Programs
One Book, One Chicago
Inaugurated in the fall of 2001, the One Book, One Chicago program is launched each spring and fall to cultivate a culture of reading and discussion in Chicago by bringing our diverse city together around one great book. Reading great literature provokes us to think about ourselves, our environment and our relationships. Talking about great literature with friends, families and neighbors often adds richness and depth to the experience of reading.
The Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City
Fall 2009
In celebration of Daniel Burnham and Edward Bennett’s bold vision for our city and region, the Chicago Public Library has selected Carl Smith’s The Plan of Chicago: Daniel Burnham and the Remaking of the American City for its award-winning program, One Book, One Chicago.
One Book, One Chicago encourages all Chicagoans to read the same book at the same time, offering events, discussions, exhibits and more to enhance the experience. Carl Smith’s remarkable and engaging book will bring people together to learn about our city’s past and to contemplate its future. View the complete One Book, One Chicago resource guide to learn more about events and discussions taking place this September and October.
Resource Guide (HTML) | 
PDF Version (8.6MB)
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Past Selections
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The House on Mango Street English: Resource Guide (HTML) | PDF Version (2.6 MB) |
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The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe Selected Fall 2008 Resource Guide (HTML) » | PDF Version (4.5 MB) |
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The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler Selected Spring 2008 Resource Guide (HTML) » | PDF Version (1.29 MB) |
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The Crucible by Arthur Miller Selected Fall 2007 Resource Guide (PDF only 2.5 MB) |
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Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin Selected Spring 2007 Resource Guide (HTML) » | PDF Version (3.46 MB) |