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May 2025 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
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DÃa de los niños y libros: Celebration of Children and Books
May 10th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Free Art Day Market
May 10th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday Mending with Chicago Fair Trade
May 10th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Music of Central Asia with Tamir Hargana
May 12th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
DÃa de los niños y libros: Celebration of Children and Books
May 10th | 11:00am - 3:00pm
Free Art Day Market
May 10th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday Mending with Chicago Fair Trade
May 10th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Music of Central Asia with Tamir Hargana
May 12th | 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
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New in Kids Books: April 2025
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Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
New in Kids Books: April 2025
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New in Kids Books: March 2025
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
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Teen Staff Picks (March 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
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Teen Staff Picks (January 2025)
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Teen Staff Picks (March 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Cozy Reads for Teens
Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.
Teen Staff Picks (January 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
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