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:

☀️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:

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:

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:

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

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:

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:

RT @CPLFoundation: Summer at CPL is officially a go!. For 20+ years, this beloved program has helped kids stay curious, creative, and learn….

RT @chicagopixels: Chicago Reads Together - @fox32news is partnering with @chipublib for Chicago Reads Together to get students and adults….

RT @MattBrownEP: To my fellow Chicago parents. Do yourselves a favor and check out @chipublib events. We drove down to Legler branch this A….

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:

#ExtremeHeatWarning in effect this weekend!. Remember, Chicago Public Library Locations are available as cooling centers during normal operating hours. Find a location near you:

Did you know that Woodson Regional Library is celebrating 50 years of Librarianship? Show your pride by getting your limited-edition 50th anniversary library card! Get yours by visiting Woodson Regional Library. Available for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis

❤️💛💚Happy #Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚. Join us in honoring the #BlackLibraryHeroes who have shaped Chicago and laid the foundation for a brighter future. From Harold Washington to Vivian G. Harsh to Carter G. Woodson, their legacies are powerful reflections of #BlackExcellence.

For all the cool dads out there, did you know that CPL has a full collection of dad jokes available for checkout: . Dear dads, what's the tallest building in town? . The library, it has the most stories. Happy #FathersDay!

📍 11 AM – 4 PM | Harold Washington Library Center 📌 Free and open to all. Register here:

Led by our Chicago Teen Gamer’s Guild, Gamer’s Universe is designed to bring people together through inclusive, intergenerational fun. Come see what happens when the library becomes the ultimate gaming hub.

Chicago Public Library is leveling up with Gamer’s Universe—a citywide celebration of creativity, community and play. Tomorrow, families and adults are invited to Harold Washington Library Center to explore tabletop and video games, tournaments, cosplay, tech showcases and more.