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Explore / The Summer Learning Challenge
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Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge Rahm’s Readers Summer Learning Challenge

All learning counts with Rahm's Readers Summer Learning Challenge! Visit any CPL location to read, discover and create.
All learning counts with Rahm's Readers Summer Learning Challenge! Visit any CPL location to read, discover and create.
If You Love / Music
Blogpost

Remembering Aretha Franklin Remembering Aretha Franklin

By Kelly
The beloved Queen of Soul has died. Kelly pays tribute to the iconic singer with these recommendations.
The beloved Queen of Soul has died. Kelly pays tribute to the iconic singer with these recommendations.
Explore / Great Reads for Kids
Blogpost

B Is for Back to School B Is for Back to School

By Evelyn
Whether this is your first year of school or you're an old pro, it's time to get ready for the big day.
Whether this is your first year of school or you're an old pro, it's time to get ready for the big day.
If You Love / A Great Read
Staff List

August 2018 Books We're Excited About August 2018 Books We're Excited About

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Looking for the inside scoop? Based on advance reviews and publicity, here are the books we're most excited to read this month.
Looking for the inside scoop? Based on advance reviews and publicity, here are the books we're most excited to read this month.
Explore / Great Reads for Kids
Staff List

When the Going Gets Tough: Grit for Kids When the Going Gets Tough: Grit for Kids

recommended by ChiPubLib_Kids
Keep your chin up! These books inspire grit and perseverance.
Keep your chin up! These books inspire grit and perseverance.
If You Love / Teen Reads
Blogpost

If You Liked To All the Boys I've Loved… If You Liked To All the Boys I've Loved…

By Sarah
Check out these readalikes for Jenny Han's novel To All the Boys I've Loved Before, coming to Netflix this month.
Check out these readalikes for Jenny Han's novel To All the Boys I've Loved Before, coming to Netflix this month.
If You Love / History
Staff List

1968: A Look Back 1968: A Look Back

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
These recent and classic books cover the highs and lows of a notoriously tumultuous year in American (and Chicago) history.
These recent and classic books cover the highs and lows of a notoriously tumultuous year in American (and Chicago) history.
Connect With / Chicago Teens
Event

OpenMike OpenMike

Aug 20th | 4:45pm - 7:30pm
Harold Washington Library Center
Teens, speak, sing, spit and rap your heart out during this month's OpenMike!
Teens, speak, sing, spit and rap your heart out during this month's OpenMike!
Connect With / Chicago Teens
News

Teen Self-Expression at Austin Branch Teen Self-Expression at Austin Branch

Check out some of the events going on at Austin Branch during the Teen Summer Challenge: Imagine Doing More.
Check out some of the events going on at Austin Branch during the Teen Summer Challenge: Imagine Doing More.
Explore / Great Reads for Kids
Staff List

Walk in My Shoes: Empathy for Kids Walk in My Shoes: Empathy for Kids

recommended by ChiPubLib_Kids
Open your heart to these insightful books.
Open your heart to these insightful books.
Connect With / Kids' Author of the Month
Blogpost

Author of the Month Varian Johnson Author of the Month Varian Johnson

By Shilo
Test your mystery-solving skills! Get to know August's Author of the Month.
Test your mystery-solving skills! Get to know August's Author of the Month.
If You Love / A Great Read
Staff List

Literary Getaways for Summer Literary Getaways for Summer

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Looking to escape from your daily cares this summer? Check out these recent picks from the ALA Reading List Council.
Looking to escape from your daily cares this summer? Check out these recent picks from the ALA Reading List Council.
Explore / Great Reads for Kids
Staff List

Liftoff: Kids Books About Flight Liftoff: Kids Books About Flight

recommended by ChiPubLib_Kids
Are you ready for the Air and Water Show? Take wing with these high-flying books for kids.
Are you ready for the Air and Water Show? Take wing with these high-flying books for kids.
Connect With / Your Community
Website

COPA: Civilian Office of Police… COPA: Civilian Office of Police…

COPA, a new, independent police oversight agency, is the next step in Chicago's public safety reform efforts.
COPA, a new, independent police oversight agency, is the next step in Chicago's public safety reform efforts.
If You Love / A Great Read
Staff List

August 2018 Staff Picks August 2018 Staff Picks

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for a link to previous lists of recommendations.
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for a link to previous lists of recommendations.
Connect With / Your Library
Event

Literature & Libations: Regine Rousseau Literature & Libations: Regine Rousseau

Aug 22nd | 6:00pm - 9:00pm
American Writers Museum
Join the CPL Foundation Associate Board for a night of food and drinks featuring Chicago-based sommelier and poet Regine Rousseau.
Join the CPL Foundation Associate Board for a night of food and drinks featuring Chicago-based sommelier and poet Regine Rousseau.
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