Chicago Public Library gets millennials interested with beer events and parties

Kristan Lieb / Chicago Tribune

Participants talk about one of the book selections at the Books+Beer event in Revolution Brewing’s tap room. The event was put on by the Junior Board of the Chicago Public Library Foundation as one way to get more millennials interested in the library.

by Alison Bowen, Contact Reporter  

Chicago Tribune

A hum of conversation convened recently at Revolution Brewery around wooden tables clustered with empty beer cups.

Clad in flannel and pendant necklaces, the diverse crowd of young people wasn't present solely for hops — more to learn which hibiscus ale paired best with George Saunders.

The event, on a warm summer evening backdropped by an American flag and beer barrels, was hosted by the Junior Board of the Chicago Public Library Foundation, a group targeted at millennials.
Its members, 50 young professionals in Chicago, are convinced that city libraries are vital — and vibrant. And they think other 20- and 30-somethings should agree.  Read more...