Thinking about the new school year and back-to-school dayz - oops! I mean days - can stir up feelings of excitement and nervousness. Thankfully, CPL has a number of wonderful books for kiddos who are still familiarizing themselves with this annual school routine, like those in kindergarten through 2nd grade. I especially love a couple of…
In Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66
I have a three-year-old nephew who loves playing with cars. Sometimes we build roads out of Jenga blocks; other times we use a rug or the floor for discovering "road" speed and texture. To highlight the joy of cars cruising and in celebration of the anniversary of Route 66 – which starts right here in…
Stories of Chicago: Activities for Kids
Stories of Chicago could include authors from our city, or tales set in our neighborhoods. You can find many on library lists like these, so I've decided to focus on a few that are personally close to home for me. Reading Muhammad Ali: Living on the South Side of Chicago, it was a treat to…
Chicago Takes the Stage
People say that Chicago has some of the best theatre in the nation – maybe even better than New York! I’ve only seen one play on Broadway, so I can’t make a comparison, but I do think Chicago has a terrific theatre scene. I knew we were the birthplace city of improv comedy, but I…
Green Chicago: Brain-Building Activities for Kids
Chicago is described and known as a city in a garden. That couldn't feel truer in the warmer months, when we're surrounded by green grass and trees, landscape and wildflowers, nature and bird sanctuaries, parks, forest preserves and more. I especially love watching nature's creatures because I'm reminded to think about the city we share with them. Here are three of my favorite…
Art of the City
Chicago's art and architecture highlights creativity and vibrant expression in every neighborhood. I'm particularly a big fan of public art like sculptures and murals that are free and accessible in the streets and parks. But I also love the many unique museums and cultural institutions in our great city, which have incredible modern and historical…
Designed by Chicago
Chicago has a lot of designers - from fashion and animation to advertising and urban planning. Some of these designers focus on functional, inclusive community spaces. They even have the power to influence or shape how we feel and interact with the world around us, such as moving from one part of the city to…
Play Chicago: Books and Activities for Kids
Chicago has a lot of fantastic sports teams and remarkable sportsmanship when it comes to supporting our athletes—both current and future. We have World Series winners, and we also have teams that haven’t quite made it there yet. Having two nephews who are incredible baseball players, I know that with or without pro-ball careers or…
Sound of the City: Books and Activities for Kids
Thinking of Chicago music always brings to mind our city's music legacies and some personal, happy memories of attending various jazz, blues and house music festivals downtown. When I picture "Chicago music," I also think of street musicians playing horns alongside a synthesizer or radio, and young adults with paint cans and drumsticks creating a…
Wonderful Reads for Mother Goose Day
On Mother Goose Day (May 1st), it’s hard not to want to share some of my favorite classic nursery rhymes, along with a few wonderfully unusual twists to Mother Goose traditions. I hope they'll make you laugh, pique your curiosity in learning about another country, delight you with adorable bunnies or engage you with portraits…
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