Read these recommendations for nonfiction books about stories of personal freedom.
Beyond Borders: Celebrating at the Table with Polish Traditions
Given Poland's geographic location as the crossroads of many trade routes, various dishes have been introduced from other nations and fused with Polish cuisine.
Personal Finance: Recognizing and Preventing Financial Fraud
How can you protect yourself against fraud? Learn about scams reported to the Federal Trade Commission, then learn how to avoid becoming a victim, including tips for protecting yourself and disengaging from fraudsters in our event Recognizing and Preventing Financial Fraud presented by Karen Chan, CFP(R). Find more information about how to protect your private…
Pakistan: A Vibrant Heritage, Culture and People
As part of this year's One Book, One Chicago theme, here's a beyond our borders to Pakistan, a country of beautiful natural settings, historical landmarks and a diverse population. One of the Chicago Sister Cities International, Lahore, is a prominent center for the arts, film and literature, and also the home of Mohsin Hamid, author of…
Worried About Money? 5 Personal Finance Resources
2020 has already been an extremely challenging year in terms of personal finance. There are many challenges ahead for both short- and long-term financial goals.
Books for Francophiles: Celebrate Bastille Day!
As any true Francophile will tell you, the official motto of France, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité (Liberty, Equality, Brotherhood), became an integral part of the country's heritage during the French Revolution. Their national holiday—formally called la Fête nationale, The National Celebration, known as Bastille Day—commemorates the July 14, 1789, storming of the Bastille, a turning point…
If You Bake It, They Will Come
A recent BBC Food Wars story about the German city investing in grandma's cakes highlights Munich's Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake), a German tradition tracing its origins to the 17th century. It continues into the 21st century with a social start-up known as Kuchentratsch (cake and gossip), a bakery that has been providing local…
Fall in Love with Reading
There are many ways to celebrate this season of change. Visiting festivals, and farmers' markets, cycling by the lakefront or through a canopy of changing leaves or just viewing the ethereal blue skies and crimson sunsets give us time to pause. As the days become shorter, we tend to focus inward. Does the fall television season…
Guest Blog: Milestones for Immigrants to Begin a New Journey
The theme for this year's Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is Celebrating the Immigrant, reflecting on their experience, not just one of migration, but their personal life journey. Our guest blogger is Jian Ping, author of Mulberry Child, and the award-winning documentary based on this personal memoir. Jian shares with us her own experiences and…
Personal Finance: Be Right on the Money by being Money Smart!
April 21 - April 28 is Money Smart Week, a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers manage their personal finances. Launched in 2002 by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Chicago Public Library has hosted programs and workshops on various financial literacy topics since its beginning. Looking to check out a book on…
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