Kids, try sending and receiving mail this summer to a pen pal you know or can get to know. Read about it and try it yourself!
What’s the Big Deal About Our Government? Books for Kids
By Evelyn
Kids, are you curious about behind-the-scenes of politics and government? Learn more with these cool trivia-packed reads.
Teen Summer Projects: Websites to Support our Grab and Go Kits
By Rae
Teens, start your summer off with some DIY grab and go kits. Every CPL location has a limited number of kits for you to make and take to help you complete your City of Stories Pick 4 Board. Can't make it in to your local branch? You can replicate some of the kits with items around…
Toni Bond: the Fight for Women’s Reproductive Rights
By Beth
Chicago's history of reproductive activism is documented in CPL's archives, especially in the Toni Bond Leonard Collection.
Celebrate Non-Binary Awareness Day with Picture Books
By Ms. Katie
Join us in celebrating Non-Binary Awareness Day with picture books perfect for the whole family.
If You Liked Book Lovers by Emily Henry
By Joanna
Looking for summer reads like Book Lovers by Emily Henry? Jump into summer novels about romances around couples who bond over books.
Celebrate Roswell’s 75th Anniversary with 5 Awesome Alien Books
By Chris Rey
In honor of the 75th anniversary of Roswell, Chris recommends these alien books for kids.
Books You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Read
By Amy
Amy recommends hidden gem books you might have missed.
Snacks In The Stacks: Tomato Basil Cavatelli Skillet
By Jennifer
Join library staff member Chloe in her home kitchen as she makes Tomato Basil Cavatelli Skillet! Each episode, we make dishes from cookbooks that you can find in the Chicago Public Library collection. This month's recipe, Tomato Basil Cavatelli Skillet, is from Better Homes & Gardens Wonder Pot…
Summer in the Parks, in the Archives
By Allyson
Exploring Chicago’s parks is a great summer activity, and CPL's archival collections can help you learn more about their histories.
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