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OBOC: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
What if all of Chicago read the same book? Imagine the Future with us as we read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? in 2018-2019.
Passover Is All About Food
Learn about Passover foods in these books for kids.
5 Articles: Does the Decline of Insect Life Impact Our Life?
Insects are slowly disappearing. Find out more about this unforeseen decline in articles Felicia recommends.
Kids Staff Picks (April 2019)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Spring Learning Challenge: Spring into Poetry
Take our challenge to find your inner poet!
Chicago Humanities Springfest 2019 Authors
Interested in the Chicago Humanities Springfest? Bring the discussion home by checking out some of these books.
Podcast Pairings: Nonfiction Edition
Enjoy these audiobooks matched with some of our favorite recent podcasts.
Guest Blog: Art in Chicago Neighborhoods Book Now Available
DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly shares a new book celebrating public art by talented Chicago artists.
EARTH: Magazine of the Month
Find the latest news about the science of the Earth and the environment in the April issue of EARTH. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
Documentary Screening: Paris to Pittsburgh
Apr 22nd | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
A community discussion follows this documentary addressing climate change and how Americans are working together to take action.
Chiteen Lit Fest on April 26 & 27
Teens, join us for this festival created by teens for teens, celebrating all things literature!
Popular Poetry
In observance of National Poetry Month, here are poetry books that have been in demand by our patrons lately.
April 2019 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Resources for Children with Autism Available at CPL
Families, we offer resources and story times for children on the autism spectrum.
2019 Pulitzer Prize Winners
The Pulitzer Prizes honor distinguished achievement in biography, fiction, general nonfiction, history and nonfiction.
George R.R. Martin: 2019 Carl Sandburg Literary Award Winner
The author will be honored October 10 at the Sandburg Dinner. Sociologist and writer Dr. Eve Ewing will receive the 21st Century Award.
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