ETH OF POWER THE CURIOUS

DEDICATED TO THE CURIOUS 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION i WHO ARE THE CURIOUS?

THE CURIOUS ARE:

• The toddler who asks for one more story. • The teen who is mixing a new beat. • The father who is searching for a new job. • The senior who is signing up for healthcare. • The entrepreneur who is collaborating with a team. • And yes, the book lover – print or digital – who is looking for the book they can’t put down.

In Chicago, the curious have found a home at Chicago Public Library. In 80 branches throughout the city, people come to the Library to discover what the world has to offer and how to make sense of it all.

Keeping this spirit alive is Chicago Public Library Foundation. Dedicated to the curious, the Foundation partners with the Library to support game-changing programs that keep the curious coming back for more.

THIS IS WHAT DEDICATION LOOKS LIKE. The spirit of curiosity begins at birth. Chicago Public Library and Chicago Public Library Foundation seek to nurture, inspire and challenge that curiosity, to surround it with a dynamic environment that gives it room to grow. We believe that’s how you build generations of engaged Chicagoans.

Today, Chicago Public Library is the proud home of the curious, reaching residents throughout the city with award-winning services, rich materials and state-of-the-art technology. The Library’s role is so pivotal to the city’s knowledge economy that it needs a strong partner to keep its mission front and center in the hearts and minds of Chicago.

That partner is the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Dedicated to the curious, the Foundation advances the high-impact programs and raises the critical support needed to keep the Library fresh, relevant and responsive. Here’s what we mean:

• The award-winning Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge reached 99,000 Chicago school children who read 72 million minutes – an 80% increase in participation since the program was redesigned in 2013. This program earned CPL the distinction of being the first library ever to win an excellence award from the National Summer Learning Association in 2015.

• Thanks to a $2.5 million grant from Exelon, one of the largest gifts in the history DEAR FRIENDS: of the Chicago Public Library Foundation, and additional support from the City, CPL will create early learning spaces that bring interactive play and STEM-focused discovery to neighborhood branches across the city, with a flagship Early Learning Space at Harold Washington Library.

• In partnership with the Smart Chicago Collaborative and $500,000 of support through Connect Chicago, the CyberNavigator program was expanded to all neighborhoods. This digital skills training program provides small group instruction and one-on-one support for patrons who want to develop basic digital skills. Previously at 50 branch libraries, this expansion will reach further into Chicago neighborhoods to deepen its citywide impact.

These are just a few of the 2015 highlights we are proud to share with you. Our powerful partnership is increasing literacy, bridging the digital divide and delivering a sense of excitement and wonder to our city. Each year, we set our bar higher, aiming to exceed the expectations of the supporters who make all of this possible.

With profound thanks to all who are dedicated to the curious.

BRIAN BANNON RHONA FRAZIN Commissioner President and CEO Chicago Public Library Chicago Public Library Foundation

LINDA JOHNSON RICE ROBERT A. WISLOW President, Board of Directors Chairman Chicago Public Library Chicago Public Library Foundation

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 1 NEW CHINATOWN BRANCH NAMED BEST OF CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE 2015 BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE

The unique 16,370-square-foot, two-story branch features a YOUmedia space for teens, community meeting space, and an early learning center. Serving as a cultural and information center not only for Chinatown and Chicago residents, but also for other visitors, the Chinatown Library has consistently been one of the busiest branches in the Chicago Public Library system.

This CPL branch is one of seven winners of the 2016 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. It was named the Midwest Building of the Year by the Architect’s Newspaper and was also listed in the Chicago Tribune’s “Best of 2015 Chicago Architecture” year-end review.

2 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION CURIOUS ABOUT 2015?

CPLF RAISED MORE THAN $5 MILLION 9 MILLION PATRONS VISITED TO SUPPORT LIBRARY Chicago Public Library’s 80 branches. PROGRAMS IN 2015. SEE ASTERISKED PROGRAMS ON THIS PAGE

CHICAGO PUBLIC *CPL’S WEBSITE HAD OVER LIBRARY HAS ABOUT 57 MILLION PAGE VIEWS 1 MILLION AND OVER 9.9 MILLION UNIQUE VISITS. CARDHOLDERS.

*CPL'S YOUMEDIA LABS LOGGED OVER *99,000 CHILDREN READ OVER 72 MILLION 40,000 MINUTES DURING THE 2015 VISITS IN 2015. THIS REPRESENTS A SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE. 27% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

CPL CIRCULATED NEARLY 10 MILLION ITEMS

*CPL’S CYBERNAVIGATORS *Teacher in the Library/Homework Help DELIVERED NEARLY increased by 15 percent, to more than 100,000 95,000 SESSIONS.

COMPUTER CPLF PROVIDED 2.5 MILLION TUTORING SESSIONS. FREE PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTER SESSIONS.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 3 WHAT’S ON THE CURIOUS BOOKSHELF?

Carlette grew up reading biographies like Diary of Anne Frank

Margaret is creating her own One Book program in hometown Pass Christian, Mississippi, launching the program with Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Madeleine is in two book groups and is reading The Secret Wisdom of the Earth, by Christopher Scotton and Destiny of the Republic, by Candice Millard

4 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION CREATING A LIBRARY LEGACY IS A FAMILY MATTER. The James and Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation Meet: Madeleine, Carlette and Margaret McMullan

When someone makes an extraordinary mark So it’s no surprise that the first major gift the on the world, how do you best sustain that McMullans made was to support Rahm’s Readers work after he is gone? For the McMullan family, Summer Learning Challenge, the Library’s reading it wasn’t just about sustaining the spirit of and learning program. Prior to making the gift, husband/father James McMullan, it was how to Carlette went on a tour of several Library branches. scale his remarkable legacy, strengthen its impact “Everyone was so respectful. I thought, this is and broaden its reach for years to come. working. This is a vital part of the community. Then I heard that the program would benefit from a major “Dad believed you were put on this planet to do sponsorship and I thought, ‘Let me see what I can do.’” something productive,” emphasizes his daughter Carlette, who worked as her father’s business partner As the Summer Learning Challenge grew in popularity, at William Blair & Company for 23 years. So the so did the McMullans’ commitment to the Library. family followed his lead, creating the James and “What I admire about all the CPL programs is that Madeleine McMullan they foster a sense of Family Foundation, community with all of Chicago. named in honor of their I was moved by the late father and their very inclusiveness of Teacher in much alive mother, the Library. I saw dynamic Madeleine, herself an educators who were really enthusiastic champion cool, taking time to help of libraries. students with homework,” says Margaret. So the Today, the family’s McMullans began supporting foundation is an important Teacher in the Library, part supporter of Chicago of CPL’s Homework Help Public Library programs, program that helped students through their gifts to the through more than 95,000 Chicago Public Library sessions over the Foundation. “Chicago 2014-2015 school year. Public Library is the epitome of what my father “Children are free to bring would be in favor of homework to the library to get supporting,” says Carlette. help with algebra or grammar,” “He was such a person adds Madeleine.” This could of integrity. He mentored change a child’s life.” so many people in the investment business. Madeleine, Carlette and He also cared a great deal Margaret all agree about civil rights and social justice.” Jim McMullan would be proud of his growing legacy. “Libraries are such vital parts of the city, and they “Both my parents believed in the freedom that books need to be supported,” notes Carlette. give. Everybody can read at a library. You can get educated at the library for free. It opens the world,” “If you give to the Library, you know it's going to the adds daughter Margaret, a writer who has taught right place,” says Margaret. You are putting resources classes at Chicago Public Library. into communities that need it. It’s a no brainer.”

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 5 Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge is supported through generous donations to the Chicago Public Library Foundation. Major 2015 sponsors included Boeing, the James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation, KPMG, Dr. Scholl Foundation, Helen M. Harrison Foundation, Macy’s, RR Donnelley, Peggy & Steve Fossett Foundation, Peoples Gas, the Cubs Care Fund of the McCormick Foundation, and the Motorola Solutions Foundation. Promotional support of the Foundation’s Summer Learning Campaign came from RPM Advertising.

