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July 2026 Staff Picks

Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.

Events

Musical Play With ScribbleMonster

Jun 27th - Jul 17th | 10:30am - 2:00pm
Various branch locations

Abra-ka-Dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus

Jun 28th - Jul 26th | All day
Various branch locations

Sing and Soar with Nanny Nikki

Jun 29th - Jul 31st | All day
Various branch locations

Miss Make-Believe's Magic Picnic

Jun 30th - Jul 17th | 2:00pm - 1:00pm
Various branch locations

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Kids at CPL

Rebecca Caudill Award Nominees 2026-2027

The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 9-14. For more information, visit rebeccacaudill.org

Monarch Book Award Nominees 2026-2027

The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 5-8. For more information, visit https://aisled.org/monarch/

Bluestem State Book Award Nominees 2026-2027

The Illinois Readers' Choice Award selected by kids ages 8-11. For more information visit aisled.org/bluestem

Get Free Homework Help at CPL

Find answers to your questions at CPL. Use our free homework help resources in person and online.

Teens at CPL

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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Chicago Public Library Foundation

2025: Your Impact in Action

Learn how donor support transforms lives across Chicago in the CPL Foundation impact report.

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