The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced a $5 million grant to create a new branch of the Chicago Public Library (CPL) at the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). The public library will provide residents and visitors with access to collections and programming that enable them to explore their interests, learn, and engage with their communities. In 2018, the City Council approved the operation of a CPL branch at the OPC. The 5,000 square-foot public library will house multimedia collections, host community programming, and include spaces for reading and studying that can be converted to open seating for events. MacArthur’s grant to the Obama Foundation will help fund construction of the branch as well as furnishings and fixtures. The library will also include a dedicated children’s area and a space for YOUmedia programming where teens can explore the world and their identity and creativity using traditional media and new technologies. YOUmedia is an innovative learning space, where teens create music, video, 2D and 3D design, photos, and podcasts with the help of skilled mentors. CPL serves 9.9 million visitors per year.