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July 2025 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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Is That Going to Stop?! with Discover Science Assemblies
Jul 7th - Jul 10th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Abra-ka-dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus
Jul 7th - Jul 21st | 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Hip Hop Dance Class with Movement Revolution Dance Crew
Jul 7th - Jul 11th | 11:00am - 1:30pm
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Jewelry Making Workshop for Kids with Journey and Thingz
Jul 7th - Jul 30th | All day
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Is That Going to Stop?! with Discover Science Assemblies
Jul 7th - Jul 10th | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Various locations
Abra-ka-dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus
Jul 7th - Jul 21st | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Various locations
Hip Hop Dance Class with Movement Revolution Dance Crew
Jul 7th - Jul 11th | 11:00am - 1:30pm
Various locations
Jewelry Making Workshop for Kids with Journey and Thingz
Jul 7th - Jul 30th | All day
Various locations
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Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
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New in Kids Books: May 2025
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Let's Talk: Deportation and Family Separation
15 books for kids to help start a conversation about family separation caused by deportation.
Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
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Teen Staff Picks (May 2025)
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Teen Staff Picks (March 2025)
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Cozy Reads for Teens
Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.
Teen Staff Picks (May 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Teen Staff Picks (March 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Cozy Reads for Teens
Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.
Cozy Reads for Teens
Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.
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