National Library Week: Discover CPL History!

Chicago Public Library has been lending materials for over 150 years! Celebrate National Library Week by joining Beth Loch, Special Collections archivist, for her presentation about the library's founding and growth into the institution it is today. Please bring your own CPL memories and stories to share! Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event. Image: Children at a Chicago Public Library bookmobile , 1939. Special Collections, Chicago Public Library Archives

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