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Thirty years ago, Helen Chandra often came with her two children to the massive, old limestone building at 68 E. Washington St. to check out library books. Now, she often goes there alone to eat lu… ...
It was the end of a chapter Saturday, as the old Aurora Public Library building in the city’s downtown closed for good. The building at Stolp Avenue and Benton Street has been around for more ...
Chicago Public Library librarians say there are several factors that determine whether a book is removed from ... It’s rare to find a library book more than 200 years old still in circulation.
Here’s how you can get free or discounted passes to museums under new Chicago Public Library program The new digital museum program allows patrons to make reservations at up to 64 cultural ...
“And for the last two years, my 4-year-old son has gone to the Chicago Children’s Museum. So I always get the museum pass from the library, because that would give us free admission.” ...
Chicago Public Library Foundation's 'Night in the Stacks' a fete with film noir flair The film noir theme of the event inspired many guests to dress in their finest 1940s attire.