Want to get creative at home? Every CPL location has a limited number of kits for you to make and take to help you complete your Make Space. Take Action. Pick 4 board. Art can be a great stepping stone into activism, so get started with these kit ideas. Can't make it in to your…
Presenting the Best of the Best Books for Teens
Chicago Public Library recommends the Best of the Best for Teens each year. We recommend the titles in this video as our selections of the very best books published in 2020 for readers of teen literature, encompassing fiction, non-fiction, manga and graphic novels. Every year, our librarians evaluate the year’s new books and select the…
Podcast Pairings: The Sequel
It’s June! Time to celebrate Audiobook Month with another edition of Podcast Pairings. Are you a fan of this delightful medium? If you're addicted to podcasts like I am, here are a few I’ve recently binged or kept in rotation, along with audiobook suggestions that make fun “listen-alikes.” S-Town: Earlier this year, podcast listeners were all…
Whispering Sweet Nothings: Audio Love Stories
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with love stories that are classic, screwy, troubled, or just plain fascinating. Let these narrators transport you as they bring these rich characters and settings to life with the power of their voices. This recent cold snap makes it the perfect time to sink into Doctor Zhivago. AudioFile Magazine bestowed its coveted Earphones…
Do You Hear What I Hear? Holiday Audiobooks
The holidays are upon us. Whether you're out running errands or cozying up at home, audiobooks are the perfect accompaniment. Take a listen to our selections to get you in the holiday spirit. For fans of David Sedaris, this time of year brings to mind his hilarious account of his stint as a Macy’s elf…
