Chicago 250

STAFF LISTS: America 250 Books for All

Books About American Composers

These books by and about American composers will help you celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary - and well beyond.

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.

COLLECTIONS: Chicago Stories at the Library

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.

Mellon Foundation Grant for the Renaissance Project

CPL and the Chicago Public Library Foundation received the historic $2 million grant to enhance access to Black history-related archives.

AAPIHM Archival Collection Highlights

To celebrate AAPIHM, learn about three recent CPL archival collection initiatives.

Documenting Korean American History in Chicago

The Korean American Archives project seeks donations from the public to document the lives and stories of Korean Americans in Chicago.

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