The city — the world — has changed since the library's 1991 debut. Can the Harold Washington Library's programming and design ...

The Chicago Public Library has a particularly proud history of advancing democratic principles, having been the first to draft an Intellectual Freedom Policy in 1936 in order to protect the rights of ...

With branches all over the city, from Albany Park to Wrightwood—Ashburn, the Chicago Public Library is a helpful resource and ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 2, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National ...

The Chicago Public Library system plans to eliminate late fees starting Oct. 1. — making Chicago the largest city in the nation to adopt the growing trend. Not only will the move do away with ...

Chicago public libraries will stop fining people for overdue books and wipe away patrons’ outstanding debt, a move that makes the city the largest of more than 200 municipalities across the ...

Chicago library branches have been open to the public since June. Librarians say they deal directly with the public every single day, which puts them at high risk for contracting COVID-19.

The Chicago Public Library will temporarily remove six Dr. Seuss books from its shelves as it assesses their long-term future, officials said. A spokesman for the library told the Chicago Tribune M… ...

The Chicago Public Library will eliminate all late fines starting Tuesday – and wipe out all users' existing fines – becoming the largest public library system in the U.S. to go fine-free.

Luckily, we have the Chicago Public Library (CPL): a resource for the home cook who wants to try something new without dropping $40 on whatever food writer Alison Roman is currently dishing out.

Something colorful is happening at branches of the Chicago Public Library. It’s not just about reading — it’s about creating. Thanks to a vibrant collaboration between the CPL and the Art Institute of ...

Update, March 20, 2020: Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday the closure of all Chicago Public Library branches beginning Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m., as part of a statewide shelter-in ...