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Opened in 1873, Chicago Public Library has locations in every Chicago neighborhood.
Opened in 1873, Chicago Public Library has locations in every Chicago neighborhood.
Here are more photos of Little Italy Branch for your viewing pleasure! 🦉📚✨
February 9, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Here are more photos of Little Italy Branch for your viewing pleasure! 🦉📚✨
Extended by popular demand! Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny! This special visual presentation is the perfect way to prep for Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny will perform. Learn more and register: chi.gov/badbunny
February 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Extended by popular demand! Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny! This special visual presentation is the perfect way to prep for Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny will perform. Learn more and register: chi.gov/badbunny
Oscar season is here and CPL is hosting FREE film screenings featuring movies that are up for awards through our Community Cinema program, which brings popular films to a library location near you.
View movie selections and showtimes by visiting chi.gov/oscars2026.
View movie selections and showtimes by visiting chi.gov/oscars2026.
February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Oscar season is here and CPL is hosting FREE film screenings featuring movies that are up for awards through our Community Cinema program, which brings popular films to a library location near you.
View movie selections and showtimes by visiting chi.gov/oscars2026.
View movie selections and showtimes by visiting chi.gov/oscars2026.
Ready for round two of our Winter Reading Challenge? This month, we challenge you to read from one of our February lists: Cozy Fantasy, Cozy Nonfiction or Cozy Mysteries. Let us know what you read for a chance to win a CPL beanie or thermos.
Learn more:chi.gov/awrcfeb
Learn more:chi.gov/awrcfeb
February 2, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Ready for round two of our Winter Reading Challenge? This month, we challenge you to read from one of our February lists: Cozy Fantasy, Cozy Nonfiction or Cozy Mysteries. Let us know what you read for a chance to win a CPL beanie or thermos.
Learn more:chi.gov/awrcfeb
Learn more:chi.gov/awrcfeb
February's Book of the Month is "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" by NYT bestselling author @taliahibbert.bsky.social . This novel follows Chloe Brown's journey to accomplish her "get a life" list, which leads to an unexpected romance. Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/getalifechloebrown
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
February's Book of the Month is "Get a Life, Chloe Brown" by NYT bestselling author @taliahibbert.bsky.social . This novel follows Chloe Brown's journey to accomplish her "get a life" list, which leads to an unexpected romance. Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/getalifechloebrown
This image shows Vivian G. Harsh, whose passion to document the Black experience spurred the largest African American history and literature collection in the Midwest. We invite you to this year's Black History Month events championing Black librarianship: chi.gov/bhm2026
February 1, 2026 at 2:41 PM
This image shows Vivian G. Harsh, whose passion to document the Black experience spurred the largest African American history and literature collection in the Midwest. We invite you to this year's Black History Month events championing Black librarianship: chi.gov/bhm2026
Join us at Woodson Regional Library on Wednesday, February 5 for a celebration of ALA's (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social ) National Day of Racial Healing. The day will include wellness and storytelling experiences plus a performance from blues musician Vino Louden. Learn more: https://chi.gov/NDORH
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Join us at Woodson Regional Library on Wednesday, February 5 for a celebration of ALA's (@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social ) National Day of Racial Healing. The day will include wellness and storytelling experiences plus a performance from blues musician Vino Louden. Learn more: https://chi.gov/NDORH
Happy #NationalShelfieDay from all our staff! Whether you explore our collection at your local library or through our online catalog, we hope you get lost inside the covers of a special book. Need inspiration for your next read? Browse our staff lists: chi.gov/lists
January 28, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Happy #NationalShelfieDay from all our staff! Whether you explore our collection at your local library or through our online catalog, we hope you get lost inside the covers of a special book. Need inspiration for your next read? Browse our staff lists: chi.gov/lists
Curious to know what CPL's most popular books in 2025 were? The official list just dropped! The list includes the most popular books in adult fiction, nonfiction and the most popular books for teens and kids.
Explore the list and place a hold here: chi.gov/popular2025
Explore the list and place a hold here: chi.gov/popular2025
January 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Curious to know what CPL's most popular books in 2025 were? The official list just dropped! The list includes the most popular books in adult fiction, nonfiction and the most popular books for teens and kids.
Explore the list and place a hold here: chi.gov/popular2025
Explore the list and place a hold here: chi.gov/popular2025
Calling all creatives! Applications for the 2026 Makers-in-Residence program are now open. Each residency is 12 weeks with selected artists facilitating classes for patrons at each Maker Lab location.
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
January 23, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Calling all creatives! Applications for the 2026 Makers-in-Residence program are now open. Each residency is 12 weeks with selected artists facilitating classes for patrons at each Maker Lab location.
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
Applications close on February 11. Learn more here: chi.gov/2026makers
Author Christopher Clott joins us at Harold Washington Library Center on January 28 for a discussion on his book "Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey."
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
January 22, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Author Christopher Clott joins us at Harold Washington Library Center on January 28 for a discussion on his book "Unearthing Highway 41: An American Journey."
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
Learn more: chi.gov/clottauthor
Presented in collaboration with the Society of Midland Authors.
All CPL locations are warming centers during operational hours. To locate additional warming centers, call 3-1-1 or visit 311.chicago.gov. To find a library near you or to learn the operating hours for a specific location, visit chi.gov/locations.
January 22, 2026 at 8:29 PM
All CPL locations are warming centers during operational hours. To locate additional warming centers, call 3-1-1 or visit 311.chicago.gov. To find a library near you or to learn the operating hours for a specific location, visit chi.gov/locations.
