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Latinx History Month: What is your favorite Latinx handheld food?
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Akito Tsuda Archival Collection: Pilsen in the ‘90s
Photographer Akito Tsuda captures Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood's unique vibrancy with photos taken in the early 1990s.
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One Book, One Chicago YOUmedia Art Programs
Oct 3rd | 12:00pm - Oct 5th | 12:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Printmaking 101: Poster Making for Land Protectors
Oct 3rd | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Collage and Mixed Media Art for the Movement
Oct 5th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Fuller Award: Scott Turow
Oct 5th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
One Book, One Chicago
Books Focused on Indigenous Activism
Indigenous activism encompasses topics from land claims to self-government to climate change and more. These books offer thoughtful insight.
One Book, One Chicago YOUmedia Art Programs
Oct 3rd | 12:00pm - Oct 5th | 12:00pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Learn printmaking and mixed media art in these workshops led by Afro-Indigenous Puerto Rican instructor and artist Rebel Betty.
Discuss There There by Tommy Orange
multiple dates and times available
multiple locations available
Join other Chicagoans to discuss this year's OBOC selection, There There by Tommy Orange. All are welcome!
Time Travel With CPL Photo Collections
Imagine time traveling through a small window. You can do that by looking at photos in Chicago Public Library's digital collections.
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Kids at CPL
National Book Award Longlist: Young People's Literature
Check out the finalists for the 2023 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. The winner will be announced on November 15th.
New in Kids Books: September 2023
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Game, Set, Match! Billie Jean King and 50 Years of Progress
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King defeating Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" with these books for kids!
Free Homework Help Available Every Day
Find answers to your questions at CPL. Use our free homework help resources in person and online.
Teens at CPL
Latinx History Month Books for Teens
Enjoy these 26 teen titles celebrating Latinx history and culture.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2023)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
One Book, One Chicago for Teens 2023
Celebrate Native American heritage with these great books for teens.
Announcing Our ChiTeen Stories Photo Challenge Winners
We invited teens to participate in a photography competition that shows off their community. Here are the winners and their photos.
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