
Chicago Public Library is turning 150 and we have stories to tell. This six-episode limited series takes us on a journey – from building a library after the Great Chicago Fire to reimagining what libraries could be. Along the way, we will meet different Library People: librarians, patrons, authors, and so much more. Each episode will bring a mix of voices and stories found in Chicago’s 80+ branche... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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The Chicago Public Library has undergone a remarkable rise since its inception a century and a half ago. In recent years, the library has become threatened by those looking to undermine its mission of intellectual freedom and free speech. How will it... more
Libraries are a form of social infrastructure, meaning they are places that shape people’s interaction with one another. From the YOUmedia space where Chicago-based artist Chance the Rapper got his start, to the creative workshops at the Sulzer Regio... more
Libraries are some of the last remaining public spaces in a city, where any resident has the ability to access resources without restrictions. As an institution integral to the community, it’s important that the physical space is conducive to effecti... more
Chicago Public Library has declared itself a sanctuary for endangered stories, establishing book sanctuaries across 77 neighborhoods and 81 library branches. The book sanctuaries aim to expand access to books that have been banned or challenged. In d... more
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An excellent dive into Chicago history and the CPL.
Great, well produced local stories!
Alison Cuddy brings the Chicago Public Library alive for anyone who loves libraries or loves Chicago. The series combines interviews with fascinating people with archival material to convey a lively history of this great city’s communal treasure.
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