Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much. More than just a museum, the Center will serve as a vibrant hub for the community. It will include a new branch of the Chicago Public Library, a community garden, a basketball court, a recording studio, classrooms, and more. We want the Center to be a space where p

I had fun reading to some Burke Elementary students at the Chicago Public Library today. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next year, we’ll have a new branch of the library for the community to enjoy. | Barack Obama