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June 2019 Books We're Excited About
Looking for the inside scoop? Based on advance reviews and publicity, here are the books we're most excited to read this month.
Read Like a Dad
There are as many stories about dads as there are ways to be a dad. Celebrate Father's Day by reading together.
Royal Danish Ballet Youth Company, Kompagni B and Friends
Jun 18th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Young dancers create, instruct and perform together with Joel Hall Dancers Youth Company and Ballet Chicago.
Life Is But a Dream: 5 Articles on the Science of Dreams
The dreams we have while asleep may be more important than we realize. Here are 5 articles that explore what makes dreaming so special.
African American Music Appreciation Month
Celebrate African American Music Appreciation Month with music by these African American artists.
Get Tickets to Selected Ravinia Concerts at CPL
Get free tickets to selected Ravinia Festival concerts with your library card. Tickets are available at CPL all locations.
Chicago's LGBTQ History on Exhibit at HWLC
See replicas of material from Gerber/Hart Library tracing events from 1924 to the mid-1970s at Harold Washington Library Center in June.
Listen on the Beach
June is Audiobook Month! Celebrate with these fast-paced, atmospheric listens perfect for summer.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Resilience and Freedom
Celebrate Juneteenth with books for kids that explore the history of slavery, the struggle for emancipation and the joy of the holiday.
Stonewall Riots 50th Anniversary
The Stonewall riots of June 1969 were a turning point for LGBTQ rights. New and classic books explore this landmark event.
Movies by Women Directors
Funny, inspiring, thought-provoking, moving, disturbing: These movies were all made with a woman in the director's chair.
A Taste of Charlie Trotter Exhibit at HWLC
Learn about the chef and his influence on Chicago dining in an exhibit on display through September 29 at Harold Washington Library Center.
June 2019 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
TOY STORY (1995), opens a new window by Britannica ImageQuest
TOY STORY (1995), opens a new window by Britannica ImageQuest
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Disney and Pixar Movies?
As Woody, Buzz and the rest of the Toy Story gang return to the theater this month, test your knowledge of these animated feature films.
Up Lit
Quirky and likable (if flawed) characters seek renewal in these generally upbeat and heartwarming stories.
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