Chicago Public Library

City Lit Theater will perform excerpts from the most challenged books during Banned Books Week.

The center is one of 14 funded by a a $2.5 million grant from Exelon Corp. to the library foundation.

Emma Straub's 2014 novel will be the focus of the conversation from 12:15-1:15 p.m. on July 29.

The Chicago Public Library is the place to go before diving into the new "Go Set a Watchman."

David Becker will visit the Chicago Public Library's Beverly branch from 6:30-7:30 p.m. July 1.

The Chicago Public Library's Beverly branch will host a puppet show from 1:30-2:30 p.m. July 24.

The author of "Wonder" will share the stage with Mary Cate Lynch, of Beverly, and her family.

Even though it gets a lot of use, the Uptown library hasn't seen any upgrades. It was built in 1957.

The push would take several years, said Brian Bannon, Chicago Public Library commissioner.

Margot Burke Holland has been named executive director of the Beverly Area Planning Association.

The pilot program begins next month at the Brighton Park, Greater Grand Crossing and Douglass branches.

The alphabet-themed program begins at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 20, featuring storytelling, a craft and songs.

This is the first year the library has put out a "best-of" list geared toward adult readers.

A musician will perform holiday tunes inside the Bridgeport library. 

Lincoln Square's library once occupied the building that's now home to Old Town School of Folk Music.