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The Institute of Museum and Library Service gives grants that make institutions such as zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, ...
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department sent a letter to parents of Chicago Public Schools students, warning them about large and often dangerous teen gatherings, including one expected to take ...
CHICAGO (WGN) — Chicago Public Libraries welcome millions of visitors every year. But some library workers fear there’s not enough being done to keep those visitors and staffers safe.
Starting May 1, the Chicago Public Library (CPL) is rolling out some ... can check out up to 50 physical items, borrow 10 OverDrive eBooks, stream five Hoopla titles per month, access a Wi-Fi ...
Temporary access cardholders will have no access to OverDrive, Hoopla, Wi-Fi hotspots or museum ... More information is available on the Chicago Public Library website. Today Is Block Club’s Birthday!
Chicago Public Library said this change is meant to prioritize ... The limits will include 10 OverDrive checkouts — down from 15; five OverDrive holds — down from 12; and five Hoopla checkouts ...
There are some big changes coming to the Chicago Public Library. Starting May 1, the library will no longer issue e-cards. Some users will still have access until the beginning of August ...
In Chicago, the public library serves as a hub for learning and community engagement, offering programs that highlight the rich contributions of African Americans. This year, the Chicago Public ...
Photo credit: Chicago Public Library’s Thomas Hughes Children’s Library inside the Harold Washington Library Center, (c) City of Chicago Libraries aren’t just for borrowing books anymore — especially ...
The Chicago Public School system is suffering from "chronic absenteeism" among teachers who've skipped more than 10 days of the 2023-2024 school year, according to a new report. State records show ...