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Browse lists of some of the hottest upcoming titles.
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Events
Zine Making Workshop: Harold Washington Library Center
Jul 28th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stars on Strings with Dave Herzog's Marionettes
Jul 29th - Jul 31st | 1:00pm - 10:30am
Various CPL locations
Chicago Favorites: Drawing Workshop with Steve Musgrave
Jul 30th, All day
Various branch locations
Queer Radical Fair
Jul 30th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Zine Making Workshop: Harold Washington Library Center
Jul 28th | 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stars on Strings with Dave Herzog's Marionettes
Jul 29th - Jul 31st | 1:00pm - 10:30am
Various CPL locations
Chicago Favorites: Drawing Workshop with Steve Musgrave
Jul 30th, All day
Various branch locations
Queer Radical Fair
Jul 30th | 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Ping Tom Memorial Park
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Kids at CPL
Disability Pride Month 2026: Books for Kids
Celebrate Disability Pride Month by exploring these favorite books chosen by CPL's Diversability Advocacy Committee.
New in Kids Books: July 2026
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Greek Mythology Books for Kids
If you're feeling like you need a big story, try one of these spins on classic Greek mythology!
Disability Pride Month 2026: Books for Kids
Celebrate Disability Pride Month by exploring these favorite books chosen by CPL's Diversability Advocacy Committee.
New in Kids Books: July 2026
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Greek Mythology Books for Kids
If you're feeling like you need a big story, try one of these spins on classic Greek mythology!
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Find answers to your questions at CPL. Use our free homework help resources in person and online.
Teens at CPL
Summer @ CPL: Chapters of Chicago for Teens
Summer @ CPL’s Chapters of Chicago teen reading list.
Teen Staff Picks (July 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Back to School: Top Picks for Incoming Freshmen
In celebration of the Back to School season, Cordiah recommends her top picks for freshmen.
Summer @ CPL: Chapters of Chicago for Teens
Summer @ CPL’s Chapters of Chicago teen reading list.
Teen Staff Picks (July 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Back to School: Top Picks for Incoming Freshmen
In celebration of the Back to School season, Cordiah recommends her top picks for freshmen.
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