Our vision is that every student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, wellrounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. Located in the south loop, harold washington library center is cpls main library. Cpl welcomes and supports all people in their enjoyment of reading. In addition, city of chicago facilities are closed to the public. Its also great for the environment when we reuse old books rather than buying new ones. Sep 30, 2011 the chicago public library cpl has offered ebooks in the epub format for a while now, but kindle owners havent been able to borrow digitally until very recently.
From the director wherever you are, the library is with you. Harold washington library center chicago public library. Get a library card online chicago residents whove never had a cpl card can apply for a library card online. Login and catalog search will be unavailable between 7 and 9 a. Book a meeting room or study room chicago public library. Chicago public library chicago public library volunteermatch. The chicago public library cpl is the public library system that serves the city of chicago in the u. The original purpose of a public library was to acquire books and then lend those books out to the community to improve literacy, share knowledge and provide education and entertainment.
The library is onlinewere here and ready to help you. News teens, apply for paid internships at chicago public library. The university of chicago library the university of chicago. If the chicago public library is going to eliminate late fees, lets see the evidence in a year or two that doing so has put more books into childrens hands. How well do you recall the books that got everyone talkingand readingthis past decade. In response to the evolving covid19 pandemic, the city of chicago has joined the state of illinois in issuing a stay at home order effective saturday, march 21st at 5pm ct. Save money at chicago area used book sales chicago on the cheap. New titles, recently rated, and recently tagged by the library community. For many of these titles, audiobook, large print and. The library is where people of all ages and backgrounds gather freely. Online resources faqs how can i find out which online resource has a particular newspaper, magazine or journal. Discover books and articles at chicago public libraryand beyond.
Our board of directors and staff are energized by the librarys exciting work on behalf of the chicago community, and we are deeply committed to fostering transparent, collaborative relationships with our individual, foundation, and. Ebsco for public libraries databases, journals, ebooks. Can i save, print or email articles i find in cpls online resources. Search the worlds largest catalog, with titles from cpl as well as thousands of other. Join us at friends of knox county public library s annual used book sale. Always call to confirm all information before heading out as information is subject to change. If youre reserving a meeting room, youll be notified of approval within three days. In addition, the number of electronic materials continued to grow, with public libraries offering over 391 million ebooks to their patrons in the united states.
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There are over 114 chicago public library careers waiting for you to apply. Chicago public library drops fines, sees 240% increase in. New chicago public library careers are added daily on. Chicago public library releases free online languagelearning. This includes fostering the development of chicagos nonprofit arts sector, independent working artists and forprofit arts businesses. Ebsco provides highquality content and technology for public libraries, including research databases, ebooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, readers advisories, scholarly journals, discovery service and more. Library commissioner andrea telli says hundreds of longoverdue books have been returned in the three weeks since chicago became the nations largest. The friends provides support and resources for houston public library programs program application individuals, groups, and organizations interested in collaborating with hpl by offering a public program, e.
For patrons at home, we recommend world book early learning as an alternative. City of chicago current employee names, salaries, and. Opened in 1873, chicago public library cpl has locations in every chicago neighborhood. This resource is only available inside the library. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Chicago public library has locations in every chicago neighborhood. Search for other libraries on the real yellow pages. Apply to librarian, research associate, intern and more. Chicago public library university of chicago limited access. World book is generously providing access to this site to cpl patrons through april 30.
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As we begin this spring quarter from disparate locations across the country and around the globe, i write to assure you that, wherever you are, the library is with you. I checked out my first kindle ebook the other day kafkas the metamorphosis, and i have to say i was confused by the process. Want to try ebooks, or interested in learning more about ebooks at cpl. Cutting edge programs we support chicago public library. Through its rich and current book collections, state of the art technology and cultural and public partnerships, the chicago public library is a thriving, engaged leader in chicagos diverse neighborhoods. Online resources of the chicago public library ala support. Explore all the branches at chicago public library skip to main navigation skip to main navigation skip to search skip to search skip to content hours. The space itself and the book selection is small but still felt difficult to. Chicago public librarys 80branch system is one of the best in the world. The department of cultural affairs and special events dcase is dedicated to enriching chicagos artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy.
See search results in the chicago public library digital collection. Used book sales are a great way to buy books on the cheap and to help library systems raise badly needed revenue. Browse all subjects in the chicago public library digital collection. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Browse the chicago public library kids digital collection. Book sale finder, your guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and other nonprofit organizations. Explore all three branches of the chicago river on a journey through the heart of the city. Borrow a kindle ebook from the chicago public library. Finding lists of the chicago public library chicago public library. The john crerar library the john crerar library the. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Drop chicago public library late fees but show the proof. You may filter your library search results by a specific library type, such as public libraries, by using the library type dropdown on the topright of the results set.
Chicago public library archives photographs trace cpls history from a small water tank that survived the great chicago fire to the extensive network of neighborhood libraries that span the city today. Sunday, april 19 while we perform system maintenance. Chicago public schools is the third largest school district in the united states with more than 600 schools and serves 361,000 children. Youre eligible too, but your parent or guardian should complete this application for you. The chicago public library foundation has been proud to partner with chicago public library for over 30 years. Chicago public library launches free online languagelearning programs by martina sheehan mon jan 23 2012 chicago public librarys little pim online languagelearning program for kids ages 36. Book a study room at the harold washington library center.
Learn more about our online services in compliance with governmental orders the library will remain closed for the foreseeable future. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. In part, because individual, business, and foundation donors like you partner with the chicago public library. Staff are prioritizing essential services to protect the health and safety of our residents and employees. It consists of 80 locations, including a central library, two regional libraries, and branches distributed throughout the citys 77 community areas. A champion for chicago and a force for good, today we honor his life and legacy. The chicago public library cpl has a lengthy list of online resources available to patrons, including several databases.
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