Ring in the new year by participating in the January 2026 Reading Challenge for Adults! January's challenge is to read a book we recommended as one of the Best of the Best Books 2025
New Gothic Literature
By Ariel
Ariel surveys recent Gothic literature set in a wide range of times, cultures and places, from the American South to the Philippines.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers at 70
By Layne
It's been 70 years since the release of Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Celebrate its legacy with more sci-fi and horror picks.
Celebrate Korean American Day with Unforgettable Teen Reads
By Melissa
Celebrate Korean American Day with 5 must-read books for teens, featuring romance, family drama, and coming-of-age stories full of culture and heart.
Sci-Fi & Gameplay: Top Picks
By Cordiah
What if sci-fi books played like video games? Discover action-packed reads that turn futuristic stories into gamer-ready adventures.
Teen Fiction: New Year, New Genre
By Carleigh
If you want to try a new genre this year but don't know where to start, this is for you!
Wacky, Wonderful Wordplay
By Caroline
What’s another word for thesaurus? As a type of book full of synonyms, or words that have meanings that are alike, it’s kind of funny that there isn’t another word that means the same thing as thesaurus. Perhaps that is why we observe, commemorate or celebrate National Thesaurus Day—it’s a singular, unique, one-of-a-kind resource! The…
Celebrating National LEGO® Day with Kids
By Robin
Everyone loves LEGO® - small kids, big kids and even grown-ups! Something that I think makes them particularly fun and exciting to design and build with are the limitless possibilities. Besides making cool geometric shapes like squares or circles, by combining a couple of extra pieces, and with a little imagination and creativity, I've seen…
Connecting Chicago for Over 70 Years: Expressways!
By Bianca
Bianca provides an overview of the history of Chicago's expressways, drawing from material in Chicago Public Library's special collections.
Celebrating Korean American History through Oral History
By Allyson
In honor of Korean American Day, learn about sources for exploring Chicago's Korean American history through oral history.
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