Chicago Libraries

Library Head Resigns As Battle Over Layoffs, Hours Continues

Posted 01.25.2012

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The woman at the helm of the Chicago Public Library system for the past 18 years has resigned from her post in the midst of ongoing disputes over staf...

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Should Chicago Library Workers Skip Raises To Keep Branches Open On Mondays?

Posted 01.12.2012

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The labor union representing city librarians balked at a suggestion made by two powerful Chicago aldermen this week that they should forego their cont...

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Chicago Libraries And The Battle Between Rahm Emanuel, Unions

Posted 01.10.2012

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When the Chicago Public Library announced via Facebook that nearly all branches would be closed Monday, it raised a few eyebrows. After all, there was...

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City Library's Regional Branches Now Closed On Mondays

Posted 01.05.2012

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The Chicago Public Library announced via its Facebook page Wednesday that, apparently effective immediately, all of its branch locations, save two plu...

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A Tale of Two Libraries

Matt Farmer | Posted 12.25.2011

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Matt Farmer

I recently learned about a group of engaged parents at one South Side school who are determined to do whatever it takes to make sure that their kids have continued access to a quality library.

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Libraries Hurt By Budget Cuts

Chicago Tribune | Ben Meyerson | Posted 11.15.2011

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Walking through the doors of the Edgewater Library, the first thing you notice are the books, piled a foot high on counter tops and crammed into more ...

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