@chipublib.org.
