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Explore, The Summer Learning Challenge / The Summer Learning Challenge
Chicago Public Library Summer Learning Challenge: Become a Super Hero This Summer! Stop the Evil Doctor Brain Drain.
CPL Resource

Rahm's Readers Summer Learning Challenge Rahm's Readers Summer Learning Challenge

Join the Super Explorers, earn prizes and have fun when you read, discover and create at your library this summer.
Join the Super Explorers, earn prizes and have fun when you read, discover and create at your library this summer.
Explore, The Summer Learning Challenge / The Summer Learning Challenge
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News

Join the Super Explorers This Summer! Join the Super Explorers This Summer!

Kids 0 to 13, learn how you can complete the Summer Learning Challenge to earn books and prizes.
Kids 0 to 13, learn how you can complete the Summer Learning Challenge to earn books and prizes.
If You Love, A Great Read / A Great Read
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CPL Resource

Coming Soon Coming Soon

Browse lists of some of the hottest upcoming titles.
Browse lists of some of the hottest upcoming titles.
If You Love, A Great Read / A Great Read
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Blogpost

Caught Reading: Palmer Square Park, June… Caught Reading: Palmer Square Park, June…

By Amanda
Do you love soaking up the sun with a good book? Find out what Amanda caught her Logan Square neighbors reading.
Do you love soaking up the sun with a good book? Find out what Amanda caught her Logan Square neighbors reading.
Explore, Great Reads for Kids / Great Reads for Kids
Springtime Blossoms
Bravo!
The Crane Girl
Green Pants
Staff List

Kids Staff Picks (June 2017) Kids Staff Picks (June 2017)

recommended by ChiPubLib_Kids
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
Explore, The Summer Learning Challenge / The Summer Learning Challenge
Bernie's Book Bank
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Community Book Distribution Days Community Book Distribution Days

Jun 27th - Aug 3rd
Various CPL locations
Children of all ages, pick 12 free books to take home and keep, courtesy of Bernie's Book Bank.
Children of all ages, pick 12 free books to take home and keep, courtesy of Bernie's Book Bank.
If You Love, A Great Read / A Great Read
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News

Adults: Read Around the World Challenge Adults: Read Around the World Challenge

Adults, see the world through your reading this summer! Read four books and enter to win prizes such as CPL T-shirts and coffee gift cards.
Adults, see the world through your reading this summer! Read four books and enter to win prizes such as CPL T-shirts and coffee gift cards.
Connect With, Chicago Teens / Chicago Teens
Elevate Your Voice #CPLteens #ElevateYourVoice June 1-Sept 1
CPL Resource

Teens: Elevate Your Voice This Summer Teens: Elevate Your Voice This Summer

Hang out with people who care about you and your interests; create a positive change in yourself or your community; and shout out to a hero!
Hang out with people who care about you and your interests; create a positive change in yourself or your community; and shout out to a hero!
Explore, The Summer Learning Challenge / The Summer Learning Challenge
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Thanks to Rahm's Readers Sponsors Thanks to Rahm's Readers Sponsors

Rahm's Readers Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored by donations to Chicago Public Library Foundation.
Rahm's Readers Summer Learning Challenge is generously sponsored by donations to Chicago Public Library Foundation.
If You Love, A Great Read / A Great Read
All Grown up
The Awkward Age
Beach House For Rent
The Best of Adam Sharp
Staff List

Summer Beach Reads 2017 Summer Beach Reads 2017

recommended by ChiPubLib_Adults
Summer's almost here. Time to relax with a good book, whether you're at the beach literally or just in your mind. Here are some of this sea…
Summer's almost here. Time to relax with a good book, whether you're at the beach literally or just in your mind. Here are some of this sea…
Explore, What's Making Headlines / What's Making Headlines
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Online Resource

Zinio Magazine of the Month: The Atlanti… Zinio Magazine of the Month: The Atlanti…

Named the Magazine of the Year in 2016, The Atlantic features articles on foreign affairs, politics, the economy and cultural trends.
Named the Magazine of the Year in 2016, The Atlantic features articles on foreign affairs, politics, the economy and cultural trends.
If You Love, Science Fiction & Fantasy / Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Catalog Search

Octavia Butler's Science Fiction Books Octavia Butler's Science Fiction Books

This week is the 70th birth anniversary of the award-winning author whose novels explore issues of race, sex and power.
This week is the 70th birth anniversary of the award-winning author whose novels explore issues of race, sex and power.
Explore, Pride / Pride
Baby's First Words
Better Nate Than Ever
Big Bob, Little Bob
Drama
Staff List

Kids Pride Month Reads Kids Pride Month Reads

recommended by ChiPubLib_Kids
June is Pride Month, so celebrate with these books for kids of all ages.
June is Pride Month, so celebrate with these books for kids of all ages.
Connect With, Your Library / Your Library
A People's History of Chicago: What the City Sounds Like. Chicago Public Library Foundation Get Carded
Event

A Night of Storytelling and Poetry A Night of Storytelling and Poetry

Jun 28th | 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
Join CPL Foundation as they host artist Kevin Coval with Patricia Frazier, E’mon Lauren and Jalen Kobayashi for a night of spoken word.
Join CPL Foundation as they host artist Kevin Coval with Patricia Frazier, E’mon Lauren and Jalen Kobayashi for a night of spoken word.
If You Love, A Great Read / A Great Read
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir
Close Enough to Touch
Field Recordings From the Inside
Girl in Disguise
Staff List

June 2017 Staff Picks June 2017 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 Community / Your Community
One Chicago, onechi.org
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One City. One Dream. One Chicago. One City. One Dream. One Chicago.

We're a proud partner in One Chicago, which facilitates access to resources for Chicagoans, including immigrant and refugee communities.
We're a proud partner in One Chicago, which facilitates access to resources for Chicagoans, including immigrant and refugee communities.
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