Throughout the 2017-2018 One Book, One Chicago season, we've been exploring the theme "Music: The Beat of Our City" through the book I'll Take You There by Greg Kot. As we end this season of musical exploration, we are pleased to share a guest blog from one of our presenters, urbanologist Max Grinnell. You may have…
Top Picks: Your Brain and Music
This season of One Book, One Chicago, we explore the theme Music: The Beat of Our City through I'll Take You There. But have you ever wondered why music affects us the way it does? Ever since the late neurologist and music lover Oliver Sacks published his popular book Musicophilia in 2007, people have been interested…
Quiz: Chicago Music Trivia
This season of One Book, One Chicago, we're celebrating the theme of Music: The Beat of Our City through Greg Kot's book I'll Take You There. As we explore Chicago's rich musical heritage, we want to know, how well do you know Chicago music trivia? Take our quiz and find out, and if you want to learn…
Celebrate the Paralympic Games with Memoirs
The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Games begin March 8! While you're cheering on the United States Paralympic Team as they compete for the gold in up to 80 different events, celebrate the achievements of other United States Paralympians through these books. The Paralympic Games, first taking place in 1960 in Rome, were developed out of a…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know African-American Musicians in Chicago?
Throughout February, we celebrate African American History Month. While you’re probably familiar with The Staple Singers, as we’ve been reading this season’s One Book, One Chicago selection I'll Take You There, we wanted to test your knowledge of other Chicago African American music makers. Take our quiz and find out how much you know…
Quiz: Do You Know Chicago’s Music Landmarks?
This season of One Book, One Chicago, we're celebrating the theme of Music: The Beat of Our City through Greg Kot's book I'll Take You There. As we explore Chicago's rich musical heritage, we want to know, how well do you know Chicago Landmarks? Take our quiz, written by librarian Mary from the Municipal Reference Collection…
5 Articles: Take Better Photos
Have you vowed to take better photos this year? Whether you've just received a new gadget or you're a selfie superstar, there are many ways to improve your skills. Check out these five articles on taking better photos. You can read these articles using CPL's Online Resources. "47 Tips for Better Photos (on a Camera or…
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Holiday Music?
Silver bells, sleigh bells and jingle bells are ringing out of every radio and speaker this time of year. As we celebrate the sounds of the holiday season, how well do you know holiday music? Take our quiz and find out…
Quiz: Musical Families
We've learned a lot about the Staples family through this season's One Book, One Chicago selection, I'll Take You There. From their humble beginnings singing on the living room floor to their rise to becoming one of the most important groups in the civil rights movement, the book tells the story of their journey and…
5 Articles: World Sight Day
Did you know 253 million people in the world have a visual impairment? World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. World Sight Day 2017 is October 12. Here are five articles to help you learn more about…
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