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Chicago Public Library

CPL History CPL began after the Great Fire in 1871 Books were donated by British Citizens A board under the Illinois Library Act was established in 1872 William Poole (the first librarian) built library collections and allowed public access by delivery stations throughout the city. By 1969 numerous library branches began to operate.

CPL History Continued In 1991 the Harold Washington Library Center was built on Congress Pkwy and State Street. It’s named after the late Mayor Harold Washington.

CPL Today 79 Branches 3 Regional Branches North – Sulzer Regional South - Carter G. Woodson Regional Central – Harold Washington Library Center

Chicago Bee Library Branch Marvin Bowen 3647 S Chicago Bee Library Branch Marvin Bowen 3647 S. State Street Chicago, Il (312) 747-6872

Located in the Bronzeville community Chicago Bee Library Located in the Bronzeville community Collaborate library for the Harold Ickes and State Way Garden housing projects Service low to middle class patrons

What’s going on at the library? 2 Hour Free Computer Sessions Free Wi-Fi Cyber Navigator Teacher in the Library GED Classes Meeting Space

Programs at Chicago Bee Book Discussions Chess Free Homework Help Pre school Story time Children programs Summer Learning Challenge

More Information about Chicago Bee 1 Branch Manager 1 Adult Reference Librarian 1 Children’s Library Associate 3 Clerks 1 Page 1 Cyber Navigator 1 Teacher in the Library

Library Information Small Collection Serve Neighborhood Patron Needs Warming / Cooling Center 1,292 Materials Circulate 1,500 Monthly Computer Sessions 35 holds placed per month 480 holds filled per month 4,200 visitors per month

Want To Know More about Chicago Bee Library or Programs? Visit www.chipublib.org Or call (312)747-6872