Chicago Public Library

CPL is celebrating #America250 this year throughout all library locations by hosting workshops, film screenings, book clubs and much more. You can also celebrate by writing a Letter to America which we will archive in our collections. Learn more: chi.gov/chicago-250

Mayor Harold Washington visiting the Holy Angels students for St. Patrick's Day, 1987, Holy Angels School 📷: Antonio Dickey

Mayor Harold Washington accepting the traditional shamrock form the Consul General of Ireland, 1987, Mayor’s Office 📷: Peter J. Schulz

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these rare photos from CPL’s Special Collections featuring city leaders and moments from the 1979 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Mayor Harold Washington with the St. Patrick’s Day Queen and Irish bagpipers, 1987, Mayor’s Office 📷: Antonio Dickey

Join us on March 30 as we welcome @m_heggeness to discuss her new book, "Swiftynomics," which explores the complex economic lives of American women through the stories of groundbreakers like Taylor Swift. Learn more: chi.gov/swiftynomics

Our March 2026 Adult Reading Challenge is here! Participants will be entered in a drawing for a CPL beanie or thermos by reading a book that is part of a series — one you're already following or the first in a series that's new to you! chi.gov/awrcmarch

Ready to discover an exciting, well-paying career? Join us for our Women in Trades fairs at Sulzer and Woodson Regional Libraries. Connect with industry experts, discover pathways and get inspired to explore a new and rewarding career. Register now: chi.gov/womenintrades

CPL's nomination for the @DublinLitAward, "Creation Lake" by Rachel Kushner, was just longlisted for the prize. Place a hold on the novel to find out why we love this fascinating read: chi.gov/creationlake

March’s Book of the Month is “The Lion Women of Tehran" by NYT bestselling author @MarjanKamali. The novel follows the life of Ellie who reconnects with a childhood friend who helped her navigate the loss of her father during political turmoil in Iran. Chi.gov/womenoftehran

This Women's History Month, CPL invites you to celebrate Ida B. Wells, who helped bring attention to women’s rights and suffrage. CPL keeps Wells’ legacy alive through events that celebrate her and other women who changed the world. chi.gov/whm2026

Tuning in to #Survivor50? We’ve got something even more valuable than a hidden immunity idol. If you’ve already got Fiji FOMO, don’t worry — you can find your perfect desert island read at chipublib.org.

Book clubs, rejoice! From edge-of-your-seat thrillers like "The Silent Patient" to powerful memoirs like “The Year of Magical Thinking," we have new arrivals for every type of book club available on The Reading Set. Explore our new selections here: chi.gov/newreadingset

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CPL invites you to free upcoming musical performances at Harold Washington Library Center featuring violinist @WindyIndieLit, blues’ Nico Barberan Band and classical music pianist Gerald Rizzer. chi.gov/indie2 chi.gov/nicobarberan chi.gov/mozartsonatas

We dedicate Library Lover's Day to all of our patrons who have made CPL the premier place to read, learn and discover for over 150 years. As a small thank you, here's a sneak peek at new romance fiction selections that will be coming to CPL soon: chi.gov/comingsoonroma…

Ready to level up your child's academic skills after their Q3 progress report? Teacher in the Library offers free tutoring services online and in-person at CPL locations for students that need support with their academics. Learn more: chi.gov/teacherintheli…

CPL is hosting FREE film screenings featuring movies that are up for awards through our Community Cinema program! View movie selections and showtimes by visiting chi.gov/oscars2026.