Chicago's 82 public library branches stretch far and wide, so visiting every single one is a feat. City Cast Chicago host ...

The long-awaited Obama Presidential Center opens to the public in Chicago on June 19, 2026. Here's everything you need to know to plan your visit.

The former president and first lady read "Where the Wild Things Are" to students from William H. Ray Elementary School. The ...

The former president and first lady surprised South Side students at the Obama Presidential Center’s public library, marking ...

The Obamas surprised the first visitors to their new Chicago presidential center as it opened to the public Friday morning on ...

New video of the sprawling Obama Presidential Center in Chicago revealed a sneak peek of what the venue will look like, which ...

The Chicago Public Library needs your help so it can continue to help you. When I say “you” I mean you, as in everybody, because even if you are reading this thinking that you don’t use the library, I ...

As a shy child, I cherished trips to my local library. From “The Giver” by Lois Lowry to “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neale Hurston, I was transported to different worlds and time periods ...

The National Archives and Records Administration owns all the digital and print presidential records and artifacts, and is tasked in preserving them in perpetuity.

Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future. In Chicago, the public library serves as a hub for learning and community engagement, ...