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Exhibit: Poetry for the Senses
Poetry for the Senses, a multisensory exhibit exploring poetry and vision impairment, opens May 16 at Harold Washington Library Center.
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American Writers Festival
May 19th | 11:00am - 5:00pm
Preserving Family Recipes Workshop
May 20th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Puzzlemania
May 20th | 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Team Dynamics and Interpersonal Relationships
May 20th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Kids at CPL
Chag Pesach sameach!: 15 Picture Books Celebrating Passover
15 picture books you won't want to pass over.
Staff Favorites For National Poetry Month: For Kids (2024)
Check out these picks from Chicago Public Library's Poetry Committee.
Eid Mubarak: Books for Kids
13 books to help you celebrate Eid al-Fitr.
Free Homework Help Available Every Day
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Teens at CPL
Novels in Verse and Poetry for Teens
Enjoy these 20 verse novels and poetry books for teens.
Climate Change Stories for Teens
Fiction and nonfiction books about environmental issues written for teens.
Fashion and Cosplay for Teens
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Life After High School: College and Career Saturdays
Meet industry leaders, ask questions and discover programs to help you design your life after high school.
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