Chicago Public Library

Chicago Public Library has been nominated for Chicago Reader's #BestofChicago 2024 Best Chicago Institution. As a pillar of cultural enrichment, programming, community resources, lifelong learning and more, this nomination means everything to us. Chicago, show your support by voting for Chicago Public Library here: https://lnkd.in/g5YRHe4M Voting ends on December 31, 2024.

As the city is hit with cold weather, please remember that all Chicago Public Library branches are warming centers during operational hours. To find a Library branch near you and operating hours visit bit.ly/cpllocations. To locate additional warming centers across the city, call City Services at 3-1-1 or visit 311.chicago.gov.

Whether you're spending the day with family and friends or having your own special celebration, we hope you have a #HappyThanksgiving! Warm wishes, Chicago Public Library

Get ready for a special story time featuring comedian, actress, and author Tiffany Haddish! Bring the whole family to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter, inspiration, and the magic of storytelling. Free and open to all ages! She Ready Foundation

Thank you to everyone who participated in Chicago Public Library's #OneBookOneChicago 2024 season. This season's programming offered events highlighting the intersectionality between video games and literature. Yesterday, patrons packed Harold Washington Library's Cindy Pritzker Auditorium for the season finale of One Book, One Chicago with a keynote discussion featuring Gabrielle Zevin, Author of #TomorrowAndTomorrowAndTomorrow, the One Book, One Chicago 2024 reading selection. Zevin was in conversation with author, writer and ALA's Booklist Magazine Editor Donna Seaman. The duo spoke about the impact of gaming in today's culture and how that is reflected in the novel. If you missed the keynote, you can watch it on Chicago Public Library's official YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/g-peA4BS. Special thank you to Bank of America and the Chicago Public Library Foundation for supporting Chicago Public Library's One Book, One Chicago programming. We can't wait to invite you to next year's One Book, One Chicago season!

Join Chicago Public Library in welcoming Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, the 2024 #OneBookOneChicago selection, for a season finale keynote this Thursday at 6 pm at Harold Washington Library Center. Zevin will be in conversation with Donna Seaman, author, writer and editor of ALA’s Booklist Magazine, to discuss Zevin’s novel, career, upcoming work and how the book has connected with Library patrons in Chicago. Learn more by visiting: https://lnkd.in/gJd-ipFc

Chicago Public Library honors the remarkable legacy of Barbara Taylor Bowman, who recently passed. Barbara dedicated her life to advocating for equity, and literacy and served on Chicago Public Library's board for over a decade. During her time on CPL's Board, Barbara's influence shaped many of CPL’s transformative initiatives like giving teens immediate access to library services through the 81 Club, the adoption of CPL's Equity Policy, the fine-free initiative and the creation of dedicated early learning spaces in CPL locations. Barbara Taylor Bowman was a library hero, and her leadership and dedication will forever be appreciated and will continue to inspire the work and vision of Chicago Public Library. Barbara, thank you for your commitment to lifelong learning. Your legacy will continue to uplift and inspire.

From attending story times as a kid to participating in citywide book clubs as a college student, most Chicagoans have a story about the Library. Chicago Public Library has always and will continue to welcome and support the pursuit of reading and lifelong learning. Whether it's arts, technology, finance, history, fashion, or cooking, CPL has always strived to provide resources for everyone and has been a space for people to build memories and learn new things. As part of our #LifelongLearning campaign, we want to hear from you directly about how you experience #LifelongLearning at your local Library. Those who submit will have an opportunity to win exclusive CPL swag. ReAnn, a CPL patron since they were six years old, mentioned "While young, I loved burying my nose in a great big book, its words letting me travel to far-off lands, see wild and wonderful things, and meet the most interesting characters." Another patron, Roberto, mentioned "Lately, I have been reading about bicycles and also painting. I like to ride bicycles, and I paint in watercolor and acrylic. The library has many references for both of my passions."  Many Chicagoans have stories, what's yours: https://lnkd.in/gQBH2pMw. #CPL4LIFE

In celebration of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, Chicago Public Library is excited to welcome the 23rd United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo as part of CPL's Voices for Justice series! Harjo will be in conversation with Adrian Matejkam at Harold Washington Library Center on November 18, 2024, at 6 pm to discuss Harjo's career, her time as U.S. Poet Laureate, and more. Adrian Matejkam is an author, poet, editor of Poetry Magazine, and served as Indiana's Poet Laureate. Harjo was the first Native American to hold the position of #USPoetLaureate and only the second person to serve three terms in the role. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/cplharjo. More information on Native American Heritage Month programming at Chicago Public Library can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g6D74Q3F.

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