Chicago’s simple program that gives every child a library card should be the model for every city

Why not clear all the barriers to entry and get kids in their local library ASAP? Chicago program aims to do just that.

CPS students can now access books, tutoring, other library services with just a student ID

The move expands an initiative between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library that aims to make it easier for ...
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Chicago Turns All Public School IDs into Library Cards to Boost Student Access

It turns out when you remove membership requirements, attendance and use at all 81 locations of the Chicago Public Library ...

Chicago Public Schools Expands Program To Allow Students To Access 81 Public Libraries Using Student IDs

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will increase youth literacy through an expanded partnership with the Chicago Public Library.

Chicago School Systems Transform School IDs Into Public Library Cards

By removing barriers and connecting young people to learning opportunities in every neighborhood, we are helping to ensure ...

Chicago Public Library expands automatic access to more than 315,000 CPS students with 81 Club program

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library announced a new partnership that automatically registers more than ...
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No Card, No Problem as CPS Kids Tap School IDs for Library Perks

The change broadens The 81 Club, a CPS-CPL partnership meant to put a student’s library account directly on their school ID, ...

Chicago Public Library to host "Science of Pokémon" event at Harold Washington Library Center

The Chicago Public Library is inviting Pokémon fans for a special lesson on the real-life science behind Pokémon creatures.

Chicago Public Library expands automatic access to more than 315,000 CPS students

Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Public Library announced a new partnership that automatically registers more than ...