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Celebrate Polish American History Month at CPL
Join us in celebrating the many ways Polish Americans have enriched our city and contributed to the cultural and civic life of the nation!
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Events
Space Game Night
Oct 1st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CHI+AI Summit
Oct 3rd | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Jazz Institute of Chicago: Lost in Space with Kevin King
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Space Game Night
Oct 1st | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CHI+AI Summit
Oct 3rd | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Jazz Institute of Chicago: Lost in Space with Kevin King
Oct 3rd | 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Kids at CPL
Fall Into Reading: Board and Picture Books
30 cozy reads to help you celebrate the change in seasons.
Kids, You Can be a Media Literacy Detective
Eva shares fun books that can help kids build their truth-detecting skills!
New in Kids Books: September 2026
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Fall Into Reading: Board and Picture Books
30 cozy reads to help you celebrate the change in seasons.
Kids, You Can be a Media Literacy Detective
Eva shares fun books that can help kids build their truth-detecting skills!
New in Kids Books: September 2026
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
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Teens at CPL
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Fall Into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
Check out our list of new teen books by new authors!
Dungeons and Dragons Classes as YA Books
Check out these books that are paired with classic D&D classes - fighter, cleric, rogue and wizard.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Fall Into a New Book: Dazzling Debut Titles for Teens
Check out our list of new teen books by new authors!
Dungeons and Dragons Classes as YA Books
Check out these books that are paired with classic D&D classes - fighter, cleric, rogue and wizard.
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