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May 2024 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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Prom Gown Giveaway
May 3rd | 9:30am - 4:30pm
The 2024 Zena Sutherland Lecture
May 3rd | 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Free Comic Book Day Giveaway
May 4th | 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Kids at CPL
Chag Pesach sameach!: 15 Picture Books Celebrating Passover
15 picture books you won't want to pass over.
Staff Favorites For National Poetry Month: For Kids (2024)
Check out these picks from Chicago Public Library's Poetry Committee.
Eid Mubarak: Books for Kids
13 books to help you celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Free Homework Help Available Every Day
Find answers to your questions at CPL. Use our free homework help resources in person and online.
Teens at CPL
Novels in Verse and Poetry for Teens
Enjoy these 20 verse novels and poetry books for teens.
Climate Change Stories for Teens
Fiction and nonfiction books about environmental issues written for teens.
Fashion and Cosplay for Teens
Find fashion and costume inspiration here!
Life After High School: College and Career Saturdays
Meet industry leaders, ask questions and discover programs to help you design your life after high school.
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2023: Your Impact by the Numbers
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