As any true Francophile will tell you, the official motto of France, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood), became an integral part of the country's heritage during the French Revolution. Their national holiday—formally called la Fête nationale, The National Celebration, known as Bastille Day—commemorates the July 14, 1789, storming of the Bastille, a turning point…
Road Trip!
Novels about road trips.
Quiz: Chicago’s Historical Buildings
How much you know about the Library's downtown neighbors? Test your knowledge of some of Chicago's iconic buildings.
Queen’s Landing: Elizabeth II’s Chicago Visit in 1959
On July 6, 1959, the sun was shining in Chicago, appropriately so, as the city was prepared to show off to a royal visitor. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, planned a stop in Chicago while traveling through Canada along the then recently opened St. Lawrence Seaway…
Chicago Race Riots: The Long Hot Summer of 1919
The sky was a searing hot blue with temperatures in the 90s. Farmers anxiously watched for signs of healing rain for their dry crops. As school was out, teenagers hung out at the beach for relaxation. Eugene Williams and four of his friends were relaxing on a raft at the 27th Street beach when his…
Stressbusters for Job Hunters
Almost everyone will experience unemployment and job hunting stress at some point in their career, and there are several great books we recommend to help with the stress.
Coffee, Doughnuts & Twin Peaks
It's never too late to tap into the classic pop culture TV series Twin Peaks.
New Graphic Novels for Your Summer Reading List
Graphic novels are perfect summer reads, whether you're picnicking in a park or lounging by the lake. Looking for a new favorite? Here are some new graphic novels to keep you company this summer. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking up With Me is a teen book, but I found it presents new ideas in teen fiction, such as the…
Read Like a Rock Star: Books for Kids
One cool thing about music is there's something out there for everyone, from classical to jazz to rock 'n' roll. Maybe you'll never be a rock star, but you can find out what it's like to be a musician with these books. In The First Rule of Punk, María Luisa, better known as Malú, loves rock…
Go Play Outside: Books for Kids
As summer begins, the sun shines more often, the days are warmer and the world outside your door calls you to go play outside!
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