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CPLFoundation retweeted
Take part in Summer at CPL to keep your little ones on track for success! Children who complete our Summer Activity Guide can turn it in for a FREE limited-edition Summer at CPL t-shirt (while supplies last).
Get started: chi.gov/summerkids
CPLFoundation retweeted
Gamers Universe is almost here! Join us this Saturday and take part in the biggest FREE gaming convention in Chicago. Compete in our Mario Kart tournament for a chance to win a grand prize or join our cosplay contest to show off your creativity.
chi.gov/gu2026
ALT Scenes from Gamer's Universe 2026, including a cosplay competition, children playing giant chess and a gaming competition on computers.
CPLFoundation retweeted
We’re less than two weeks away from this year's American Writers Festival on June 7 at Harold Washington Library Center! Presented alongside @AWMuseum, we’ll welcome over 90 bestselling and award-winning writers.
Learn more: chi.gov/awf
📸 INDIRAP Productions
CPLFoundation retweeted
Join CPL in welcoming @TempestWilliams to Harold Washington Library Center on Monday, June 15 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Williams will be discussing her new book "The Glorians" and her career. Learn more: chi.gov/terrytwilliams
This event is co-presented by @wcfbook.
ALT Left: Portrait of author Terry Tempest Williams. Right: Book cover for "The Glorians" by Terry Tempest Williams.
CPLFoundation retweeted
“This is where I belong, where I feel comfortable in my expertise.”
CPL’s Mariella Colon has been named to @LibraryJournal's 2026 Movers & Shakers list in the Community Builders category. As a Librarian, her work focuses on making stories come to life.
chi.gov/moversshakers2026
CPLFoundation retweeted
Food. Play. Music. All in one day.
We’re kicking off Summer at CPL across the city on June 6 with three unforgettable events. Join us for activities, giveaways and family-friendly experiences inspired by this year’s theme, Chapters of Chicago. RSVP: chi.gov/summeratcpl
ALT Promotional image for the "Summer Kickoff" event at Chicago Public Library's Sulzer Regional Library. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The design features a stylized illustration of a rotunda building.
ALT Promotional image for the "Summer Kickoff" event at Chicago Public Library's Legler Regional Library. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The design features a stylized illustration of a rotunda building.
ALT Promotional image for the "Summer Kickoff" event at Chicago Public Library's Woodson Regional Library. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The design features a stylized illustration of a rotunda building.
CPLFoundation retweeted
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Brenda Langstraat Bui, President & CEO of the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Our prayers are with her family and the CPLF staff as we all mourn and remember her legacy of service and love for our city. – at Chicago, IL
ALT Mayor Brandon Johnson shakes hands with the late Brenda Langstraat Bui, President & CEO of the Chicago Public Library Foundation, at the grand opening of the Legler Regional Library food pantry.
CPLFoundation retweeted
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.
CPLFoundation retweeted
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!
CPLFoundation retweeted
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
CPLFoundation retweeted
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, a special presentation by @SMOOTHVINO and many more activities.
Register at chi.gov/woodson50th
CPLFoundation retweeted
I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy.
CPLFoundation retweeted
Join us for an OBOC season finale keynote event featuring Xochitl Gonzalez, author of this year's selection, "Olga Dies Dreaming."
Gonzalez will be in conversation with @Booklist_Donna at Harold Washington Library Center this Thursday.
Learn more: chi.gov/obockeynote📚
CPLFoundation retweeted
Literary stars were celebrated at the @CPLFoundation 's annual Awards Dinner Oct. 21. The event raised $1.4 million, showcased 57 Chicago-connected authors and honored Percival Everett, José Olivarez and Mary A. Dempsey. (Via @CrainsChicago )
chicagobusiness.com/nonprofi…
21st Century Award Honoree @_joseolivarez joined Commissioner @ChrisBrownCPL and Director of Marketing Shamil Clay on CAN TV to discuss the importance of libraries as community hubs and his time at the 2025 Library Foundation Awards:
youtube.com/watch?v=XYDfRQfY…
CPLFoundation retweeted
Celebrate Native and Indigenous peoples at your local CPL branch as we honor the experiences and accomplishments of the Native and Indigenous community through engaging book discussions, film screenings and workshops.
Learn more: chi.gov/nahm
CPLFoundation retweeted
Book clubs will never be the same.
Chicago Public Library is proud to unveil The Reading Set, a platform that makes reserving sets of books for your book club easier than ever. Get started today: chipublib.org/thereadingset
CPLFoundation retweeted
Poet José Olivarez reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse. chicagomag.com/chicago-magaz…
CPLFoundation retweeted
What's left if we continue this path of wreckage—to historic landmarks, to national parks, to museums, to libraries? To institutions that belong to all people, that welcome all people, that see worth and promise and humanity in all people?
My column.
chicagotribune.com/2025/10/2…
CPLFoundation retweeted
In 2024, CPL issued a record-breaking 167,492 new library cards, each giving access to the 14 million resources and 30 thousand programs that CPL provides — all for free.
Explore CPL's 2024 Annual Report to learn how we're making an impact in Chicago: chi.gov/ar2024
