Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown

Dr. Brian Borah speaks with Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown. If you haven’t visited one of CPL’s 81 library locations lately, you might be surprised – they are more than just books and microfiches; they are a model for neighborhood functionality. Commissioner Brown talks about one of the largest library systems in the country, which offers tutors, early literacy programs, housing solutions, YOUmedia spaces that helped launch the careers of artists like Noname and Chance the Rapper, and public health assets like Narcan-dispensing vending machines and mental health services. Visit Chicago Public Library’s site to find your local branch and explore all available resources: https://www.chipublib.org/