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October 2020 Staff Picks
Check out this month's recommendations from Chicago Public Library. Visit our Books page for previous lists of recommendations.
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Black Lives Matter
Neighborhood Landmarks: Chicago's Historical Gems
Chloe explores the history behind some of Chicago's neighborhood landmarks.
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Kids at CPL
Day of Play: Saturday, October 10
Kids, Day of Play is coming Saturday, October 10. Get ready to play all day!
Teens at CPL
Teens, Save the Date for ChiTeen Lit Fest, November 6-7
This virtual festival created by teens for teens celebrates all things literature.
Time and Time Travel
A Matter of Time: Fiction, Nonfiction About Time
Authors, thinkers and artists have plumbed time's deepest mysteries. We recommend notable, fun and interesting books that take on the theme.
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