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TY to @BlockClubCHI for helping spread the word about CPL's #SummerAtCPL adult reading challenge!📚 Read the article: chi.gov/BC-SummerAtCPL If you complete six activities from the program guide and log, you will win a limited-edition CPL hat and be entered into a raffle.🧢

Can’t make it to tonight’s Pages and Pints event? No worries, you can still join the fun! Raffle tickets are just $25, and you don’t need to be present to win. Snag your tickets now and don’t miss your chance to win big: bit.ly/44xLndC

Thank you @SashaAnnSimons @WBEZ for moderating. Thank you @ChicagosMayor and @Giannoulias for standing with libraries in Chicago and Illinois. Thank you to our incredible CPL staff. Huge thanks to our partners at the @CPLFoundation.

7 days left to make a difference! Take our community survey to help us decide how to invest in library spaces, programs and services that impact you. Get started: chi.gov/communitysurvey

🍦 Just TWO weeks away! 🍦 Join us for our Jeni’s Ice Cream Fundraiser on Thursday, August 7 at the Southport and Connors Park locations. We’ll be hanging out with delicious flavors, fun vibes, and some fun giveaways. Don’t forget to bring your friends. The more the merrier!

Starting tomorrow, the combination of heat and humidity may make it feel >100°F several days in a row! Here are some tips to beat the heat.

Remember, Chicago Public Library locations are cooling centers during #ExtremeHeat and are open to the community during normal operating hours. Find a location near you: chi.gov/locations

Justin’s recurring gift helps keep library programs free and accessible for everyone in Chicago. Be like Justin. Make an impact all year long with a monthly gift: bit.ly/44U7FXa Join today and get a free I ❤️ Chicago Public Library mug.

City of Chicago just announced solar panels at South Chicago and Humboldt Park library branches through the #Chi100 initiative. Want to learn how solar can work for you? Join a free workshop: chi.gov/ReadySetSolar #ReadySetSolar #Chi100

CPL, @ChicagoDOE and the Department of Fleet & Facility Management announced the installation of new solar panels on the rooftop of South Chicago and Humboldt Park Branch. This comes as part of @chicago's Chi100 effort to transition municipal operations to 100% renewable energy.

What a night! Our Literature & Libations event on 7/16 brought together 85+ library lovers for an evening of books, brews, and community 💛 your support helps fuel library programs across Chicago! Full photos can be accessed here: bit.ly/40lwyK0

Score Chicago Public Library t-shirts for just $12 for a limited time! Plus, the shop’s stocked with fun Summer @ CPL designs by artist Katie Lukes. Grab yours now: bit.ly/3IAYDac Proceeds of your purchase support lifelong learning programs for all at the Library.

📣 Library lovers, your voice matters! Help shape the next 5 years of Chicago Public Library. Take this survey and tell us what matters most in your library experience. Already took it? Share it with a friend! chi.gov/communitysurvey

Join us tomorrow from 6-9 at @GCBewingCo for the ultimate mashup of hops and hardcovers. For just $50, you’ll get a curated beer flight, great vibes, and unforgettable conversations. Don’t let FOMO win. Grab your spot now: bit.ly/44xLndC

Only a couple of weeks left to help us decide how to invest in the library spaces, programs and services that impact you! Already did? Share it with a friend and let them know that they, too, can help shape CPL’s next five years. Get started: chi.gov/communitysurvey

When Finley first walked into @YOumediaChi as a teen, she had no idea it would change their life. In a new guest blog, Finley shares how the mentors, tech tools, and creative freedom at CPL helped her find her voice and set her on her path: bit.ly/3Ipwi6p

Let the fun begin! Get your #SummerAtCPL Activity Guide today to receive a FREE family pass to the @artinstitutechi along with resources to help your family #GoGreen. Stop by your local branch to get your guide today! Learn more about Summer at CPL: chi.gov/summer

Our longtime partnership with Chicago Public Libraries is one of the many ways we support the communities we serve!

Libraries open doors to opportunity, learning, and connection. There are many ways you can help them grow. See our chart of ideas to get started or visit us at bit.ly/3I2VsCU to learn more.

Meet the artist behind your favorite hat: Katie Lukes! Inspired by Chicago’s green spaces, storytelling, and a sense of adventure, Katie brought this year’s summer learning theme to life with playful charm and the cutest ant toting books. bit.ly/3GDaoMw