Chicago 250

STAFF LISTS: America 250 Books for All

America at 250: Award Winning History

The USA is turning 250 years old. To celebrate, check out these recent award-winning works of history.

America at 250: Biographies and Memoirs

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a deep dive into the life of a great American.

America at 250: Fiction for Teens

Celebrate Ameria's 250th birthday with this historical fiction for teens.

America at 250: Nonfiction for Teens

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with these history books for teens.

COLLECTIONS: Chicago Stories at the Library

Above & Beyond Exhibition Closing Ceremony

Join us for the closing ceremony of Above & Beyond, an extraordinary installation that honors the American lives lost in Vietnam.

Join CPL for Open House Chicago at HWLC

Plan your Open House Chicago tour to include the art and architecture of CPL's flagship location, Harold Washington Library Center.

Exhibit: Praise and Protest

Learn more about the Chicago Black Renaissance at this exhibit in the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection in the Woodson Regional Library.

Exhibit: All for Print. Print for All.

All for Print. Print for All, an exhibit at Harold Washington Library Center, features artwork from the Chicago Printers Guild Records.

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