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Celebrate Summer at CPL
Celebrate summer at Chicago Public Library for all ages! Join in from June 6 - August 2, 2026.
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Events
Abra-ka-Dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus
Jun 9th - Jul 26th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Various branch locations
Pride Month Trivia
Jun 9th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Sisters: A Conversation through Art & Sounds
Jun 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Abra-ka-Dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus
Jun 9th - Jul 26th | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Various branch locations
Pride Month Trivia
Jun 9th | 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Sisters: A Conversation through Art & Sounds
Jun 9th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Kids at CPL
Rebecca Caudill Award Nominees 2026-2027
The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 9-14. For more information, visit rebeccacaudill.org
Monarch Book Award Nominees 2026-2027
The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 5-8. For more information, visit https://aisled.org/monarch/
Bluestem State Book Award Nominees 2026-2027
The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 8-11. For more information visit aisled.org/bluestem
Rebecca Caudill Award Nominees 2026-2027
The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 9-14. For more information, visit rebeccacaudill.org
Monarch Book Award Nominees 2026-2027
The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 5-8. For more information, visit https://aisled.org/monarch/
Bluestem State Book Award Nominees 2026-2027
The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 8-11. For more information visit aisled.org/bluestem
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Teens at CPL
Summer @ CPL: Chapters of Chicago for Teens
Summer @ CPL’s Chapters of Chicago teen reading list.
Gamer's Universe
Jun 13th | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Discover fresh games, meet new friends, and cosplay as your favorite character at the 5th annual Gamer's Universe gaming convention.
Teen Staff Picks (May 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Summer @ CPL: Chapters of Chicago for Teens
Summer @ CPL’s Chapters of Chicago teen reading list.
Gamer's Universe
Jun 13th | 11:00am - 4:00pm
Discover fresh games, meet new friends, and cosplay as your favorite character at the 5th annual Gamer's Universe gaming convention.
Teen Staff Picks (May 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
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