Did you see Dune and want to read more about sweeping sci-fi climates or futuristic worlds? Check out these books for your next great read.
Historic Chicago Parks: A Research Workshop
Join a historian and an archivist for a workshop that will show you how to access and utilize the archives at Chicago Public Library.
Horror in Translation
While feelings of dread and anxiety are universal, different cultures have different takes on what scares us the most. Here are a few of the most frightening books translated into English.
Top Picks: Short Russian Classics
Chloe shares her top picks of short Russian classics (under 500 pages) in honor of Dostoyevsky’s 200th birthday on November 11, 2021.
Racing To The Library: Top Movies for Car Lovers
Car culture is a big deal at my house. Models of cars are on our shelves, videos of car guys are often playing on our tv, and we frequently stop to admire an especially rare car when we see it on the street (or "in the wild").
Scavenger Hunt in Chicago Parks
From Swamps to Parks: Building Chicago's Public Spaces is on display now in Harold Washington Library Center's 9th floor exhibit hall. Want to experience Chicago Parks for yourself? Here's a fun scavenger hunt to get you started!
Video Games Book Pairings
Chloe recommends books to go with your favorite video games, like Fortnite, Among Us, and Animal Crossing.
Environmental Justice in Chicago: A Panel Discussion
Join local environmental justice groups People for Community Recovery, Southeast Environmental Task Force and Little Village Environmental Justice Organization for a panel-style discussion about Chicago's environmental challenges and triumphs.
World’s Fair Archaeology in Jackson Park
Author and associate professor of anthropology Rebecca S. Graff will discuss her book Disposing of Modernity and her archaeological digs at the site of Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Jackson Park.
The Legacy of Chicago Park Fieldhouses
As the weather gets warmer, Chicago residents might find themselves venturing to one of the many park fieldhouses across the city. But did you know that the concept of fieldhouses were introduced in Chicago?
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