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October 2026 Books We're Excited About
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
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Film & Community Conversation: Operation Space Station
Oct 8th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Universe, Black Chicago Aviators and Astronauts
Oct 8th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploring the Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope
Oct 9th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Film & Community Conversation: Operation Space Station
Oct 8th | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Universe, Black Chicago Aviators and Astronauts
Oct 8th | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Exploring the Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope
Oct 9th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Kids at CPL
Fall Into Reading: Board and Picture Books
30 cozy reads to help you celebrate the change in seasons.
LGBTQ+ History Month for Kids (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history this month and year-round with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Kids, You Can be a Media Literacy Detective
Eva shares fun books that can help kids build their truth-detecting skills!
Fall Into Reading: Board and Picture Books
30 cozy reads to help you celebrate the change in seasons.
LGBTQ+ History Month for Kids (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history this month and year-round with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Kids, You Can be a Media Literacy Detective
Eva shares fun books that can help kids build their truth-detecting skills!
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Teens at CPL
LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Fall Into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
Check out our list of new teen books by new authors!
LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Fall Into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
Check out our list of new teen books by new authors!
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