With sadness and deep gratitude, we reflect on the extraordinary life of Cindy Pritzker, a visionary whose leadership shaped the Chicago Public Library into what it is today. The millions who rely on our libraries—children discovering their first books, students building their futures, families finding a place to learn and grow—owe so much to her…
Celebrate Poetry Month With CPL
Please join the Chicago Public Library this April in celebrating National Poetry Month. Throughout the month of April, Chicago Public Library will host workshops, open mics, readings, and poetry related programs across our different libraries. We hope to bring the joy of poetry to Chicagoans across the many neighborhoods that we serve. Together, we will…
Chicago Public Library’s 26th Annual Poetry Fest
The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features an impressive lineup of workshops, open mics and presentations all centered around poetry. View the full list of events below and learn more about celebrating Poetry month at CPL.
April is Financial Literacy Month
April is National Financial Literacy Month. There are several programs scheduled at branches throughout the city.
Apply to be the 2025 DJ Scholar-in-Residence
The application closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday April 3, 2025. The residency will run for 12 weeks from April 28-July 18, 2025. CPL is pleased to announce an open application for the Renaissance Project’s DJ Scholar-in-Residency, supported by the Mellon Foundation. The DJ Scholar-in-Residency offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Chicago-based DJ creative…
A SAFER Experience
NAMI Chicago, in partnership with Chicago Public Library, invites library patrons to participate in a survey sharing your experiences and insights about safety within the library. Your input is valued to help shape safe spaces at CPL. Please complete survey by March 5. Take the survey in English. NAMI Chicago, en colaboración con Chicago Public…
Summer at CPL for Teens: Summer Sticker Design Contest
Want to make your mark on summer 2025? Submit your original art to our first summer sticker design contest for teens!
Tax Season Resources at CPL
Get Free Tax Help at CPL Ladder Up offers free tax prep clinics across the Chicago area for households that earned up to $67,000 or individuals who earned up to $35,000 in 2024. You can get Ladder Up help at two CPL locations. Now through April 15, Ladder Up will offer free tax help at…
Celebrate Women’s History Month With CPL
Join Chicago Public Library as we celebrate Women's History Month. Throughout the month of March, CPL will offer empowering events to highlight the contributions of women through literacy, education, and performing arts. Events See event highlights below and view all Women's History Month events. Featured Simone Biles presented by Mudlark Theater and You 4-5 p.m…
A SAFER Experience
NAMI Chicago, in partnership with Chicago Public Library, invites patrons to participate in a 90-minute focus group to share your experiences and insights about safety within the library. Your input is valued to help shape safe spaces at CPL. Register here. Sessions will be offered on the following days: February 13th, 3-4:30pm Woodson Regional Library…
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