6 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION CPL’S RAHM’S READERS SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE Inspiring children to read, discover and create

For decades Chicago Public Library has By combining STEAM activities with reading, challenged Chicago children to read during students of all ages are engaged in a comprehensive the summer. In 2013, with support from Mayor summer-long program that ignites their curiosity and Rahm Emanuel, CPL redesigned its summer program keeps their brains active. And we mean active. to more intentionally support 21st century learning. Meet Avery McDowell, a dynamic 8-year-old who CPL’s ten-week STEAM (Science, Technology, was a standout from the 2015 Summer Learning Engineering Arts and Math) summer program for Challenge. A patron of the Greater Grand Crossing children and families is designed and delivered in Branch, Avery was captivated by the space exploration partnership with the Museum theme. After watching a of Science and Industry (MSI) documentary on Apollo 13, and supported by the Chicago he created his own science Public Library Foundation. talk videos, each one focused The program helps families on a specific topic. combat the summer slide – a phenomenon that describes children’s loss of up to three “One was on circuits. months of the previous year’s One was on animals. One academic gains if they are not was on craters,” recounts engaged in reading and other Avery. The videos led to a learning activities during the meeting between Avery and summer. In just two years, the Captain Jim Lovell, the hero program captured national of Apollo 13, and the attention, and in 2015, CPL Foundation's spokesperson was the first library ever to for the 2015 Summer Learning win an excellence award Challenge. Yes, Avery wants from the National Summer to be an astronaut. Learning Association. Making a science video The 2015 space travel-themed program included series would have been more than enough for most hands-on activities meant to encourage children all over kids during the summer. But not Avery. He also read Chicago to think like space engineers, by engaging 200 books – 3,000 minutes of reading -- as part in design challenges, and by deepening their of Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge. understanding of the solar system and space travel. His love of reading and learning caught the attention Children participated in library-based programs and of Mayor Rahm Emanuel who invited Avery to attend field trips to MSI and Adler Planetarium. a press conference with him. ”He hugged me twice!” says Avery. The Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge includes an early literacy component with programming “At Chicago Public Library, we are committed to for "Rahm's Little Readers," ages 0-5. This component inspiring continuous learning, exploration and helps parents and caregivers incorporate the five growth,” says CPL Commissioner Brian Bannon. key areas of early learning into their child care routines: Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play. In 2015, “Rahm’s Readers provides children and families every participant in Rahm’s Little Readers received with activities aimed at nurturing learning and a free book, courtesy of KPMG. building 21st century skills.”

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 7 WHAT’S ON THE CURIOUS BOOKSHELF?

Adrian Miller, Soul Food

Any cookbook by Rick Bayless

The Library Foundation Junior Board is a group of young professionals (ages 25-40) who believe in the free and open access to knowledge and learning for all Chicagoans at Chicago Public Library. Junior Board members serve as Library ambassadors, promoting programs and services made possible through private donations. Members also support the Foundation through the group’s fundraising efforts. The Junior Board creates fun opportunities for young professionals to engage with their peers in literary, arts and culture, and social activities.

8 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FROM BABYSITTERS CLUB TO JUNIOR BOARD PRESIDENT

Angela Burke grew up at the library. “Especially “Our work on the Junior Board is really about the in summer, I used to always participate in the Library’s mission. Many of us are transplants from reading programs to get free Pizza Hut coupons,” other cities, some are native Chicagoans, but we all she remembers. “I’ve always been a lifelong library grew up at the library,” she stresses. “This is the best user. I think the first question I asked a librarian was, board I have ever worked on. Everyone is so down- ‘Where can I find a Babysitter’s Club book?’ I read to-earth. There are no egos here. We come together them all – I even got the author to autograph a to support the great work of Chicago Public Library.” book for me!” The 50-member Junior Angela’s childhood home Board is fast becoming one was in DeKalb. She of the most high-impact remembers when she junior boards in Chicago. It was young, riding holds events throughout the down the Congress year, and its signature event, Expressway on her way Night in the Stacks, is a sell-out, with more than 400 to her grandmother’s young and young-at-heart house. On each trip Chicagoans celebrating and she’d check on the supporting the Library and construction progress the Library Foundation. of the new Harold Washington Library Beyond the collaborative Center. “I couldn’t social aspects of serving stop looking at it,” on the Junior Board, Angela she says. says supporting Chicago Public Library is deeply “I’ve always been a meaningful to her. “I really library user, but to be have a soft spot for kids. honest, Chicago Public You can’t turn a blind eye Library chose me,” notes to what’s happening with our youth. The library is a Angela, who runs place for kids and teens to learn and explore their her own restaurant marketing firm, Chef Groupie. own interests and passions.” “I went to a Literary Festival and walked up to a booth for the Chicago Public Library “Libraries throughout the city are becoming more like Foundation. They gave me some information community learning centers. Young people can come about volunteering – and I knew. There wasn’t and get help with their homework. They can learn the even a question. This was my cause. I had to latest technology in a Maker Lab. They can explore be a part of it.” Today she is the dynamic leader their creative side in YOUmedia. The library creates of the Chicago Public Library Foundation access for everyone,” Angela continues. “Where else Junior Board. can you go to try 3-D printing?”

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 9 WHAT CAN YOU FIND IN CPL’S MAKER LAB?

The Lab offers access to a variety of free design tools such as Inkscape, Tinkercad, AutoDesk 123D Design, and equipment that includes 3D Printers, laser cutters, electronic cutters, and a milling machine.

Chris Balin pictured in the Inventables Warehouse

10 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION MAKER LAB INSPIRES CURIOSITY – IN 3D CPL harnesses the energy of the maker movement and emerges as an innovation leader in the city

Libraries have long been on the leading edge The Maker Lab offers patrons of any skill level of learning. In 2012, Chicago Public Library staff access to tools and classes that help them design began to explore how emerging makerspaces might and create many kinds of objects. Classes and support the Library’s vision for providing lifelong open shop help participants develop digital design learning through multiple pathways and modalities. and fabrication skills, and serve as an entry point Through research, consultation with thought leaders into careers in advanced manufacturing or design. and leading practitioners across the US, the Library The Maker Lab is also a place for entrepreneurs team designed its own makerspace to introduce people to create prototypes or build their business. And from a variety of backgrounds to new knowledge while other maker spaces charge for classes or and technologies in a fun, welcoming environment. membership, CPL’s Maker Lab is free. All you need is a library card and your curiosity. There is a small What began as a six-month library charge for materials used during open shop. “pop-up” style experiment in 2013 has grown into the Chicago “We are unique because Innovation Award-winning there are no barriers to entry Maker Lab, the first, and still in our maker community. We only, free space of its kind in welcome everyone,” explains Chicago. Funded initially by the Sasha Neri, who has been Institute of Museum and Library assisting patrons in the Maker Services, and subsequently Lab since it first opened. through a grant from the “People come because they Motorola Mobility Foundation, are curious about what goes this making and design lab has on in here. We get hobby attracted more than 130,000 enthusiasts, artists, designers, visitors through 2015. and entrepreneurs. We get recent college grads who no One of those visitors was Chris longer have access to design Balin, who moved to Chicago equipment in their college in 2013 with dreams of becoming a designer, but had labs,” continues Sasha. “It’s not a factory floor feel. no background or training. “I’ve always been a big It’s a door opener to new opportunities.” tech kind of guy and I’ve been intrigued about maker technology becoming more accessible. I heard And that’s exactly what happened with Chris. Through Chicago Public Library had just opened a space, so I his frequent visits to the Maker Lab, he learned that decided to check it out,” explains Chris. “It was really Inventables, the local company that designs and cool to discover the resources there. I had never used manufactures some of the equipment used in the those technologies like 3-D printer or the software.” Lab, was looking for a designer. He was hired and has been working there for more than two years. “The maker community in the library was so supportive. The people were so open to sharing knowledge. “If you had asked me five years ago where I would be, There was so much good creative energy,” recalls Inventables is the last place I would have imagined,” Chris. “The staff, especially Sasha, (Librarian Sasha reflects Chris. “I would never be where I am today Neri) was great. She was always there to help out if without the Maker Lab. It will always have a strong you needed it.” place in my heart.”

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 11 WHAT’S ON THE CURIOUS BOOKSHELF?

From the Boeing team: Daniel Goleman, Emotional Intelligence Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence Pictured left to right: Dave Dohnalek, Senior Vice President Patti Smith, M Train of Finance and Treasurer of Boeing and Shonda Rhimes, Year of Yes Mike Cassel, Boeing’s director of Global Corporate Citizenship

The Boeing team, pictured left to right: Bea Billups, Mike Cassel, Deepa Gupta, Gian Sian, Dave Dohnalek, Michele Thomas, Laura Samson, Reyna Toyama

12 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION THE LIBRARY IS A LAUNCHING PAD WHERE CURIOSITY TAKES FLIGHT.

The Boeing Company likes to say it makes the with the way Boeing looks at education,” Mike says. impossible, possible. “From producing a single In 2015, Boeing served as a lead sponsor for CPL’s canvas-and-wood airplane to transforming how award-winning Summer Learning Challenge. The we fly over oceans and into the stars…” program uses the library branches as launching pads for STEAM-based programs designed to captivate And it's that reaching for the stars, and inspiring and challenge children and families. young people with possibilities, that distinguish the transformative programs Boeing supports through its “I expected the Library and the Foundation to be great gifts to the Chicago Public Library Foundation. partners. But they have gone above and beyond great. It’s incredible to see how passionate and professional That support is fueled by two serious library champions: the Library and Foundation staff members are about Dave Dohnalek, Senior Vice President of Finance their work,” Mike continues. and Treasurer of Boeing who is a Library Foundation Board Member and has three Now Boeing is taking its CPL Librarians in his family. commitment even further. “From And, Mike Cassel, Boeing’s Boeing’s standpoint, sparking a director of Global Corporate love of learning is critical to the Citizenship, is an avid life-long future of our country,” says Mike. library user (he has the library Boeing will be introducing card to prove it) and is a Iridescent Design Challenge in regular at Merlo, his local three branch libraries. Developed branch in Lakeview. by Boeing engineers, this is a new project-based learning According to Mike, Boeing’s program, facilitated by trained corporate vision also plays a role. librarians. “Design Challenge will harness the inherent curiosity in “The world is changing. Jobs young people while engaging are changing. Education is parents. Kids will work in teams not always quick to adapt to build specific projects using to changing times,” explains household items,” Mike explains. Mike. “As part of Boeing’s “Library branches are welcoming Centennial (1916-2016) we settings for parents. We want wanted to think about investing in the next generation students talking about their projects at home. Boeing for the next 100 years.” aspires to start a new conversation about learning.”

“One of our key commitments is to education, Mike believes Boeing has found ideal partners in particularly project-based challenges with a STEM Chicago Public Library and the Chicago Public focus,” notes Mike. “Of course, we work closely with Library Foundation. “What we have learned is the universities. But we know that when young kids are Library can reach so many kids and will work to exposed to the building blocks of aviation engineering, develop programs for specific audiences,” Mike they want to go into it.” explains. “The Library has a wide and deep impact that moves the needle on education. Boeing discovered the perfect training ground for the aviation engineers of the future with the Library. “If education is the jet fuel of innovation, curiosity is And the Foundation is the perfect co-pilot to navigate the throttle. And the library is where young people support. “Chicago Public Library specifically aligns take flight.”

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 13 YOUMEDIA EXPANDS INTO WINTER ADDITIONAL COMMUNITIES Chicago Public Library opened four newly constructed YOUmedia labs in 2015, providing DESIGN THINKING the latest digital media learning opportunities for FOR LIBRARIES teens at Sulzer and Woodson Regional, and After more than two years of Chinatown and Legler branch libraries. CPL collaborative work with the Aarhus now offers YOUmedia programming at Public Libraries in Denmark and 12 locations. CPL’s YOUmedia labs engage design firm IDEO, CPL launched the pre-teens and teens in self-directed creative Design Thinking for Libraries activities that support self-expression and the development of the skills needed Toolkit. This toolkit builds on a project for academic and career success. In addition to substantial support from the City funded by a major grant from the of Chicago, 2015 YOUmedia funding was provided by the Library Foundation Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. with a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

NIGHT IN THE STACKS BREAKS FUND-RAISING RECORD The Junior Board of the Chicago Public Library Foundation raised $126,000 – a new record – at its annual Night in the Stacks fund-raising event on April 10, 2015 at Harold Washington Library. The sell-out event brought together nearly 400 guests to enjoy a super hero theme, with

YEAR IN REVIEW guest appearances by Wonder Woman and Spider Man. Proceeds support Library programs including the Maker Lab, Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge, CyberNavigator computer tutors, and Teacher in the Library. SPRING (See related story, Page 8-9)

INTERNET TO GO The new Internet to Go: The Wi-Fi Hotspot Lending Program was piloted at three neighborhood libraries in spring 2015 to increase internet access in communities with extremely low in-home Internet connectivity. This pilot tested WiFi hotspot lending in combination with robust digital skills training. CPL rolled out the WiFi lending program, with tablets and laptops, to four additional branch libraries in September 2015. Six additional branches offered the devices in early 2016. This program is supported by grants through the Chicago Public Library Foundation from the Knight Foundation and Google.

SUMMER LEARNING SUMMER PROGRAM WINS NATIONAL AWARD At its annual conference, National EXPLORE AND SOAR – Summer Learning Association’s (NSLA) ALL SUMMER LONG CEO Sarah Pitcock announced that Chicago Public Library’s Rahm’s Readers Chicago Public Library is the first-ever Summer Learning Challenge was extended winner of NSLA’s Founder’s Award, from eight weeks to from eight to twelve in recognition of its Summer weeks. The 2015 program, themed Explore Learning Challenge—aimed at and Soar, partnered with the Museum of eliminating the “summer slide.” In Science & Industry and Adler Planetarium addition to being the inaugural winner to engage children, families and caregivers of the Founder’s Award, Chicago in exploring space through Science Technology Public Library is the only public library Engineering Arts and Math activities. ever to win an award from the National (See related story, Page 6-7) Summer Learning Association.

14 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION PATRONS DISCOVER EXELON MAKES HISTORIC GIFT TO CYBERNAVIGATORS IN CREATE EARLY LEARNING SPACES ALL NEIGHBORHOODS IN LIBRARY BRANCHES Digital skills coaching is now Thanks to a $2.5 million grant from Exelon, offered citywide at Chicago CPL will build early learning spaces that Public Library locations, incorporate interactive play, evidence-based thanks to a new $500,000 early childhood education, and STEM practices partnership with the Smart in a flagship early learning space at HWLC Chicago Collaborative, and in additional branches across the city. through the Chicago Public PNC Bank is also a generous supporter of Library Foundation. these re-imagined children’s spaces.

ONE BOOK ONE CHICAGO NAMES THE PNC FUNDS

NMUTUA THIRD COAST 26TH SELECTION NEW EARLY The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American LEARNING Dream by Thomas Dyja is named the 26th One Book PROGRAM One Chicago 2015-2016 selection. BMO Harris Bank, FOR FAMILIES the Chicago Community Trust, Allstate and United Airlines In November, CPL were 2015 funders of One Book One Chicago programs. launched “Words to In 2015 OBOC programs were offered for the first time Grow on Chicago” in collaboration with local in all 80 library locations. non-profit organizations, El Valor and Metropolitan Family Services and MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL OFFERS funded by a grant from 2015 CINDY PRITZKER LECTURE PNC. This $1.5 million The Cindy Pritzker Lecture on Urban Life and Issues grant to the three is presented annually by Chicago Public Library Board of institutions, allows Directors in honor of Cindy Pritzker, a former Library CPL to help families Board President, and Founder of the Chicago Public Library with young children in the Pilsen, Little Village Foundation. Mayor Rahm Emanuel appeared in and Englewood conversation with author Scott Turow to discuss neighborhoods build Chicago’s role in driving the global conversation about early literacy skills and confronting urban challenges. create young readers.

CARL SANDBURG LITERARY AWARDS DINNER HONORS STEPHEN SONDHEIM Legendary Tony, Oscar, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim accepted the Carl Sandburg Literary Award in October. Chicago-area writer Eric Charles May, whose debut novel Bedrock Faith was published in 2014 to widespread acclaim, was presented with the 21st Century Award. To highlight Chicago’s vibrant diverse literary community, a prominent writer with ties to the city was seated at each table. More than 700 guests attended the event that was sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. The event raised more than $1.5 million for the Library Foundation Stephen Sondheim pictured with NPR's Scott Simon and Chicago Public Library.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 15 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION for the year ended December 31, 2015

REVENUES

City of Chicago $ 97,072,000 State of Illinois (includes State Capital Construction Grant) 18,983,000 Federal 1,448,033 Chicago Public Library Foundation 4,865,966 Fines and Fees 2,168,876 Capital Income from Bonds 8,691,091

TOTAL REVENUES $ 133,228,966

EXPENDITURES

Personnel $ 71,560,445 Library Books and Materials 7,500,000 State Capital Construction Program Grant* 1,068,854 Capital Income from Bonds ** 8,691,091 Other Operating Expenses 44,408,576

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 133,228,966

*State Capital Construction Program Grant: Projects identified and expenditures to be reflected during the years 2014 and 2015 **Capital income & capital construction expenditures reflect cash flow payments

16 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES for the year ended December 31, 2015 DEDICATED TO THE CURIOUS

Temporarily Permanently SUPPORT AND REVENUE Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total

Contributions $ 474,534 5,769,562 6,244,096 Special event, net of expenses 808,409 175,000 983,409 Endowment, interest and other income 1,299,965 1,299,965 Donated services 554,248 554,248 Net assets released from restrictions 3,010,058 (3,010,058)

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $ 6,147,214 2,934,504 9,081,718

EXPENSES

Grants to Chicago Public Library: Children’s Programs $ 1,223,024 1,223,024 Teen Programs 989,960 989,960 Technology Access 1,301,009 1,301,009 Workforce, Financial and Civic Literacy 315,580 315,580 Collections and Cultural Programs 336,263 336,263 Branch Programs 48,863 48,863 Other Library Programs 651,267 651,267 Total Library Programs and Services 4,865,966 4,865,966 Management, General and Fund-Raising 1,391,371 1,391,371 All Donated Services 554,248 554,248

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 6,811,585 6,811,585

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (664,371) 2,934,504 2,270,133 Change in Net Assets from Nonoperating Activities (1,708,371) (187,021) (1,895,392) Beginning net assets 17,096,147 6,518,907 8,641,882 32,256,936

ENDING NET ASSETS $ 14,723,405 9,266,390 8,641,882 32,631,677

Note: A complete set of financial statements, audited by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, in which an unqualified opinion was r endered, is available upon written request to the Chicago Public Library Foundation or online at cplfoundation.org.

In its 2015 audited financial statement the Chicago Public Library Foundation reported gifts in kind, which were otherwise noted in the Chicago Public Library’s records. A user of the Foundation's financial statements reviews the total assets and/or net assets to assess the viability of the Foundation. Subsequently, additional information was identified, resulting in a revised method of presentation of a gift in the Foundation’s tax return. A gift in kind is being reallocated to the Chicago Public Library. The Foundation auditors have found this reallocation to be immaterial.

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 17 THANK YOU

Your generosity to Chicago Public Library Foundation is an affirmation that Chicago Public Library is critical to the lives of all Chicagoans. In 80 branches, CPL’s innovative programs, city-wide access to technology, and inspiring learning opportunities demonstrate how our powerful public-private partnership is transforming lives throughout the city. Thank you for helping us make it all happen.

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Evelyn Adams Jim Donnelley David Heroy Sienna Carolyn Schwartz Helen A. Rosenberg The Donnelley Foundation John K. Poorman Danielle Farinato Elynne Aleskow David E. Donnelley Leslie Hindman Shank-Crosby Family Betty Winer Nina H. Donnelley Janet Melk John Crosby Nancy Anderson Miranda & Robert G. Brian Ingram & Tammy Lai Linda J. Stephans David Anderson Donnelley Ross Ingram Mary Anne & Joseph Frances Aparicio Barbara & Thomas E. Howard Jacobson & Cappo Elizabeth Davis Donnelley Jim Van Dyke Mary Jo LaViolette Noriko Yasohama Nicole Power Susan Sehi-Smith Kevin Tomlinson Roxanne Bertrand Miranda Donnelley Denise Kruzikas Phyllis Murphy Greg Borzo Barbara & Thomas E. Amanda Bowers Ross Weijer Leigh Bienen Donnelley Liz McChesney & the Kathleen Weijer Shirley W. & Nina & James R. Children's Services Team Jo Anne Willis Patrick G. Ryan Donnelley Rhona Frazin & the Sara Paretsky Jodi Block Marge Dunne Honorable Julian Frazin Bob & Susan Wislow Sally Garon Jacqueline Primm Cleo Morgan Rhoda & Michael Leslie Bluhm Paul Dykstra Raymond Morgan, Jr. Schlesinger Mollie & David Rattner Rita Rubin Ms. Jane Pence Sharon & Mitchell Veronica Brown Sidney Epstein & Laurel Shapiro Sheinkop Peggie Roberts Sondra Berman Epstein Steve & Janet Platcow Leslie Wood Susan Brynteson Donna E. Barrows Matthew Ryan Benjamin Wood Robert Dechert Mary & Jerry Kaltman Dana Presperin Boonie Wright Marcy Carlin Laurie Lawton & Jacob Shannon Torii Michael Griffin Mollie & David Rattner Berlinski Cindy Pritzker Anne & Marcus Wedner Sondra Epstein Lana Baumeister Michelle Collins Mary & Jerry Kaltman Ava Rose Ann & Rosecrain Collins Daniel P Gardner Steven Shankroff Karen Ann Cruise Michael Gardner Rodd Schreiber & Cindy & Stephen Cruise Annie Hambleton Susan Hassan Deborah Donnelley Spark Cremin & Paul Jerrold Salzman Nina & James R. Donnelley Dykstra

18 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION GIFTS IN MEMORY OF Ruth Berner & Katherine Nicklin William Hyland Dr. A.F. Dsouza Doris Rudoff Anna Schleusener Sumitra Kilambi Cecilia Dsouza Alan Becker Mack & V Geneva Blackshire Cristina Kinsey Helen Mae Gleason Joan Sadowski H. Patricia Blackshire Kevin Klasey Mark Gleason David P. Sadowski Jean Carberry Sandeep Kochhar Mrs. Ethel Goland Rebeka Schiff-Berger Alan Becker Laura LaClair Betti Barrows Camille & Jim Blachowicz Abdullah Dahleh Wallace McKenzie Catherine Jackson Velma M. Thomas Alan Becker Patricia Nebrida Susan Cakars Cherryl T. Thomas Kishan Devulapally Sandy Orlandino Charlotte Kim Gloria Ward Thomas Ronald Bendler Krishna Venuvinod Patri Cherryl T. Thomas Sharon Parrott Michael Besenjak Stephanie Pirishis John Kjellstrand Wilma Wall David Blick Chad Reppy Susan & Bob Gerometta Alan Becker Daniel Brem Philip Ruedi Jack LaValle Sarita Warshawsky David Brown Lydia Splan Jerry Marzullo Carol Warshawsky Stephen Carter Paul Stinsa Rima Miller Carl Wartman Surya & Rohini Chitra Neeta Vora Alan Becker Alan Becker Radha Chitumamilla Margaret Wang Peggy Oakley Mary Witt Denise Crystal Julie White Patricia Schnadig Alan Becker John Cummings Deirdre Wiener Mark Pollack Casey DeClerk Sudha Yalamanchi Bobbie & Floyd Babbit Minerva Domingo Suh Kyung Yoon Mary Reisman Sushma Gupta Alex Zoghlin Stephanie Adams

CORPORATE & FOUNDATION DONORS $1,000,000+ Grosvenor Capital North Highland Friends of the Exelon Corporation Management, L.P. The PrivateBank Rogers Park Library Walter E. Heller Foundation Daniel F. and Ada L. Google $100,000 to $999,999 Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Rice Foundation Hamilton Video Production Allstate Insurance Company Hyatt Hotels Ropes & Gray Howard Area BMO Harris Bank Ann and Robert H. RPM Advertising, Inc. Community Center The Boeing Company Lurie Foundation S&C Electric Jones Day The Chicago Community Trust The Macy’s Foundation Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Jookie, A Portrait Boutique, Inc. Connect Chicago National Science Foundation Tawani Foundation Katz & Stefani, LLC Gaylord & Dorothy Pritzker Foundation Verizon KPMG LLP Donnelley Foundation Robinwood Consulting, LLC William Blair & Company Latham & Watkins LLP The James and Madeleine Skadden Arps Slate McGuireWoods McMullan Family Foundation Meagher & Flom $5,000 to $9,999 Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP PNC Bank Sulzer Family Foundation Anonymous (1) Peer to Peer University Sun-Times Foundation Discover Financial Services Office of the Secretary of State $40,000 to $99,999 United Airlines Gensler Seyfarth Shaw LLP Advanced Resources Institute of Electrical and TBS Inc. Bears Care $10,000 to $19,999 Electronics Engineers, Inc. West Lakeview Neighbors JPMorgan Chase & Co. Anonymous (1) Korean Education Center ComEd Akerman LLP Mozilla Foundation $500 to $999 RR Donnelley Arbor Investments National Summer Clorox Corporation Helen M. Harrison Foundation Baker & McKenzie Learning Association Crowe Horwath LLP The Hive Chicago Fund Bank of America, Illinois New York Life National Jewell Events Catering of Connected Learning Bessemer Trust Company, NA Summer Learning Award & GLJ Leasing Integrys Energy Group Inc. The Helen Brach Foundation Sidley Austin LLP Melcher & Tucker Consultants Microsoft Corporation Leo Burnett USA, Inc. Chicago Tribune Near North Library The Northern Trust Company Chicago Title & Trust Ventas, Inc. Friends Association Peoples Gas Company Foundation Rolex Children’s Museum $1,000 to $4,999 $200 to $499 Dr. Scholl Foundation of Pittsburgh Ardmore Associates, LLC Access Chicago Realty Walmart Ernst & Young LLP Ariel Investments, LLC AmazonSmile Foundation FCB Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Cafe Jumping Bean, Inc. $20,000 to $39,999 Lloyd A. Fry Foundation BlueCross BlueShield Hypothetical Inc. The Brinson Foundation Hoellen Family Foundation of Illinois K&L Gates LLP CBRE | U.S. Equities Ingram Content Group Blum-Kovler Foundation Motorola Mobility Foundation Realties, LLC Kirkland & Ellis LLP Friends of Edward M. Burke Vanek, Vikers & Masini P.C. Crown Family Philanthropies Morgan Stanley Clarity Partners, LLC Cubs Care Motorola Solutions Clayco RR Donnelley Foundation Foundation Dentons US LLP

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 19 INDIVIDUALS & FAMILY FOUNDATIONS

Your annual gift to the Chicago Public Library Foundation affirms all the ways in which Chicago Public Library defines Chicago as a great global city. As a place that puts enormous value in access to education and culture. Your support allows the Foundation to build and expand CPL programs, wherever we can have the greatest impact. Thank you to our donors for their support in 2015.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Colette Evans Rau & John Rau Carol Jones & Tom Hynes Angela & Geoff Euston $50,000.00 + The Honorable Rachel Kaplan & Harve A. Ferrill Carlette McMullan & Bruce V. Rauner & Robert A. Riesman Stanley M. Freehlings John Gibbons Diana Rauner Judys & John Keller Michael M. Froy Madeleine McMullan Sheli & Burton X. Rosenberg Robert Kohl & Clark Pellett Denise & Gary Gardner Margaret McMullan & Dr. Anne Daley Ryan & Liz & Jeffrey Kunkel Christy & Graham Gerst Mr. Pat O’Connor Allan C. Ryan IV Diane & Chuck Laff James J. & Kathy and Grant Pick Fund Shirley & Patricks G. Ryan Jill Liebhaber Louise R. Glasser Sue and Thomas F. Pick Bette Cerf Hill & Bruce Sagan Abby O’Neil & Bobbie Goering Helen & Sam Zell Mary Lee Schneider & D. Carroll Joynes James Goodridge & (Zell Family Foundation) Edward Flam Denise M. Peterson Joan Riley Cherryl T. Thomas Libby & David Savner Richard & Mary L. Gray EXECUTIVE CIRCLE Dias & Edward Weil Priya & Chris Valenti Sandra & Jack Guthman $25,000.00 to $49,999 Dina Yaghmai Payvar & Anne & Marcus Wedner Mark & Olwen Lyon Anonymous (1) Sasan Payvar The Abra Wilkin Fund Irving Harris Foundation, The Block and Malkin Family at the recommendation Bluhm Family BENEFACTORS MEMBERS of Joan W. Harris Charitable Foundation $5,000 to $9,999 $1,000 to $2,499 Michael & Julie Harron The Crown Family Anonymous (1) Anonymous (4) Mary K. Heintz Nina & James R. Donnelley Sarah & Larry Barden Diana Aixala & Janet & Bob Helman Shawn M. Donnelley & Judith Barnard & Gavin Campbell Marcia & Mark Heroux Christopher M. Kelly Michael Z. Fain Shelley Torres & Bill Aldeen Adrienne & Daniels C. Hill Jacqueline & Michael Ferro Jean & Johns L. Brennan Marilynn B. Alsdorf Mary P. Hines Linda & Richard Filler Nancy & David Dohnalek Carolyn Andresss Mellody L. Hobsons Peggy & Steve Deirdre Drake Asma Arayan Karen & Tom Howell Fossett Foundation Anne C. Haffner Steven M. Arenberg Judy & Verne Istock Leslie S. Hindman Kandace K. Heck Donna E. Barrows Esta G. & Thomas Kallen Judd & Katherine Malkin Kamala & Jose Martinez Mr. & Mrs. Philip D. Block III Steven Koch Milly & Alan Peterson Martha & Richard Melman Shaun & Andy Block Karen & Williams Krehbiel Janet & Stephen R. Platcow Diane & John O’Donnell Meredith Bluhm-Wolf & Larry Leive Cindy F. Pritzker David M. Pilkey William Wolf Robert S. Levin Rodd & Susan S. Linda Johnson Rice Blum-Kovler Foundation Diane vS. & Robert M. Levy Hassan Schreiber Julie & Kevin J. Rochford Mr. & Mrs. Norman Bobins Julius Lewis Elizabeth & Charlie A. Schrock Trisha Rooney Judith Borenstein Peggy & Yung Lim Susan & Robert A. Wislow Patricia Schnadig Deborah A. Brickers The Loflin Foundation Linda & Gary Stephans Gilda & Henry Buchbinder Renee Logan CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Liz Stiffel The Honorables Nancy A. Malitz $10,000 to $24,999 Kelly & Dan Turula Edward & Anne Burke David Marienthal Anonymous (2) Leslie & John Burns Barbi & Rick Melcher Marcy & Gregory Carlin FELLOWS Alison M. Butler Janet Melk Jane & David Casper $2,500 to $4,999 John Wm. Butler, Jr. & Jayne & Larry Milner Michelle L. Collins Erin Arnold & Peter Ruest John M. Vanderlinden Newts & Jo Minow Spark Cremin & Paul Dykstra Sherrys & Tom Barrat Tiffany L. Butzbaugh & Kathryn Muse Sidney* & Sondra Julie & Roger Baskes Alfred M. Butzbaugh Shanti S. Nagarkatti Berman Epstein Neville & John H. Bryan Dianne & Thomas D. Campbell Mrs. Joseph E. Nathan Rhonda Duffaut & Kay & Thomas Carroll Mary Beth & Philip Canfield Sylvia Neil Michael Fassnacht Marcia S. Cohn John & Janet Conneely Jerry Newton & David Jamee & Marshalls Field Julie Danis & Paul Donahue Winnie & Bob Crawford Weinberg Graham C. Grady Monica M. Fohrmans Cindy & Stephen Cruise Alexandra & John D. John J. Gresens Rhona Frazin & Ann M. Cunniff Nichols Jacqueline Griesdorn & the Honorable Julian Frazin David Cunningham Jonathan Nieder Kevin Matzke Virginia & Gary Gerst Terrance Lee Diamond & Sheila Owens & David F. Heroy Ellis & Gillian Goodman Paul F. Woznicki Richard Smart Christine & Charles Holmes Marcie Hemmelstein & David E. Donnelley Sara Paretsky Cheryl Mayberry McKissack David Drew Thomas E. Donnelley II Shauna Peet sFormer Director & Eric McKissack Kathleen Walsh Leslie S. Douglasss Kay Levi Picks * Deceased Francine & Gregs Purcell Husman Foundation Deborah & David Epstein Jeanne & Kevin Poorman

20 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION Nicole Power Therese G. Smith Brian Gorka Caryle & Robert Perlman Claire & Gordon* Prussian Ryan D. Sniatecki Joanne Grant The Philip & Myn Kathy Brock & John Stephan Heather Smith Grattan Rootberg Foundation Douglas P. Regan Ms. Anne Tucker Victoria Grigelaitis & Christine M. Pietryla Emily Roeder Scott Turow James L. Atkinson Andrew Pihaly Madeline & Michael Rosenberg Jennifer Weber Kate Grossman & Peter J. Fidler Gary Pines Sandy & Franks Rossi Barbara & Steven Wolf Adam & Erin Guthrie Stephanie Pirishis John W. & Jeanne M. Rowe Daniel Gutierrez Archana Potters Jill E. & Timothy A. $200 to $499 Ginger & Del Hall David Racusen Schlindwein Sheryll Adams Annie Hambleton Judith R. Reese Carole & Gordon Segal Dana Agusto Michelle Hansen Dontay Riley Sharon & Mitchell Sheinkop Kathleen Allen Tish Hayes Nicole Robinson Maureen Dwyer Smiths & Lynn & Alfred Altschul Ryan Heindl Patricia Ronan Edward Byron Smith, Jr. Theodora Anastaplo Passion Hemphill Joy & Tim Rooney Mavis Staples Pamela Anderson Frances & Michael Henkel Ms. Ruth Rootberg Judith Stern Anthony Avina Anne M. Herrera Rita Rubin Ellas & Richard Strubel William Barranco Patricia M. Holden* Philip Ruedi Ezra Suleiman Taylor Bayless Paul D. Holmes Catherine (C.C.) Ryan Allen S. Taylor Mary Beaudry & Michael Fridkin Steven Hull Matthew Ryan Mark & Robin Tebbe Deanna Behrens William Hyland David P. Sadowski Patti Van Cleave Samuel Bell Peter W. Hylton Anne Salomon Devanee & Alex Washington Matt Bernhardt Terra Jacobson & Jesse Raub April Sanders Julie White Michelle Bess Andrea Jakubas Deborah & Christopher Charles & Debby Williams Rosemay Bezouska Lynette & Byron Johnson Santiago Leigh Bienen Caroline Johnson Erin Satterthwaite INDIVIDUAL DONORS Lindsay Bosch Laura & James Johnson Michael & Rhoda Schlesinger $500 to $999 Michael & Arlene Brennan Kimbeth & Bernie Judge Marylynne Schwartz Anonymous (2) Kristopher Brown Alexandra Katzman Mary Sebahar & Keith Alperin Meredith Burlew Megan Beck & John Keavany William Clary Brian Amoah Colleen & Dave Callahan Brooke Kennedy Patricia Seigel Kristyn & Jose Avalos Conrey Callahan Susan & Richard Kiphart Abigail Siegrist Matthew & Laura Barden Natalia Callaway Ariana Klitzner Jed & Sharon Silberg Alan Becker Raul Campos Diane Knoepke Louise Silberman Mercedes Bender Jackie & Glenn Canigiani Julie Knudson Kim Silver Holly & Mark Blankstein Danielle Cantrell Melissa Kocek Patricia E. Sklar & Erin Bodendorfer Peter J. Carroll Pranav Kothari Samuel J. Polsky Paul & Kate Bruton Mark Castro Jessica Krejcie Tim Sledz Angela Burke William Chapman Warren G. Lavey Family Aaron Smalls Mary Anne & Joseph Cappo Amy Christofis Charitable Fund B Crystal Snoddy Alani Colon & Alex Gallegos Morton Coburn Mary Jo LaViolette Sunghee Sohn Doris Conant Diane Crary-Fleming Jane & Raymond Leuthold Nicole Steeves Miranda & Robert Donnelley Jeff Cummings Marc Levy Carl Strickler Tiffany Finke Shauna & Roger Daou Melissa & Zach Martin Ms. Bridget Thomas & Patricia A. Fosmoe Casey DeClerk Shirley & Walter Massey Ms. Colleen Thomas Marguerite D. Hark Erica Del Aguila & Grady Mateen Lawrence Todd Annie & Benjamin Herbstman Kenneth Lauer Jessica Mayberry Adm. Mel Torgusen Sherry Holland Don DeLillo Janeen Mays Rachel Tripp Jennifer Holub Kathryn J. Dickman Michael McCarthy Brian Troutman James & Vilija Janus Sara Dix Kevin McIsaac Kent Trucker Greg S. Jenkins Eileen & Richard Dohnalek Rachel Yeomans & Eric Mehl Jay Tunney George L. Jewell Minerva Domingo Desiree Mertz Mark Turner Nikki & Dan Kidd Danielle Durante Emily Metz Erica Weber Kim Kocek Anne E. Egger Chloe & Wyatt Milstein Kristen Weber Kay & Fred Krehbiel Cara Engelbrecht Caitlin Montgomery Todd Welstein Christine & Joe Lacy Peter Escobar Elizabeth Montgomery Jessica & Michael Whitney & Jerry Lasky Cathy & Brad Faber Matthew Moval Westerkamp Barbara Long Shawn Feakins Trisha L. Mowbray Becky Whitehurst Robert E. McCamant Emily Feder Anu & Pravin Muniyappa Maureen Wierema Heather Mees Karen Finesilver Aarti Nagaraju Johnny Wong Ruth & Paul Meister Aurelija & Shane Fitzpatrick Anu Nagaraju Linda Young Kelly Oswald Suzanne Faber & Rick Fizdale Arun Nagaraju Chelsey Parrott-Sheffer Michael & Mary Fridkin Michael Newman $100 to $199 Mollie & David Rattner Andrea Fulton Emily Nielsen Lorin Adolph Boyd V. Rice Sally Garon Jeannette Nussbaum Saba Ahmad Joan Riley Matthew Georgopulos Gregory Olson Anna Akers-Pecht Jerrold Salzman Tiffany & Lorenzo Gholston Angela & Wayne Openlander Thomas Allen Trevor K. Scheetz & Hallie S. Goldblatt Katie Cunniff Ori & Ryan Ori Minna An Melissa C. White Emily & Josh Goldman Sharon Parrott David Anderson

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 21 (Individuals & Family Foundations cont’d)

Sally Anderson Danielle Farinato Paul Keith Christine Picciariello Emily Andruska Jim Farrell Catherine Ketter Thomas Pierce Robert Ashurst Timothy Feltman Mary Kidney Andra Popa Enosa Avery Miguel Figueroa Jennifer Kikoler Abby Poplis E. M. Bakwin Joan B. Fiscella Sumitra Kilambi Kimberly Proehl Betti Barrows Sunny & Paul Fischer Sue Kilroy William Provis Lana Baumeister Laura Floyd Keshia Kimbrough Michael Quell Nora Baxtrom Georgia & Jerry Fogelson Kevin Klasey Katherine Quigg Chris Benevich David Foreman James T. Klise Leah Ray Seid Jennifer Bennett Stephanie Foy Dan Knaus Nicole Reddick Amber Berdin Karolyn Frederick Amy Kontrick & Mark Mycyk Colleen & David Reitan Kathy & John Biel Jessica Fricke Corinne Koopman Chad Reppy Roberto Billa Christine Friese Christine Kudia Ashley Richardson H. Patricia Blackshire Ena Frye Vinita Kumar Beth Riney Meghan Bodendorfer Marlene Fuentes Craig Landry Suzanne Roberts Steve Bogira Cristina Garcia Jill & Lewis Landsberg Mary Rosenthal Nora Bohanon Michael Gardner Era Laudermilk Craig Roth Greg Borzo Allison Gaynor Peter Leonard Lisa M. Russ Anne Bouse Lisa Gelles Jill & John Levi Eric Samuel Andrea Bradley Brett Geschke Brian Levy Danuta Sawicki Barbara Brooks Mark Gleason Alexander Lewis Celina Scala David Brown Kathleen Gleeson Allison Lewis Ralph Schackart Kelly Brown The Honorable Esther Golar Laura Llamedo Isabel & Scott Schechter Nicole & Zachary Buikema Robert & Janet Jennifer Lorio Barbara Schiola Sara & Donald Bush Goldsborough Katharine Lunde Alexis & David Schmitz Amber Buycks Kelly Goodall Nancy J. Lynn & Krista Shapiro Jason Camlic Carolyn Gourash Andrew C. Teitelman Jim Sharp Russell Carlson Isaac Greenspan Mike Macakanja Ed Sherman Jess Celigoy Marguerite Griffin Srilakshmi Maguluri Jenna Sices Nubia Chaidez Frances Grossman Mark Malin Laura Siegman Janice Chapman Sushma Gupta Angelo Mancini Pat & Eugene Sikorovsky Kate Chapman Caleb Halberg Julie Marchione Adele & John Simmons Surya & Rohini Chitra Abby Hall Elisa Marquez Emanuel Smith Radha Chitumamilla Rahn-Marie Hall Harriet & Martin E. Marty Kirby Smith Will Chung Abigail Hamilton Donna Rae & Larry Mayer Robert Snyder Elena Cincione Corree Hamilton Megan & Shay Mc Scott Spasojevich Megan Cleary Kelsey Hamory Elizabeth & Steve Lydia Splan Maggie Clemons Jessica Hara McChesney David Stanford Ivy & Mark Coleman Ameerah Harris Megan McElwain Paul Stinsa Ann & Rosecrain Collins Andrea L. Hasaka Clare McGuire Chris Szwiec Inas Corty Aprill Hawkins Jeffrey McIntosh Kathleen Tallmadge Ashley Craig Laura & LJ Hayes Ellen McLaughlin Claudine Tambuatco Margaret Cremin Patricia Heath Clarence Medema Andrea Telli Joni & Mark Croll Sarah Heidkamp Beth & Jeffrey Mendel Robert Thiel John Crosby Lois M. Heintz Deborah & Ernest Mhoon Megan Thole Denise Crystal Claire Henderson Anne Miskewitch Krista Thom John Cummings Jennifer Henderson Velma A. Moman Kimberly Trocchio Donna & James Curtin Katie Hernandez Janet Moore Ashlie Tyler Gregory Curtis Katie Holbrook Patricia Nebrida Kathleen Vannucci Andrew Dailey Doris B. Holleb Chris Nelson Laura Vichick Sonja Darmstaedter Christopher Holly Jessica Nelson Linda Vitous Craig L. Davis & Joel Hall Sheldon Holzman Kathryn Nestler The Honorable Anne Megan & Scott Davis John Hurley Michael Neupert Debra B. Walker Emilie Deans Mary Hutchinson Veronica Nieves Margaret Wang Nicolas Delong Katherine Hyduk Eric Nordness Ruth Ann & Tom Watkins Jeff Deutsch Toni Irving Myra Nussbaum Greg Watson Laura Dindia Kathleen Jacob Akudo Nwankpa Kathleen Weijer Domah Fund Jaclyn Jensen John T. O’Brien, Jr. Katwanya West Lauren Doser Alexa Johnson Philip R. O’Connor Ph.D. Chanel White & Chad Robers Andrea Dudek Jim Johnson Sandy Orlandino Lauren White John Dul Kenya Johnson Kimberly Oser Suh Kyung Yoon Francesca Duran Sheryl Johnston Christina Paget-Woods Wen Zhang Kristen Edson Meg Jones Wendy Paler Vicki Znavor Michelle Egner SungJin Joo Jerrell Parks Alex Zoghlin Janet Engstrom Marea Kahn Nina Patel Matthew Ephraim Mary & Jerry Kaltman Krishna Venuvinod Patri Kristen Erekson Dionisios Karas Morgan Peters Janet Eyler Meghan Kehoe Gemma Petrie

22 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION NAMED ENDOWMENTS & LEGACIES

Since 1986, forward-thinking donors have expressed their commitment to the Chicago Public Library by establishing bequests, endowments, and legacy designations through the Chicago Public Library Foundation. This thoughtful planning helps sustain the Library’s collections, programs, and services for generations to come. To discuss an estate gift to the Foundation call 312.201.9830, ext 26.

AON Corporation Fund Rhona S. Frazins Chauncey & Marion WH Smith Fund Arthur Andersen Funds Friends of the Deering McCormick Stone Container Blum-Kovler Chicago Public Library Foundation Fund Corporation Fund Foundation Fund Friends of the Lincoln Park NEH Challenge Ella and Richard Strubels Sarah A. Brennan*s Branch Library Grant Fund United Airlines Fund Irene and Paul David* Jim Goodridge and John Nuveen Fund Madeline Block Carters Joan Rileys Stanley Pauls Willner Fund Jane and David Caspers Shirley H. and Benjamin Z. Albert Pick, Jr. Fund Oprah Winfrey Fund City of Chicago Gould Family Polk Bros. Robert A. Wislows Humanities Fund Foundation Fund Foundation Fund Laura Weber Arie & Ida Crown Karen J. Greens Prince Charitable Bequest Fund Memorial Fund Jesse O. Jones Trusts Fund Anonymous (4)s Carolyn Damon*s Children’s Charitable Pritzker Foundation Funds Gaylord & Dorothy Remainder Trust Holly and Michael Reiters Donnelley Foundation Fund James S. Kemper Patricia Ronans sLegacy Society member Paul Dykstra and Foundation Fund Sagan/Hill Fund * denotes deceased Spark Cremins Fran Manushkins Salomon Foundation Fund First National Bank MacArthur Sears Family of Chicago Fund Foundation Fund Literature Fund

GIFTS IN KIND

$100,000+ Interior Garden Services Chicago Cubs Laugh Factory FCB Julia Kuo Chicago Pizza Tours Lookingglass Theatre KPMG LLP Microsoft Corporation ChicagoLine Cruises Company RPM Advertising, Inc. Park Hyatt Chicago Lester Coney Lula Cafe Penguin Random House CPX Sports Luminere Esthetics $25,000 - $50,000 R4 Services, Inc. Deleece Restaurant and Wellness Chicago Sun-Times Randolph Street Market The Denim Lounge Luxury Garage Sale Jewell Events Catering & Rockit Ranch Productions Devon's Seafood Macy's North & Midwest GLJ Leasing Room & Board Eataly Chicago Marvel Entertainment, LLC Kirkland & Ellis LLP Sandmeyer's Bookstore Fairmont Hotel Millenium Park Nuns 4 Fun Kurtis Productions Social Life Chicago Jamee & Marshall Field The Palmer House RR Donnelley Sokol Tech Flirty Girl Fitness Pitchfork Media Splash Publications, LLC Foss Swim Schools Potbelly United Airlines Below $1,000 Gather Restaurant ReedPop Agati Furniture Gibsons Restaurant Group Revolution Brewing $10,000 - $20,000 Alliance Francaise Glo Airbrush Tan Shake Shack Akashic Books de Chicago Gloss Salon Simple Squares Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP Artemisia Theatre Goodman Theatre Sound Investment Resolution Production Group The Barre Code Graham Crackers Comics Stan's Donuts Tribune Company Begyle Brewery Home Chef Meal Delivery Steppenwolf Theatre Company University of Illinois-Chicago Bohemian House Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile Sway Dance The Book Cellar IMAX Theatre Uber $1,000 - $9,999 Bravo Restaurants, Inc. Instituto Cervantes of VIP Valet Forsa Training, LLC Brooklyn Boulders Chicago, Inc. WendyCity Goose Island Beer Co. Carol Fox and Associates Nikki & Dan Kidd Yacht Party Chicago Intelligentsia Coffee Chicago Athletic Club Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Zipcar

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 23 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY Since 1873, the Chicago Public Library has encouraged lifelong BOARD OF DIRECTORS learning by welcoming all people and offering equal access to LINDA JOHNSON RICE JODI BLOCK President information, entertainment and BARBARA BOWMAN knowledge through innovative CHRISTOPHER P. VALENTI DENISE B. GARDNER services and programs, as well as Vice President LYNN LOCKWOOD cutting-edge technology. Through JOSEPHINE GÓMEZ CHAKA PATTERSON its 80 locations, the Library provides Secretary PATRICIA GAYTAN PEREZ free access to a rich collection of materials, both physical and digital, LEADERSHIP TEAM and presents the highest quality Brian Bannon Diane Marshbank-Murphy author discussions, exhibits and Commissioner Director, Engagement and programs for children, teens and Special Projects Andrea Sáenz adults. CPL received the Social First Deputy Commissioner Elizabeth McChesney Innovator Award from Chicago Director, Children’s Services Baronica Roberson Innovation Awards; won a National Deputy Commissioner, Andrew Medlar Medal for Library Services from the Administration and Finance Assistant Chief, Technology, Institute for Museum and Library Content and Innovation Mark Andersen Services and was ranked number Director, Learning and Annie Miskewitch one in the U.S. and third in the Economic Advancement Division Chief, Business, History & Sciences world by an international study of Michael Baker major urban libraries conducted South District Chief Patrick Molloy by the Heinrich Heine University Director, Government and Greta Bever Public Affairs Dusseldorf in Germany. Assistant Commissioner, Central Library Services Mary Beth Mulholland (retired January 2016) Director, Marketing

CHICAGO PUBLIC Teri Campbell Michael Peters LIBRARY FOUNDATION Director, Finance Division Chief, Humanities

The Chicago Public Library Craig Davis Dana Revilla Foundation was founded in 1986 Director, Cultural and Director, Sulzer Regional Library as a true public/private partnership Civic Engagement Greg Rodriguez with the City of Chicago to ensure the Jeremy Dunn Central District Chief margin of excellence for Chicago’s Director, Teen Services Jennifer Ross outstanding Library. Through the Rodney Freeman Director, Human Resources support of many civic-minded Director, Woodson Regional Library individuals, corporations and Andrea Telli Michelle Frisque Assistant Commissioner, foundations, the Foundation Chief, Technology, Neighborhood Services provides ongoing funding for Content and Innovation John Telli collections and a variety of other Mary Jo Godziela Division Chief, community-responsive programs, North District Chief General Information Services including the Summer Learning Maria Kellner-Ligammari Challenge, Teacher in the Library, Director, Procurement CyberNavigators, YOUmedia and One Book, One Chicago. In the past 30 years, The Foundation has raised more than $75 million for Library programming and Foundation initiatives.

24 CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEDICATED TO THE CURIOUS

OFFICERS LIFE DIRECTORS Robert A. Wislow, Chairman Chairman, CBRE/U.S. Equities Realty John L. Brennan David R. Casper, Vice Chair President and Chief Executive Officer, BMO Harris Bank Leslie S. Douglass Michelle L. Collins, Vice Chair President, Cambium, LLC Trisha Rooney, Vice Chair President, R4 Services, Inc. James F. Feldstein Bruce Sagan, Secretary Publisher, Herald Newspapers, Inc. Marshall Field Thomas M. Carroll, Asst. Secretary EVP, Chief Human Resource Officer, RR Donnelley Stanley M. Freehling Kandace K. Heck, Treasurer EVP & General Auditor, The Northern Trust Company J. Ira Harris James R. Donnelley, Immediate Past Chair General Partner, Ampersand, Reset & South Eastern LP Cindy Pritzker, Chairman Emerita Civic Leader James H. Lowry Rhona Frazin, President & CEO Chicago Public Library Foundation John Rau Rahm Emanuel, Honorary Chairman Mayor, City of Chicago (elected 2016) DIRECTORS Frank A. Rossi Wendy Berger (elected 2015) President, WBS Equities Charlie A. Schrock Jodi Block Civic Leader (elected 2016) Marcy R. Carlin Sr. VP, Essex Investment Management Maureen Dwyer Smith Esther Choy (elected 2016) Founder & Chief Story Facilitator, Leadership Story Lab (elected 2015) Rocco deGrasse (elected 2016) Principal, Forensic Services, KPMG LLP Monique Brinson Demery (elected 2016) Historian & Author Ella D. Strubel David A. Dohnalek Senior Vice President & Treasurer, The Boeing Company; Audrey Bables Tuggle Chairman, Boeing Capital Corporation Dia S. Weil Deirdre C. Drake (elected 2015) SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer, US Cellular Corporation Paul H. Dykstra Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP Sondra Berman Epstein (retired 2016) Civic Leader Michael Fassnacht CEO & President, FCBChicago Linda Filler President, Retail Products & Chief Merchandising Officer, Walgreens Graham C. Grady Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP John J. Gresens Partner, Akerman LLP Jacqueline Griesdorn Educator, Francis Parker School Suren Gupta EVP, Technology & Operations, Allstate Corporation David F. Heroy Partner, Baker & McKenzie LLP Leslie S. Hindman President & CEO, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Christine Holmes Partner, Ernst & Young LLP David Kenzer (elected 2016) General Counsel, Motorola Mobility William V. Krehbiel (retired 2015) Founder, A Better Chicago Jeffrey S. Kunkel (retired 2016) Senior Vice President, JP Morgan Chase Donna LaPietra Executive Vice President, Kurtis Productions Jose Martinez VP, Market Leader, The North Highland Company Cheryl Mayberry McKissack COO, Johnson Publishing Company, LLC; President, JPC Digital Carlette McMullan Principal, William Blair & Company, LLC Sheila Owens VP Economic Development, ComEd Stephen R. Platcow CEO, RPM Advertising, Inc. John Rau (retired 2016) President & CEO, Miami Corporation Linda Johnson Rice Chairman, Johnson Publishing Company, LLC Kevin J. Rochford Managing and Regional Director, Bessemer Trust Company, NA Allan C. (Kelly) Ryan IV Partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP Mary Lee Schneider President & CEO, SG360° Rodd M. Schreiber Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Charlie A. Schrock (retired 2016) President and CEO, Integrys Energy Group, Inc (retired) Maureen Dwyer Smith (retired 2015) Civic Leader Linda J. Stephans Institutional Consulting Director & Managing Director, Graystone Consulting Marcus Wedner (elected 2015) Co-Managing Partner, CIVC Partners Dina Yaghmai Payvar, MD Co-Director, Physicians Laser & Dermatology Institute, Northwestern University

FOUNDATION STAFF Rhona Frazin Darcy Evon Kate Nardin Nancy Lynn Cheryl Walker President and CEO Chief Development Officer Director of Institutional Giving Director of Major Gifts Database Manager (as of August 2016) (as of December 2015) Catherine Brown Veronica Brown Jennifer Adams Chief Operating Officer Beth Zachara Patty Siebert Director of Individual Office Manager (retired April 2016) Director of Finance Director of Institutional Giving Giving and (retired November 2015) Communications

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY + CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 25 ALBANY PARK ALTGELD ARCHER HEIGHTS AUSTIN AUSTIN-IRVING AVALON BACK OF THE YARDS BEVERLY BEZAZIAN BLACKSTONE BRAINERD BRIGHTON PARK BUCKTOWN-WICKER PARK BUDLONG WOODS CANARYVILLE CHICAGO BEE CHICAGO LAWN CHINATOWN CLEARING COLEMAN RICHARD J. DALEY-BRIDGEPORT RICHARD M. DALEY – W. HUMBOLDT DOUGLASS DUNNING EDGEBROOK EDGEWATER GAGE PARK GALEWOOD MONT-CLARE GARFIELD RIDGE GREATER GRAND CROSSING HALL HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY CENTER HEGEWISCH HUMBOLDT PARK INDEPENDENCE JEFFERSON PARK JEFFERY MANOR K E LLY KING LEGLER LINCOLN BELMONT LINCOLN PARK LITTLE VILLAGE LOGAN SQUARE LOZANO MANNING MAYFAIR MCKINLEY PARK MERLO MOUNT GREENWOOD NEAR NORTH NORTH AUSTIN NORTH PULASKI NORTHTOWN ORIOLE PARK PORTAGE-CRAIGIN PULLMAN RODEN ROGERS PARK ROOSEVELT SCOTTSDALE SHERMAN PARK SOUTH CHICAGO SOUTH SHORE SULZER REGIONAL THURGOOD MARSHALL TOMAN UPTOWN VODAK-EAST SIDE WALKER WATER WORKS WEST BELMONT WEST CHICAGO AVENUE DEDICATED TO THE CURIOUS WEST ENGLEWOOD WEST LAWN WEST PULLMAN WEST TOWN WHITNEY YOUNG, JR. WOODSON REGIONAL WRIGHTWOOD ASHBURN