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Opened in 1873, Chicago Public Library has locations in every Chicago neighborhood. We believe in the freedom for all to read, learn, and discover.
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.🧢
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
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.
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.
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
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
CPL's Book of the Month is Mexican Gothic by @silviamg and our book clubs are reading it! This novel reimagines Gothic fantasy and takes place in 1950s Mexico. Check out Mexican Gothic: chi.gov/CPLBOTMJuly2025 And read it with a book club: chi.gov/MexGothBookClub. #CPLBotM
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
Happy #FourthOfJuly! Enjoy these 1937 images from a Portage Park #IndependenceDay celebration. 🎆 Want to explore more? Type “Fourth of July” or “Night Photography” in or Digital Collection’s search bar and see what surprises unfurl. Explore here: chi.gov/CPLDigitalArch…
☀️Don't miss the #SummerAtCPL fun! Enjoy #GoingGreen events, participate in our summer challenges, win prizes and more. Register and find out everything our summer program has to offer for adults, teens and kids here: chi.gov/summer
Whether you have a disability yourself or are an ally looking to learn and grow in your support of others, CPL is offering a variety of programs this #DisabilityPrideMonth. Learn more and start here: chi.gov/disabilitypride
A few minutes of your day to take our citywide survey means you can help us decide how to invest in library spaces, programs and services over the next five years. Take our survey now: chi.gov/communitysurvey
Join us TODAY for a fun-filled afternoon celebrating Summer at CPL at the #GoGreenFair! ☀️🌱 There will be live music from the @oldtownschool, live painting from the Summer at CPL artist Katie Lukes, a job and volunteer fair and much more! Learn more at chi.gov/gogreenfair.
Introducing Katie Lukes, this year's #SummerAtCPL artist! Meet Katie at our #GoingGreenFair: a fun-filled afternoon where you can learn about job and workforce development opportunities from local organizations and ways to get involved. More: chi.gov/gogreenfair
Chicago is always building, dreaming, creating — and so are we! This summer, CPL has built a special program dedicated to #GoingGreen for #SummerAtCPL in hopes of creating a greener and stronger Chicago. NEVER DONE. #NeverOutdoneChi. Learn more: chi.gov/summer
Summer at CPL is officially a go! For 20+ years, this beloved program has helped kids stay curious, creative, and learning all summer long—with free activities in every neighborhood.
Chicago Reads Together - @fox32news is partnering with @chipublib for Chicago Reads Together to get students and adults to go enjoy books together, embark on reading adventure! Thanks to the Chicago Public Library Foundation - fox32chicago.com
To my fellow Chicago parents. Do yourselves a favor and check out @chipublib events. We drove down to Legler branch this AM, which had a petting zoo, free food/music, master gardeners and more. There’s a TON of great (and free!) kids programming this summer across the city!!
The #SummerAtCPL fun starts tomorrow! Watch our exclusive interview with @GoodDayChicago to learn all about the exciting summer programming at CPL. Then join us tomorrow at our kickoff events to enjoy nature-themed activities & surprises. RSVP: chi.gov/summer
#ExtremeHeatWarning in effect this weekend! Remember, Chicago Public Library Locations are available as cooling centers during normal operating hours. Find a location near you: chi.gov/locations
Cooling Centers will be open June 21-24. For locations download the Chicago OEMC app, visit City of Chicago Data Portal Cooling-Centers-Map or contact 3-1-1 for a the nearest location and hours.