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Disability Awareness Month 2023: Books For Kids
Explore 15 books for kids highlighting the accomplishments and challenges faced by people with disabilities.
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Events
Live Animal Show with Animal Quest
Jul 17th | 11:00am - Jul 28th | 2:00pm
Various CPL locations
Music with Miss Katie
Jul 17th | 1:00pm - Jul 21st | 2:00pm
Various CPL locations
Being Bilingual Rocks With Mi Amigo Hamlet and Alina Celeste
Jul 17th | 3:00pm - Jul 21st | 11:00am
Various CPL locations
Anansi the Spider with Improv Playhouse
Jul 17th | 6:00pm - Jul 18th | 6:00pm
Various CPL locations
HWLC Design/Build Competition Digital Collection
This digital collection includes photos of the five finalist models in the 1987 competition to design and build a new central library.
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Kids at CPL
New in Kids Books: July 2023
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Disability Awareness Month 2023: Books For Kids
Explore 15 books for kids highlighting the accomplishments and challenges faced by people with disabilities.
A Kid's Story of Growing Up in Chicago
A short HISTORY of growing up in Chicago, with rich memories and fun inspiration for kids today.
Summer at CPL Events for Kids
View all Summer at CPL events for kids.
Teens at CPL
Teen Staff Picks (July 2023)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Disability Awareness Month 2023: Books For Teens
Read books chosen by CPL’s Diversability Advocacy Committee that highlight accomplishments and challenges faced by people with disabilities.
Celebrating 150 Years: Summer Books for Teens
This summer we're celebrating Chicago Public Library's 150th birthday with these books for teens. Party on, Chicago!
ChiTeen Stories: Photo Challenge For Teens
Calling all teens: celebrate CPL's 150th anniversary with us! Learn how to participate in the ChiTeen Stories Photo Challenge this summer.
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CPL 150 Store
Shop the CPL 150 Store, with a portion of every sale going to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
