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November 2026 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
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Events
The Hand & The Eye: Author Visit and Magic Show
Nov 2nd | 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Various Locations
Meet Author Aashna Avachat
Nov 2nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
‘Scopes in the City
Nov 2nd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Hand & The Eye: Author Visit and Magic Show
Nov 2nd | 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Various Locations
Meet Author Aashna Avachat
Nov 2nd | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
‘Scopes in the City
Nov 2nd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Kids at CPL
New in Kids Books: October 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: October 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!
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Teens at CPL
Horror Graphic Novels for Teens
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LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Horror Graphic Novels for Teens
In the mood to draw some blood? Check out these scary comics.
LGBTQ+ History Month for Teens (2026)
Celebrate LGBTQ+ history with these fiction and nonfiction reads.
Teen Staff Picks (September 2026)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
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