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OBOC: Do Androids Dream of Electric… OBOC: Do Androids Dream of Electric…

What if all of Chicago read the same book? Imagine the Future with us as we read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? in 2018-2019.
What if all of Chicago read the same book? Imagine the Future with us as we read Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? in 2018-2019.
Explore / Great Reads for Kids
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Kids Staff Picks (November 2018) Kids Staff Picks (November 2018)

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Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Make / A Delicious Meal
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Food Network Magazine: Available Online Food Network Magazine: Available Online

Find tips for the turkey, recipes for sides and pies, plus slow-cooker dinners for a busy holiday season. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
Find tips for the turkey, recipes for sides and pies, plus slow-cooker dinners for a busy holiday season. Available on RBdigital Magazines.
Make / A Delicious Meal
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Thanksgiving Cookbooks Thanksgiving Cookbooks

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Want to host the perfect Thanksgiving? We have cookbooks to help, whether you're going traditional, vegan or somewhere in between.
Want to host the perfect Thanksgiving? We have cookbooks to help, whether you're going traditional, vegan or somewhere in between.
Explore / Chicago's History
Blogpost

Holiday Treats: A Taste from Special… Holiday Treats: A Taste from Special…

By Michelle
Delicacies from holidays past include Almi's Heavenly Pie, a popcorn Santa and, of course, fruitcake. Find out more in Special Collections.
Delicacies from holidays past include Almi's Heavenly Pie, a popcorn Santa and, of course, fruitcake. Find out more in Special Collections.
If You Love / Teen Reads
Blogpost

Read Like a Wicked Queen! Read Like a Wicked Queen!

By Ann
Every wicked queen has her own story to tell. Check out these teen titles for stories of queens and how they got their evil titles.
Every wicked queen has her own story to tell. Check out these teen titles for stories of queens and how they got their evil titles.
If You Love / A Great Read
Staff List

Fiction for Foodies: eBooks Fiction for Foodies: eBooks

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Food plays a starring role in these delectable eBooks.
Food plays a starring role in these delectable eBooks.
Connect With / Your Library
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Chicago Public Library Online Store Chicago Public Library Online Store

A portion of every sale goes to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
A portion of every sale goes to the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
If You Love / Teen Reads
Staff List

Native American Heritage Books for Teens Native American Heritage Books for Teens

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Celebrate the history and culture of Native American and indigenous peoples in November with these titles for teens.
Celebrate the history and culture of Native American and indigenous peoples in November with these titles for teens.
Connect With / Your Community
Blogpost

Celebrate Illinois' Birthday! Celebrate Illinois' Birthday!

By Jason Driver
Kids, learn about your home state to prepare for our bicentennial.
Kids, learn about your home state to prepare for our bicentennial.
Explore / Business
Blogpost

Books for Small Business Saturday Books for Small Business Saturday

By Kate
What's your favorite Chicago business? Kate recommends guides to Chicago's neighborhood gems and stories of small business owners.
What's your favorite Chicago business? Kate recommends guides to Chicago's neighborhood gems and stories of small business owners.
Make / A Masterpiece
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Call for Artists: Exhibit at HWLC Call for Artists: Exhibit at HWLC

Local artists, are you interested in exhibiting at Harold Washington Library Center in 2019? Applications are due Friday, November 30.
Local artists, are you interested in exhibiting at Harold Washington Library Center in 2019? Applications are due Friday, November 30.
Make / A Masterpiece
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I SPI Exhibit at Harold Washington… I SPI Exhibit at Harold Washington…

I SPI: Source, Process, Image, an exhibit of woodblock relief prints by Benjamin F Calvert III, is on display until January 13.
I SPI: Source, Process, Image, an exhibit of woodblock relief prints by Benjamin F Calvert III, is on display until January 13.
If You Love / A Great Read
Staff List

November 2018 Staff Picks November 2018 Staff Picks

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
Connect With / Your Library
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Give Possibility on Giving Tuesday Give Possibility on Giving Tuesday

Give access, give opportunity, give the gift of possibility this #GivingTuesday with a gift that transforms lives at Chicago Public Library.
Give access, give opportunity, give the gift of possibility this #GivingTuesday with a gift that transforms lives at Chicago Public Library.
Explore / Great Reads for Kids
Staff List

Picture Book Month: Read Our Favorites Picture Book Month: Read Our Favorites

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CPL librarians recommend a picture book a day to keep you reading, growing and learning.
CPL librarians recommend a picture book a day to keep you reading, growing and learning.
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