The Chicago Public Library is inviting students to be creative over winter break. This year’s Winter Learning Challenge is called “Design Your World.” Students are invited to use their talents to read and express themselves in a variety of ways. “You can use art and design to express yourself, solve a problem, and inspire other… Read More

The challenge for Chicago students visiting a library over winter break is for them to learn to “Do It Yourself.” Young readers who complete all of the activities before Jan. 7 will earn a prize. Check out some books and activities for inspiration and then do it yourself! What are you interested in? What would… Read More

Did you realize all the ways engineers build things we use every day? The Chicago Public Library’s Winter Learning Challenge will focus on engineering. The CPL Winter Learning Challenge runs from Dec. 18 through Jan. 8. Kids are encouraged to : Build something as tall as they are. Design a new way to talk to… Read More

This summer’s program at the Chicago Public Library is all about exploring science and art in the architecture around us. From July 6 to August 15, kids 0-13 years old are invited to build their own stories in all kinds of ways, at the library, in the community, or on their own. Things will look… Read More

This summer’s program at the Chicago Public Library is all about learning new ways to play as well as learn. From June 24 to August 17, kids 0-13 years old are invited to play in all kinds of ways, at the library and on their own, as an Explorer at Play. Library locations around the… Read More

This summer’s reading program at the Chicago Public Library encourages young readers to discover something amazing about the planet Earth. Readers can receive new books of their own and have a chance to win a field trip for their entire class to the Shedd Aquarium. From June 18 to September 1, kids 0-13 years old… Read More

The Chicago Public Library is sponsoring a winter break reading challenge called “Mix it up!” Through January 9, students can learn about chemistry by cooking with an adult, making your own bubble solution, or trying an experiment. Students can earn a prize by doing the following: Read a book, magazine, or website about chemistry for… Read More

The Chicago Public Library summer reading program is asking young readers to become Super Explorers to stop Dr. Brain-Drain at libraries throughout the city. Children up to age 13 can register for the CPL Summer Learning Challenge at any library starting June 19. There are four components to the program, which runs through Sept. 1:… Read More

Activities for young readers through teens are available this winter from the Chicago Public Library. Winter Learning Journey Young readers are encouraged to start a Winter Learning Journey. The challenge is open to all children and students up to age 13. Those who complete four activities to go along with reading are eligible to win… Read More