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College and Career Saturdays: Business and Entrepreneurship
Jan 20th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Year, New Genre: Horror
Get started reading the horror genre with these teen book recommendations.
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Events
A Conversation with Brenetta Howell Barrett
Jan 13th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Destination Discovery Story Time at Lincoln Park Zoo
Jan 16th | 10:30am - 11:30am
“I Can Do It” Preschool Story Time
Jan 16th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Streetlights: Photos from the Archives
How have streetlights in Chicago changed over the years? Let’s look at some historic photos from the archives and find out. Gas-lit…
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Kids at CPL
New in Kids Books: January 2024
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
It's a Heist: Al Capone's Legacy
Kids, dig into these middle grade books about heists to commemorate Al Capone's birth anniversary.
For the Birds!: Birding Books for Kids
25 fiction and nonfiction titles celebrating our fine feathered friends in honor of National Bird Day.
Free Homework Help Available Every Day
Find answers to your questions at CPL. Use our free homework help resources in person and online.
Teens at CPL
Martin Luther King Jr. Day for Teens
Celebrate the achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. with these social justice titles for teens.
Teen Staff Picks (January 2024)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
New Year, New Genre: Horror
Get started reading the horror genre with these teen book recommendations.
Teens: Submit Your Art to Teen Winter Challenge 2024
Are you a Chicago teen who’s created art in the past two years? Teen Winter Challenge opens in January 2024.
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