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From the big stages of the Chicago, Steppenwolf and @GoodmanTheatre to smaller black box venues, Chapter Two of Summer at CPL highlights the city's theatre scene. Learn more: chi.gov/summeratcpl

Happy Father's Day! CPL invites you to celebrate by checking out these book recommendations that are perfect for this special day: chi.gov/fathersdaylist

For decades, Chicago has held Juneteenth celebrations across the city. Today, we bring you back in time to one of those special celebrations from 2002 at Rainbow Beach Park full of soul, happiness and pride. Happy Juneteenth!

This Juneteenth, Chicago Public Library officially opens a new chapter. The Obama Presidential Center Branch opens as CPL's newest location and the first public library branch to be built within a presidential center. Learn more: chi.gov/opc

Explore our first Chapter of Chicago of this year's Summer at CPL! Join this year's summer reading challenge and learn more about Chicago’s renowned art, artists and museums. Learn more: chi.gov/summeratcpl

Get FREE New York Times access (yes, including Games!) as a Chicago Public Library patron. News, recipes, podcasts, the Wordle archive — it’s all yours. Unlock your access now: chi.gov/nyt

Thanks for attending Gamer’s Universe 2026, Chicago! From competitions to cosplay, Chicago showed its love for all things gaming. Special thanks to our partners, including @AftrSchoolMttrs and I Play Games. We can’t wait for next year’s event!

Calling all adults, we have a challenge for you! Pick up our Adult Program Guide & Log at any CPL location or print one out. Once completed, turn it in to earn a limited-edition Summer at CPL hat! Get started: Chi.gov/summeradults

To celebrate the first day of the FIFA World Cup, we thought we would bring all our soccer fans and history buffs back to 1994 when Chicago hosted the FIFA World Cup!

Teens, start your summer reading challenge by picking up your Pick 4 card! Every four activities completed earns you a raffle entry for a chance to win our Summer at CPL grand prize. Plus, you can earn a FREE Summer at CPL tote bag. Get started: chi.gov/summerteens

Gamers Universe is almost here! Join us this Saturday and take part in the biggest FREE gaming convention in Chicago. Compete in our Mario Kart tournament for a chance to win a grand prize or join our cosplay contest to show off your creativity. chi.gov/gu2026

Take part in Summer at CPL to keep your little ones on track for success! Children who complete our Summer Activity Guide can turn it in for a FREE limited-edition Summer at CPL t-shirt (while supplies last). Get started: chi.gov/summerkids

Make this summer unforgettable with Summer at CPL. This year's theme, Chapters of Chicago, celebrates the stories, sounds, flavors and creativity that define our city. Experience Chicago like you’ve never experienced it before: chipublib.org/summer

On this World Environment Day, we share these photographs from CPL's Chicago Park District Records that take you back to 1975, when Junior Laborers helped clean up Chicago’s Calumet Park.

Get ready, Chicago! Tomorrow is the Summer at CPL kicks off! Join us at Woodson, Legler and Sulzer Regional Libraries to start your summer. This year's theme is Chapters of Chicago — stop by to learn how you can start your journey. chi.gov/summeratcpl

There’s so much more to explore at all three celebrations, including signing up for our summer reading challenges and scoring free, exclusive merch (while supplies last). Register now: chipublib.org/summer

Legler will welcome the Jesse White Tumblers (@jwtumblingteam), fill you up with a Taste of the City food experience and offer a fun way to beat the heat with a foam party. You'll also be able to get creative with the Art Institute of Chicago (@artinstitutechi).

Are you ready for our Summer at CPL Kickoffs, taking place this Saturday, June 6, at Woodson, Legler and Sulzer Regional Libraries? Here’s a sneak peek of some of the events: