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Although the courts put a restraining order on the administration's efforts to dismantle the federal Institute of Museum and ...
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Public Libraries welcome millions of visitors every year. But some library workers fear there’s not enough being done to keep those visitors and staffers safe.
The Education Department has opened a Title VI investigation into Chicago Public Schools over allegations of race-based discrimination. The Trump administration says the Chicago district is ...
Starting May 1, the Chicago Public Library (CPL) is rolling out some major policy shifts—and you’re going to want to bookmark this. First up: eCards are officially being retired. Until now ...
On May 10, 2025, Chicago Public Library’s Harold Washington Library Center hosts a day of mariachi music, Bollywood dancing and free books for children of all ages. Children are naturally drawn to ...
Starting May 1, the Chicago Public Library is making changes to library cards and borrowing limits it says will make materials more accessible to Chicago residents. E-cards will be discontinued ...
Donation Options Search Search Search Starting on May 1 the Chicago Public Library system is implementing changes to prioritize Chicago residents in the borrowing of library materials. Tyler ...
Artadia Awards Three Chicago Artists Artadia ... and performance series,” relays UChicago. “Sharon has pioneered site-specific, immersive and multisensory productions that brought opera into ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Thursday is the last day to submit a story about how a Chicago Public Library has impacted your life. Its for the library system's campaign called "Lifelong Learning". It includes ...
In Chicago, the public library serves as a hub for learning and community engagement, offering programs that highlight the rich contributions of African Americans. This year, the Chicago Public ...
Photo credit: Chicago Public Library’s Thomas Hughes Children’s Library inside the Harold Washington Library Center, (c) City of Chicago Libraries aren’t just for borrowing books anymore — especially ...
"At CPL, we take pride in celebrating the vibrant cultural mosaic of Chicago," Library Commissioner Chris Brown said in a statement. "Our 'Day of the Dead LIVE!' programming offers a powerful way ...