Today, CPL and Mayor Brandon Johnson (@mayorofchicago.bsky.social) officially announced the opening of the Library-Based Food Access program, a full-service food pantry in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (@fooddepository.bsky.social). Learn more: chi.gov/legleropening
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Today, CPL and Mayor Brandon Johnson (@mayorofchicago.bsky.social) officially announced the opening of the Library-Based Food Access program, a full-service food pantry in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (@fooddepository.bsky.social). Learn more: chi.gov/legleropening
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. showed us how to light the way. Mayor Harold Washington recognized that and was integral in making Illinois the first state to honor #MLKDay, a decade before it was federally recognized. Washington is pictured here with King's daughter, Yolanda.
January 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. showed us how to light the way. Mayor Harold Washington recognized that and was integral in making Illinois the first state to honor #MLKDay, a decade before it was federally recognized. Washington is pictured here with King's daughter, Yolanda.
Get your library cards ready! CPL's winter reading challenge for adults is here. January's theme is books from our annual Best of the Best list. Enter this month for a chance to win a CPL beanie or thermos.
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
January 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Get your library cards ready! CPL's winter reading challenge for adults is here. January's theme is books from our annual Best of the Best list. Enter this month for a chance to win a CPL beanie or thermos.
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
Learn more: chi.gov/janreadingchallenge
Whether you’re a regular visitor or just getting to know us, we want your help shaping the future of CPL. Come to one of our community workshops to share your ideas, priorities and hopes for the future of your library. Register now: chi.gov/cplcommunityworkshops
January 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Whether you’re a regular visitor or just getting to know us, we want your help shaping the future of CPL. Come to one of our community workshops to share your ideas, priorities and hopes for the future of your library. Register now: chi.gov/cplcommunityworkshops
Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny! This special visual presentation is the perfect way to prep for Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny will perform. Learn more and register: chi.gov/badbunny
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Learn about Puerto Rican history through the music of Bad Bunny! This special visual presentation is the perfect way to prep for Super Bowl LX, where Bad Bunny will perform. Learn more and register: chi.gov/badbunny
There's still time to apply for CPL's Renaissance Project $4,000 grants! The applications are open to students, educators, scholars, researchers, journalists, community leaders and artists.
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
January 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
There's still time to apply for CPL's Renaissance Project $4,000 grants! The applications are open to students, educators, scholars, researchers, journalists, community leaders and artists.
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
Applications are open until January 7, 2026.
Learn more: chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants
January's Book of the Month is “Days at the Morisaki Bookshop” by Satoshi Yagisawa. This is a story about the healing, bonding and transformative power of books. A strong way to begin the New Year!
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
January 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
January's Book of the Month is “Days at the Morisaki Bookshop” by Satoshi Yagisawa. This is a story about the healing, bonding and transformative power of books. A strong way to begin the New Year!
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
Place a hold on a copy of the book here: chi.gov/morisakibook...
#CPLBotM
Chicago Public Library wishes you a #HappyNewYear! In 2025, we happily served Chicagoans across our 81 locations and we have even more to look forward to in 2026, including the opening of CPL's newest location at the Obama Presidential Center.
January 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Chicago Public Library wishes you a #HappyNewYear! In 2025, we happily served Chicagoans across our 81 locations and we have even more to look forward to in 2026, including the opening of CPL's newest location at the Obama Presidential Center.
Chicago Public Library wishes you a happy holiday season! ❄️📚 Stay cozy and catch up on some reading with a pick from our 2025 Best of the Best list: http://chi.gov/botb
December 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Chicago Public Library wishes you a happy holiday season! ❄️📚 Stay cozy and catch up on some reading with a pick from our 2025 Best of the Best list: http://chi.gov/botb
Join us this Saturday as we celebrate 50 years of Woodson Regional Library! The day will be filled with festivities, including traditional African percussion with @oldtownschool.bsky.social , a special presentation by Vino Louden and many more activities.
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
December 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join us this Saturday as we celebrate 50 years of Woodson Regional Library! The day will be filled with festivities, including traditional African percussion with @oldtownschool.bsky.social , a special presentation by Vino Louden and many more activities.
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
Students learning from home can get academic support with CPL’s free online resources, including Virtual Teacher in the Library, Brainfuse Online Tutoring and additional support from online read alongs to virtual language classes. Learn more: chi.gov/m/learnathome
December 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Students learning from home can get academic support with CPL’s free online resources, including Virtual Teacher in the Library, Brainfuse Online Tutoring and additional support from online read alongs to virtual language classes. Learn more: chi.gov/m/learnathome
We're thrilled to share the 2025 Teen Best Reads list curated by CPL interns! This year's recommendations include trending titles across various genres that are suspenseful, emotional, relevant, thrilling and much more!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're thrilled to share the 2025 Teen Best Reads list curated by CPL interns! This year's recommendations include trending titles across various genres that are suspenseful, emotional, relevant, thrilling and much more!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
chi.gov/tbr25
Plus, get a sneak preview below!
Help keep children warm this winter by donating new or gently used coats and cold-weather items. Drop-off boxes provided by Cradles to Crayons can be found at 13 CPL locations across the city.
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Help keep children warm this winter by donating new or gently used coats and cold-weather items. Drop-off boxes provided by Cradles to Crayons can be found at 13 CPL locations across the city.
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive
Find your nearest drop-off box: https://chi.gov/coatdrive