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Making Change and Taking Action for the Planet
Get inspired to get green and take action. This list is inspired by the 2021 Teen Summer Challenge, Make Space. Take Action.
Make
An Interpretive Field Guide to Chicago
Submit your creation to the digital Interpretive Field Guide to Chicago.
Pattern Palooza
Kids and families can use materials you have at home to explore texture and make beautiful patterned paper with Susan from the Art Institute
Once Upon a Time Capsule
Kids can be a part of making a giant time capsule! Use what you have to tell your story or get a kit from a participating CPL location.
Read
The Art of Reading: Summer 2021 Reader Recommendations
Our 2021 Summer Reading Challenge for adults was a hit. Here is a sampling of what our patrons read this summer.
Make Space. Take Action: Books for Teens
Enjoy these books that celebrate the theme of this year's teen summer program, Make Space. Take Action.
Teen Books for Summer Olympics Fans
Excited about the Tokyo Summer Olympics? Pick up one of these books about summer sports to gear up for the games!
Books for Fans of Raybearer
Jessica recommends fantasy books featuring BIPOC main characters for fans of Raybearer.
Make Summer Yours: Start with Art Support
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STEAM Team Presents: Wreck It Story Time
Join Librarian Alejandra to learn all about STEAM, especially A for Art! There will be books, songs and fingerplays.
Snacks in the Stacks: Fried Chicken & Thick Cut French Fries
Join library staffer Peter in his kitchen as he makes Fried Chicken & Thick Cut French Fries from the book Matty Matheson by Matty Matheson.
DIY Recycled Paper
Join Ms. Kristin to learn how to take old paper and turn it into new paper using craft supplies.
How to Hand Sew a Mask with Sky Cubacub
Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments shares how to hand-sew together a triple layer non-medical protective mask with a pocket!
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