I am deeply impressed by the Chicago Public Library Foundation for their commendable and tireless work to expand and make the Chicago Public Library System relevant and accesible through innovative initiatives such as You Media. I enjoy the wide range of authors and speakers program, art exhibits, and and live music concerts and I know the Chicago Public Library Foundation helps make all of these innitiatives possible.
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- EIN 36-3480353
- info@cplfoundation.org
- (312) 201-9830
- 20 N Michigan Ave Ste 520 Chicago IL 60602 USA
- www.cplfoundation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Education, Single Organization Support
Mission: The Chicago Public Library Foundation supports collection development, programs and technology initiatives that connect library users to their community and to the world and ensure that all Chicagoans have the freedom to read, to learn and to discover at the Chicago Public Library.
Programs: Help children build academic success and a love of reading through summer learning challenge, teen learning, early literacy, great kids read, science connections and teachers in the library.
provide funding for public access to information resources and technology, including cybernavigators, as well as initiatives to keep the chicago public library relevant to the lives of all chicagoans.
expand library collections and create opportunities to discuss books and ideas through programs such as one book, one chicago.