🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Chicago Public Library's CyberNavigators are here to help Chicagoans navigate the digital world, from using email to applying for jobs online. Want to learn more about how they’ve helped patrons? Read their stories on our blog: bit.ly/3RGDUnC

Meet Rae Chardonnay — Chicago Public Library's 2025 DJ Scholar-in-Residence! Through the Renaissance Project, Rae will explore CPL’s Black history archives and remix them into sound, hosting workshops and listening parties across the city. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/456ZyZb

Happy #PrideMonth! Join us for events, book recommendations and more to honor all aspects of queer life, history and culture. From film screenings to pride book clubs, we’re sure you will find something special to enjoy! Plan your #PrideMonth with us: chi.gov/pridemonth

Chicago's libraries and museums are reeling from federal funding cuts. Thank you to Chris Brown for powerfully stating what so many of us believe: the time is now to support our libraries. Read more in Block Club Chicago: bit.ly/3HgS1wR

We’re thrilled to share that our President & CEO, Brenda Bui, has been named one of @CrainChicago's 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy! Please join us in congratulating Brenda on this well-deserved recognition! 👏 Learn more: bit.ly/43X8zmn

Announcing our 2025 Chicago Public Library Foundation Award Honorees: Percival Everett, José Olivarez, Mary Dempsey. Learn more: cplfoundation.org/awards

Our president, Mary Dempsey, will be awarded the Cindy Pritzker Civic Award by the Chicago Public Library Foundation this fall!

Whether you’ve just discovered us or have been a Library champion for years, we’re so glad you’re here. Got questions about who we are, what we do, or how your support powers Chicago Public Library? Our FAQ page has you covered. bit.ly/4kU4g10

ICYMI: We’re proud to honor three extraordinary champions of creativity, community, and access to knowledge at this year’s Library Foundation Awards! These honorees reflect the heart of what libraries make possible. Learn more: cplfoundation.org/awards

.@Chipublib is featured in @NewCity's Lit 50 2025: Institutions, Advocates, and Programmers roundup! Read here: bit.ly/4l0sG9a

We’re proud to partner with kendrascott for a "Kendra Gives Back" event benefiting the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Join us in-store on June 28. 20% of your purchase will support free Library programs that empower readers, learners, and creators across Chicago.

After the success of last summer’s beer-themed Literature and Libations event, we’re bringing back the good vibes with more beer, books, and library love on July 16. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when tickets drop: bit.ly/3M218lg

Join us on June 21 for the Summer Kickoff at our regional libraries across the city. Nature-themed fun, activities for all ages and plenty of ways to celebrate summer with your library. RSVP here: chipublib.org/summer #SummerAtCPL

Happy last day of school, CPS - Chicago Public Schools! 📚✏️ Huge thanks to our incredible Teachers in the Library for a year of homework help, encouragement, and impact beyond the classroom. Want to see how they make a difference? Read their stories on our blog: bit.ly/429T0Ua

Say hello to the newest members of our Associate Board! We’re thrilled to welcome these passionate library lovers who are bringing fresh energy, ideas, and advocacy to support our mission. 💛📚 bit.ly/3zqXM4H

T-1 week until we kick off summer at Chicago Public Library! Join us for a day of FREE, nature-themed fun at our regional libraries across the city, each with its own unique adventure to explore! Find details here: chipublib.org/summer-at-cpl

At our 2025 Powering Possibility event, Finley Williams, a YOUmedia alum and current student at Cornell University, shared how the Library was a place of abundance and belonging for her. Thank you, Finley, for sharing your story with us and inspiring so many!

Join us for a night of books, beer, and library love on July 16 at Great Central Brewing. Tickets are $50 and include a curated beer flight, tasty bites, bookish fun & surprises—all in support of free programs at Chicago Public Library. bit.ly/3ZQw5zh

Looking for your next great read? Check out these powerful books by our 2025 Library Foundation Award honorees Percival Everett and José Olivarez. Add these to your TBR—and celebrate stories that build empathy, understanding, and connection: bit.ly/3Zq9CbZ

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and honors Black freedom, resilience, and joy. Take a moment to rewatch this powerful Juneteenth video from Chicago Public Library: youtube.com/watch?v=Ao_Xwx…