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[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/kng73kIk3n

📸 INDIRAP Productions

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/dvG2pwnFzp

This event is co-presented by @wcfbook.

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

“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.

https://t.co/OL4E27TcSj

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/Bg58Dwo5hP

[Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor]

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.

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

All CPL locations are warming centers during operational hours. To locate additional warming centers, call 3-1-1 or visit https://t.co/XCRa8KLnWv. To find a library near you or to learn the operating hours for a specific location, visit https://t.co/nU0LQmQT5N.

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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!

https://t.co/34aiscbSpf

Plus, get a sneak preview below!

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/8fbXOrq7GA

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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 https://t.co/YLlqp6NBwY

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

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.

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/Nqp0T8AqzK📚

[Candace Jordan @CandidCandace]

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 )

https://t.co/EnJrPf4R9a

[CPLFoundation @CPLFoundation]

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:
https://t.co/e9K6cHjr7v

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/Otz4pIUWQ9

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/C2mTPncBrh

[Chicago magazine @ChicagoMag]

Poet José Olivarez reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse. https://t.co/A6TjpC9kP3

[Heidi Stevens @HeidiStevens13]

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.

https://t.co/croRr5EREY

[Chicago Public Library @chipublib]

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: https://t.co/6jEFQTEMaj

[SR OBrien @srobrien2]

While @nprscottsimon is away at @CPLFoundation Sandburg Awards, here's a time capsule from last year's award ceremony honoring Ann Patchett! https://t.co/Pjmps2wXj0

[DePaul College Prep @DePaulPrep]

Congratulations to our president, Mary Dempsey, on receiving the Cindy Pritzker Civic Award from the @CPLFoundation. As the former Commissioner of @chipublib, Mary spearheaded the construction and renovation of 44 branch libraries, development of innovative outreach programs...