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July 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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Stars on Strings with Dave Herzog's Marionettes
Jul 10th - Jul 31st | All day
Various CPL locations
In the Loop: Teen Music Workshop with DJ DaiGroovie
Jul 10th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Neighborhood Walking Tour Story Time
Jul 11th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Stars on Strings with Dave Herzog's Marionettes
Jul 10th - Jul 31st | All day
Various CPL locations
In the Loop: Teen Music Workshop with DJ DaiGroovie
Jul 10th | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Neighborhood Walking Tour Story Time
Jul 11th | 10:30am - 11:30am
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Kids at CPL
New in Kids Books: July 2026
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Kids Staff Picks (June 2026)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
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.
Kids Staff Picks (June 2026)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Disability Pride Month 2026: Books for Kids
Celebrate Disability Pride Month by exploring these favorite books chosen by CPL's Diversability Advocacy Committee.
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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.
Epic Tales of Heroic Odysseys for Teens
Here are our top picks of Greek retellings for teens in anticipation of The Odyssey movie.
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.
Epic Tales of Heroic Odysseys for Teens
Here are our top picks of Greek retellings for teens in anticipation of The Odyssey movie.
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