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July 2025 Books We're Excited About
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2025 Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Music Class with Little Parade
Jul 11th - Aug 2nd | 10:00am - 11:00am
Various locations
Nature Drawing with Illustrator Steve Musgrave
Jul 11th - Aug 1st | 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Various Locations
Abra-ka-dabra Magic Show with Pocket Circus
Jul 12th - Jul 21st | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Various locations
2025 Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Jul 12th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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New in Kids Books: May 2025
Like to stay on trend? Here are the kids books we are most excited to read this month.
Let's Talk: Deportation and Family Separation
15 books for kids to help start a conversation about family separation caused by deportation.
Kids Staff Picks (April 2025)
Kids and parents, check out our latest picks for good reading.
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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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