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CPL turns 150 this year! Join us in celebrating 150 years of serving our communities.
CPL turns 150 this year! Join us in celebrating 150 years of serving our communities.

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Disability Awareness Month 2023: Books For Kids

Explore 15 books for kids highlighting the accomplishments and challenges faced by people with disabilities.

Summer at CPL

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HWLC Design/Build Competition Digital Collection

This digital collection includes photos of the five finalist models in the 1987 competition to design and build a new central library.

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Kids at CPL

Summer at CPL Events for Kids

View all Summer at CPL events for kids.

Teens at CPL

ChiTeen Stories: Photo Challenge For Teens

Calling all teens: celebrate CPL's 150th anniversary with us! Learn how to participate in the ChiTeen Stories Photo Challenge this summer.

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CPL 150 Store

Shop the CPL 150 Store, with a portion of every sale going to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.

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