Chicago Public Library
LibrariesIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
Chicago Public Library (CPL) is a public library system based in Chicago, Illinois, operating 80 locations since 1873. The library serves all residents by welcoming all people and providing equal access to information, entertainment and knowledge through innovative services, programs and technology to support lifelong learning. It maintains a free collection of physical and digital materials and presents author discussions, exhibits and programs for children, teens and adults. CPL has received multiple recognitions, including the Social Innovator Award from the Chicago Innovation Awards, a National Medal for Library Services from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the National Summer Learning Association Founder’s Award, and it was ranked number one in the U.S. and third in the world in an international study of major urban libraries conducted by Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. The organization employs 501 to 1000 people.