School has been in session for about a month now and students are undoubtedly sharing stories about their teachers. There's the funny teacher with great jokes, the strict one that gives a ton of homework and even the weird dresser. My most memorable teacher was Mr. O'Brien, my 7th grade teacher with a roaring laugh…
Kids, Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
What are you doing on the second Monday in October? I hope you'll take some time to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day! Any time is a great time to learn about both the history of Native Americans and how their many cultures are surviving and thriving today. It's also great to have an excuse to dive…
Sports Romance: Love on the Field
Feel the love with these romance novels set in the wide world of sports.
Creepy Tales and Strong Heroes: Black Main Characters in Teen Fiction
In anticipation of the All These Sunken Souls: A Black Horror Anthology, Cordiah shares similar creepy tales with Black main characters.
Books for Fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Librarian Emily recommends teen books for fans of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.
400 Years of the First Folio: Shakespeare in Chicago
This is the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio. View images and resources available in CPL's Archives and Special Collections.
Tales from the Cryptids: Books for Kids
Resident cryptid afficionado Christian recommends tales of Bigfoot, el Chupacabra, the Loch Ness Monster and more!
Books Focused on Indigenous Activism
Indigenous activism encompasses topics from land claims to self-government to climate change and more. These books offer thoughtful insight.
Unsettling on Purpose: Strange and Unusual Graphic Novels and Manga
Graphic novels and manga that dabble within the realms of horror are a staple within their formats and there are so many great titles exploring a wide range of styles and genre blends. Here are some newer titles that are unsettling by design to leave you in awe this spooky season.
Pilsen Captured in the ‘90s With CPL’s Akito Tsuda Archival Collection
Photographer Akito Tsuda captures Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood's unique vibrancy with photos taken in the early 1990s.
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