CPL at Home
CPL is here for you while you stay safe at home. Contact us to get help online with your school work, job search, research and more.
Connect with Us
Spring Learning Journey for Kids and Tweens
Kids, take learning journey through books, movies, comics, graphic novels and more. Complete activities and enter to win a special prize!
Get Free Homework Help at CPL
Find answers to your questions at CPL. Use our free homework help resources in person and online.
Ask YOUmedia: Get Help by Email or Set a Virtual Appointment
Teens, get help using software or hardware, or ask for feedback on your latest project (school, personal or anything in between).
Ask a Maker: Request Help from the Maker Lab
Get help using design software, get feedback on your latest project or set up a one-on-one virtual appointment.
Watch at Home
First Chapter Friday
Watch children's authors (from familiar favorites to newer names whose books you'll want to know) read a chapter from their books.
Live from the Library
Watch story time with Chicagoans, authors and librarians you know and love!
Speak On It
Speak On It connects teens and authors virtually for conversations about what speaks to us and inspires us to create.
CPL on YouTube
View more on-demand programs for Chicagoans of all ages on CPL's YouTube channel.
Get a Library Card Online
Online Resources
Brainfuse: Homework Help and More
Get free one-on-one homework help and resume-writing assistance. Live tutors now available 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Grow Your Computer Skills with Chicago DigitalLearn
Do you need to build your computer skills? Chicago DigitalLearn has short video courses to help you learn how to use a computer.
Job Seekers, Get Help with Brainfuse
Get personal feedback on your resume within 24 hours from an online writing coach.
OverDrive eBooks, Audiobooks and Magazines
Explore a variety of eBooks, audiobooks and magazines.
Use the Library on Your Phone
Events
One Book Board Game Night
Nov 5th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Graphic Novel Book Club: Redbone
Nov 5th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Online Event
Article Discussion: Artificial Intelligence and Storytelling
Nov 7th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cozy Wool Creatures
Nov 7th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
