One of the most common questions we hear in the Northside Neighborhood History Collection is: “Do you have any information on the history of my house?” Inspired by HGTV’s House Hunters and The New York Times column The Hunt, this blog imagines a fictional house hunt—based upon materials in our archives and online resources. Meet…
Chicago’s Union Station Turns 100
Blog on the early history of Chicago's Union Station to celebrate the building's centennial, includes archival images and text from Chicago Public Library's Special Collections.
You Otter Know
In the past few years, some adorable animals have returned to the Chicago River after being gone for about 100 years. While an animal with sharp teeth and webbed feet that is part of the weasel family may not sound cute, these furry mammals love to fish, swim, slide—and play! You "otter" know by now…
Memorial Day Origins: Books for Kids
Every year at the end of May, school lets out for a day, people fire up the grill and lots of people enjoy a day outside. But why are we celebrating? It's an American holiday called Memorial Day and celebrated every year on the last Monday of May. It's not really a day about hamburgers…
Congrats Grad! Books to Read if You’re Finishing High School
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
Check out these book recommendations if you're finishing up high school and moving on to your next chapter.
Greater America: Expansion in American History
America has been almost constantly growing ever since our founding. Explore the history of American Expansion with these four books.
Staff Spotlight: Roy Kinsey
#CPLStaffSpotlight | Chapter 2 Meet Roy Kinsey, Librarian in Adult Services at Lincoln Park Branch! How long have you been working at CPL and did you grow up in Chicago? I’ve been working at Chicago Public Library since I was 16, and now, at 39—soon to be 40 this September—it’s been a journey of over…
Fiction for Fans of C2E2
Kendall suggests some great reads for fans of Chicago's C2E2 comic con, whether you plan to attend this year in person or not.
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