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Library for the People

Library for the People

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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+ branches that make Chicago Public Library a city treasure and a leader in the space.

Join us as we go behind the scenes, get an insider’s view of how libraries work and come away with a renewed appreciation for why they matter more than ever.

Recent Episodes

  • Ep. 6: The Future of Libraries

    1 year ago

  • Ep. 5: Accelerators of Social Impact

    1 year ago

  • Ep. 4: How do you Design a Public Library for the 21st Century?

    1 year ago

  • Ep. 3: Of Book Bans and Book Sanctuaries

    1 year ago

  • Ep. 2: The Library as the Soul of the Community

    1 year ago

  • Ep. 1: From the Great Chicago Fire Rises a Public Library

    1 year ago

  • Library For The People - Igniting Minds, Transforming Communities: Chicago Public Library's 150-Year Journey

    1 year ago