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Pride Month 2025: Books for Teens
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride all year round by exploring these favorite books chosen by CPL's Rainbow Committee.
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West African Dance Class with Ayodele Drum and Dance
Jun 25th - Jul 24th | All day
Various locations
Hora del Cuento de Drag / Drag Story Time
Jun 25th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Party Time? Let's Dance! with Old Town School of Folk Music
Jun 25th - Jun 26th | All day
Various locations
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Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
New in Kids Books: April 2025
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
New in Kids Books: March 2025
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Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
New in Kids Books: April 2025
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
New in Kids Books: March 2025
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
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Teen Staff Picks (May 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Teen Staff Picks (March 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Cozy Reads for Teens
Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.
Teen Staff Picks (May 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Teen Staff Picks (March 2025)
Check out our latest staff favorites for teen reading.
Cozy Reads for Teens
Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.
Cozy Reads for Teens
Stay cozy this winter with these heartwarming books of various genres.
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