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And our 2026 Chicago Public Library Foundation Award honorees are… Mo Willems (Carl Sandburg Literary Award) and Gabriel Bump (21st Century Award)!
From the picture books that turn children into lifelong readers to the novels that give us a sense of belonging, this year's honorees build the worlds we return to again and again. Join us this October to celebrate these incredible authors and the transformative power of our Chicago Public Library.
Learn more about our honorees and the Awards presentation event at cplfoundation.org/awards.
05/18/2026
Did you know that in 2025, thanks to your support, we reached 400,000 Chicagoans with donor-powered programs at Chicago Public Library?
From homework help to neighborhood events and teen book clubs and maker workshops, Chicago Public Library offered something for all ages – thanks to you.
Read more about our 2025 impact here: https://empowereverychicagoan.org/
Students gain confidence in the classroom. Adults strengthen vital digital and AI skills. Teens discover pathways to college and meaningful careers. Neighbors from across Chicago come together to learn, connect, and thrive.
This is what’s possible when a community invests in its libraries. Thank you to our generous donors for supporting Chicago Public Library at every level.
Hear from the Library Foundation staff as they share highlights from the 2025 Impact Report and explore the impact you help make possible at empowereverychicagoan.org
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