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Spooky-ooky Greetings: Historical Cards from Chicago
How will you let friends know you're thinking of them this Halloween? Find ideas with historical cards in our special collections.
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Exploring History Through Chicago's Earliest Cemeteries
Chloe explores the history behind some of Chicago’s earliest cemeteries.
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Learning Journey for Kids and Tweens
Kids, explore new books, crafts, events, resources and more each month. Complete four suggested activities and you can enter to win a prize!
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Teens, Save the Date for ChiTeen Lit Fest, November 6-7
This virtual festival created by teens for teens celebrates all things literature.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Books of the 2010s?
How well do you recall the books that got everyone talking--and reading--this past decade? Test your memory with our latest bookish quiz.
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