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Thanksgiving Greetings: Historical Cards from Chicago
Tell your loved ones how thankful you are for them with a historical Thanksgiving greeting card designed in Chicago.
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Stress-Busting Books for Kids
Are you feeling stressed? Brandy recommends books to help you deal with stressful situations.
Teens at CPL
Teen Winter Challenge: Submit Your Artwork for Competition
Teens, enter your original artwork in our Teen Winter Challenge competition by January 31. Prize winners will receive a gift card.
Theater at CPL
Steppenwolf at the Movies
As we celebrate the Year of Chicago Theatre, Stephen looks at the movie careers of Steppenwolf Theatre Ensemble members.
Chicago Public Library Foundation
Make More Possible
This holiday season, the best gift you can give doesn’t fit in a package – access, equity and opportunity for all Chicagoans. A gift so great it takes 81 branches to deliver it.
Chicago Public Library Northtown Branch mural / Chris Silva
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Our online store features CPL merchandise, including One Book, One Chicago, with a portion of every sale going to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
