In celebration of the 80th anniversary of his birth, here are a few titles that illuminate the appeal and gift of Jimi Hendrix.
Snacks in the Stacks: Chilaquiles
By Jennifer
Join library staff member Chloe in her home kitchen as she makes chilaquiles! Each episode, we make dishes from cookbooks that you can find in the Chicago Public Library collection. This month's recipe, chilaquiles, is from As Cooked on TikTok by Emily Stephenson…
Families Celebrating Life and Honoring the Dead
By Corina
Books and activities to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Chicago.
Top Picks: bell hooks
By Laura
Check out these books by trailblazing Black feminist and cultural critic bell hooks.
Top Picks: Kurt Vonnegut, the 100th Anniversary of His Birth
By Leslie
Satire, sarcasm and science fiction feature in the writing of this acclaimed American author, who cared deeply about humanity.
Escape Your Orbit: Books to Celebrate Science Fiction Month
By Amy
Amy recommends her favorite recent sci-fi books for Science Fiction Month.
Teen Picks: Ghostly Connections
By Cordiah
Black cats and goblins, broomsticks and ghosts. Stay warm in bed if you feel a sense of dread and curl up with a book about the undead! What happens to the spirits of the dead? In the classic manga Bleach, Ichigo Kurosaki works as a Soul Reaper to defend humans from evil spirits and guides…
Harvest Festivals Around the World
By Ms. Katie
There is a festival celebrating having enough food to last the winter in almost every culture. Let's explore some together with these kids books!
Freedom to Read About Free Speech
By Jennifer
Are you enjoying this season's One Book, One Chicago theme, exploring Freedom To Read and the book Maus by Art Spiegelman? Maybe you've started thinking about issues of freedom of speech in not just books, but music, television, movies and other art forms as well, and are curious about the history of censorship. We recommend…
Let CPL Help You Make History with Chicago Metro History Day
By Sarah
Wondering Chicago Public Library can help with Chicago Metro History Day research? Start with these tips from CPL librarians.
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