Chicago’s simple program that gives every child a library card should be the model for every city

Why not clear all the barriers to entry and get kids in their local library ASAP? Chicago program aims to do just that.
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Chicago Public Schools Turns Student IDs Into Library Cards Citywide, Unlocking Millions of Resources

Chicago is finally getting rid of the barriers that used to stop students from actually using the city’s massive library ...

CPS students can now access books, tutoring, other library services with just a student ID

The move expands an initiative between Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library that aims to make it easier for ...
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No Card, No Problem as CPS Kids Tap School IDs for Library Perks

The change broadens The 81 Club, a CPS-CPL partnership meant to put a student’s library account directly on their school ID, ...

Chicago school systems transform school IDs into public library cards

By removing barriers and connecting young people to learning opportunities in every neighborhood, we are helping to ensure ...
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Extremely Local News: Your CPS ID doubles as a library card

Jen Sabella, the Director of Strategy and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago ...