Chicago Public Library
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About Chicago Public Library
Which branch has the book I want? What's available now from my For Later shelf? When are my DVDs due? Use CPL's app to manage your account and find new titles.
Features:
- See what you have checked out
- Place holds
- Renew materials
- Search the CPL catalog
- Keep track of what you've read and would like to read
- Browse new and on order titles
- Find upcoming events at your preferred location
- View hours, locations and contact information
- Use the app to show your library card when checking out materials in person
- Scan the barcode of a book, DVD or CD to search for it in CPL's catalog
Features:
- See what you have checked out
- Place holds
- Renew materials
- Search the CPL catalog
- Keep track of what you've read and would like to read
- Browse new and on order titles
- Find upcoming events at your preferred location
- View hours, locations and contact information
- Use the app to show your library card when checking out materials in person
- Scan the barcode of a book, DVD or CD to search for it in CPL's catalog
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What's New in the Latest Version 2.14.0
Last updated on Mar 19, 2024
Old Versions
Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app.
This release also includes smaller bug fixes.
This release also includes smaller bug fixes.
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Version History
2.14.0
Mar 19, 2024
Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app.
This release also includes smaller bug fixes.
This release also includes smaller bug fixes.
2.13.0
Nov 20, 2023
Saved searches are now accessible from the search screen. The feature allows you to seamlessly access, create, and manage your saved searches within the app.
We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout.
This release also includes some bug fixes.
We’ve introduced a customizable home screen feature, empowering you to prioritize specific sections and streamline navigation. This gives you greater control over your home screen layout.
This release also includes some bug fixes.
2.12.0
Aug 28, 2023
The ability to search events has been added.
App version information can now be found under ‘About this app’.
This release also includes bug fixes.
App version information can now be found under ‘About this app’.
This release also includes bug fixes.
2.11.0
Jul 5, 2023
Multiple accounts support has been added.
Landscape mode has been enabled.
List cards will now display the list type.
Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
Landscape mode has been enabled.
List cards will now display the list type.
Jailbreak detection has been added for enhanced security.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements, accessibility enhancements, and bug fixes.
2.10.0
Mar 21, 2023
Branch details screens now include local events.
Search results can now be sorted.
An item’s availability can now be seen from search results.
Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.
Search results can now be sorted.
An item’s availability can now be seen from search results.
Barcodes can be scanned from the login screen.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements and bug fixes.
2.9.1
Nov 24, 2022
Some users were unable to access their account information without logging out of the app and then logging in again. This has been fixed.
2.9.0
Nov 15, 2022
Auto-suggestions have been added to keyword search.
The My Shelves screen now provides an overview of your shelves with quick access to itemised displays of your account.
Event cards now display ‘Featured’ and ‘Canceled’ labels. You will also be able to filter events by Featured and Canceled.
Korean language support added, and translations for all languages updated.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
The My Shelves screen now provides an overview of your shelves with quick access to itemised displays of your account.
Event cards now display ‘Featured’ and ‘Canceled’ labels. You will also be able to filter events by Featured and Canceled.
Korean language support added, and translations for all languages updated.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.8.0
May 26, 2022
We have improved the app for users of iPads.
You can now filter your search results by topic, genre, and content type.
The number of applied filters now displays on the Filter screens.
We have refined the display of the My Settings screen, and added an About This App screen.
You can now unregister your account from the app.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
You can now filter your search results by topic, genre, and content type.
The number of applied filters now displays on the Filter screens.
We have refined the display of the My Settings screen, and added an About This App screen.
You can now unregister your account from the app.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.7
Jan 14, 2022
The About This Title screen has been completely rebuilt with features to promote evaluation and discovery, including: reviews, recommendations, lists, and community contributions.
The Search screen now displays edition statements, along with vernacular metadata for titles and authors. The Filter button has been moved to the top of the screen. Pagination is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. Some actions are no longer available from the item actions menu.
The Filter button on the Locations screen has been moved to the top of the screen.
On the Home screen, viewing more new titles is done using the 'View all' button under each carousel. The Events Filters have been combined into a single button above the Events carousel.
Navigation in the app has been simplified. There is a now a single 'Back' button on all screens. The style and height of the navigation bar has also been reduced and made uniform across all screens.
Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly.
Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches.
Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button.
The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
The Search screen now displays edition statements, along with vernacular metadata for titles and authors. The Filter button has been moved to the top of the screen. Pagination is now displayed at the bottom of the screen. Some actions are no longer available from the item actions menu.
The Filter button on the Locations screen has been moved to the top of the screen.
On the Home screen, viewing more new titles is done using the 'View all' button under each carousel. The Events Filters have been combined into a single button above the Events carousel.
Navigation in the app has been simplified. There is a now a single 'Back' button on all screens. The style and height of the navigation bar has also been reduced and made uniform across all screens.
Let us know what you think! The Share Feedback screen allows you to contact the library directly.
Make a typo? The Search screen now offers 'Did you mean?' suggestions for mistyped searches.
Improvements have been made to how you navigate the app: 'Pull to refresh' has been added to the Home screen, and you can now swipe to go back instead of using the Back button.
The Item action sheet on the Search screen has been redesigned.
This release also includes smaller UX improvements as well as behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.5
Mar 19, 2021
It's now easier to see what you have on hold and checked out! The My Borrowing screen now provides an overview of your library account with quick access to itemised displays of your account.
Want to know what's coming soon to the library? On order titles can now be accessed from the Home screen.
Some library locations may open or closed at various times throughout the day. These times are now displayed on the Location Details screens.
In response to user feedback, the Borrowing and Visiting tabs have been renamed My Borrowing and Locations.
It's now possible to scan ISBN and UPC barcodes from the Search by Barcode screen.
This release also includes behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
Want to know what's coming soon to the library? On order titles can now be accessed from the Home screen.
Some library locations may open or closed at various times throughout the day. These times are now displayed on the Location Details screens.
In response to user feedback, the Borrowing and Visiting tabs have been renamed My Borrowing and Locations.
It's now possible to scan ISBN and UPC barcodes from the Search by Barcode screen.
This release also includes behind the scenes accessibility enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes.
2.3
Apr 30, 2020
This release includes behind the scenes improvements and bug fixes.
2.2
Jan 22, 2020
In this update we have improved and fixed a few things:
- We have added an Availability by location link to the Bib screen based on your feedback.
- We have made Holds the default screen on the Borrowing page.
- We have made further design improvements to the Locations page.
- We have made our search by barcode functionality easier to use.
- The availability status text is no longer clipped on the Bib Page.
- Error messages on login have been clarified.
- Interaction issues experienced with the Branch Information menu are now resolved.
- We have added an Availability by location link to the Bib screen based on your feedback.
- We have made Holds the default screen on the Borrowing page.
- We have made further design improvements to the Locations page.
- We have made our search by barcode functionality easier to use.
- The availability status text is no longer clipped on the Bib Page.
- Error messages on login have been clarified.
- Interaction issues experienced with the Branch Information menu are now resolved.
2.1
Dec 5, 2019
In this update we have improved and fixed a few things:
Improved
- We have revised and updated our translations
- We have made the Borrow tab the default on the item description screen based on your feedback.
- We have updated the Locations page to better reflect library closure statuses.
- We have made some improvements to the bib page to better accommodate large text support.
Fixed
- Video game format is now supported.
- Items no longer in the catalog now display the correct status.
- Notices now display in full on the Branch information page.
- The correct cover images now display in search when scrolling.
- Animation issues experienced on the Branch Information page are now resolved.
- Voiceover for carousels now mentions your placement in the list of items
Improved
- We have revised and updated our translations
- We have made the Borrow tab the default on the item description screen based on your feedback.
- We have updated the Locations page to better reflect library closure statuses.
- We have made some improvements to the bib page to better accommodate large text support.
Fixed
- Video game format is now supported.
- Items no longer in the catalog now display the correct status.
- Notices now display in full on the Branch information page.
- The correct cover images now display in search when scrolling.
- Animation issues experienced on the Branch Information page are now resolved.
- Voiceover for carousels now mentions your placement in the list of items
2.0.1
Nov 18, 2019
Our updated app has new features designed with you in mind:
- A new modern design
- Personalized elements to show information you care about
- Library messages about delays, closings and technology maintenance
- Staff lists for great reads to check out
- A new search screen that groups items by format
- A new browsing experience to find items similar to what you’re viewing
- A new modern design
- Personalized elements to show information you care about
- Library messages about delays, closings and technology maintenance
- Staff lists for great reads to check out
- A new search screen that groups items by format
- A new browsing experience to find items similar to what you’re viewing
1.8.4
Oct 28, 2018
Speed improvements and bug fixes.
Resolves an issue where filters might not have worked properly
Resolves an issue where filters might not have worked properly
1.8.3
Mar 21, 2018
Bug fixes and speed improvements
1.8.2
Jan 16, 2018
Bug fixes.
1.8.1
Sep 11, 2017
Minor fixes and speed improvements. Fixes and issue with recently reviewed not showing accurately for some users.
1.8
Jun 5, 2017
Various speed improvements and bug fixes.
1.7.1
Mar 7, 2017
- Minor bug fixes
1.7
Feb 16, 2017
- Bug fixes and small performance improvements
1.6
Aug 30, 2016
Bug fixes and speed improvements
1.5
Jan 15, 2016
- Updated branding to match the library's new look
- Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements
- Multiple bug fixes and performance improvements
1.4.1
Nov 9, 2014
- Updated locations information
1.4
Oct 30, 2014
- General bug fixes and improvements
- Fixed an issue with audio book availability
- Fixed an issue with audio book availability
Chicago Public Library FAQ
Chicago Public Library is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
Guyana,Pakistan,Finland,Fiji,Croatia,Nepal,El Salvador,Congo, Democratic Republic,Gabon,Saudi Arabia,Kosovo,Ghana,Mali,Macedonia,Nigeria,Vanuatu,Belarus,Lebanon,Liberia,Palau,Seychelles,Uganda,Bosnia & Herzegovina,Honduras,Ireland,South Korea,Kuwait,St. Lucia,Tajikistan,Vietnam,Azerbaijan,Cameroon,Lao Peoples Democratic Republic,Solomon Islands,St. Vincent & The Grenadines,Burkina Faso,Chile,Libya,Namibia,Panama,Senegal,Suriname,Austria,Dominican Republic,Ecuador,Guatemala,Peru,Swaziland,Venezuela,Albania,Denmark,Myanmar,Mauritius,Papua New Guinea,China,Cayman Islands,Maldives,Nicaragua,New Zealand,Ukraine,Uruguay,United Arab Emirates,Botswana,Portugal,Russia,Cambodia,Moldova,Italy,St. Kitts and Nevis,Mongolia,Mozambique,Norway,Oman,Micronesia,Hungary,Turkmenistan,Poland,Qatar,Tonga,Brunei Darussalam,Netherlands,Greece,Slovakia,South Africa,Argentina,Benin,Japan,Slovenia,Congo,Costa Rica,Romania,Bahamas,Philippines,Egypt,Luxembourg,Taiwan,Bolivia,Colombia,Montenegro,Malta,Niger,Serbia,Jordan,Dominica,Algeria,Israel,Sri Lanka,Malaysia,Uzbekistan,Afghanistan,Bahrain,Indonesia,Jamaica,Sweden,Sierra Leone,Yemen,Anguilla,Brazil,France,Grenada,Georgia,Nauru,Singapore,Sao Tome & Principe,Armenia,Belgium,Chad,Zimbabwe,Bulgaria,Iraq,Belize,Cyprus,Spain,Angola,Germany,Gambia,Latvia,Madagascar,Mexico,Rwanda,Turks and Caicos,Antigua And Barbuda,Cote Divoire,Estonia,Mauritania,Australia,Barbados,Malawi,Tanzania,British Virgin Islands,India,Morocco,Kenya,Kyrgyzstan,Lithuania,Montserrat,Paraguay,Tunisia,Bermuda,Iceland,Zambia,Macao,Switzerland,United Kingdom,Trinidad and Tobago,Cape Verde,Hong Kong,Guinea-bissau,Kazakhstan,Thailand,Turkey,Bhutan,Czech Republic
Chicago Public Library supports English, Filipino, French, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
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iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
