CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Bookshelf iPhone Case

Great find from Etsy, and the perfect case for anyone who wants to bring the library aesthetic with them wherever they go.

Click here to buy the Bookshelf iPhone Case!

Famous People’s Awesome Literary Tattoos

Via Flavorwire:

We’re all about literary tattoos here at Flavorwire, and we’ve even rounded up famous authors with ink, but what about the combination? After all, surely some of our favorite celebrities (and even some of our not-so-favorite ones) must have literary tattoos.

And boy, do they. We’d like to draw your particular attention to the fact that both Lena Dunham and Elliott Smith have Ferdinand the Bull tattoos — clearly the mark of someone we like.

Click here to check out more famous folks with literary ink!

His First Library Card!

Today we see Zane with his first library card (and an appropriate shirt for the upcoming Memorial Day). Congratulations Zane, and welcome to Chicago Public Library!

HIP HIP HOORAY!

Chicago Public Library Closed May 9th (All Locations)

All our locations will be closed this Thursday, May 9, so all our staff can take part in our annual day of training and learning. Sorry for any inconvenience. We look forward to seeing all of you again on Friday!

Her First Library Card!

Our First Card campaign today features Zemirah in her lovely spring coat and her new library card! Welcome to Chicago Public Library Zemirah!