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Destination Discovery Story Time at Lincoln Park Zoo
May 17th | 10:30am - 11:30am
Lincoln Park Zoo
Join Librarian Megan and her friends at the Lincoln Park Zoo an interactive story time all about endangered animals.
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Events
Let’s Talk About the Doomsday Clock
Apr 30th | 11:00am - 12:30pm
Heat Transfer Vinyl for Free Comic Book Day
Apr 30th | 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Spiracy: Treasure Hunt Play Test
Apr 30th | 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Exhibit: Words for Decades: Celebrating Poetry at CPL
The Words for Decades: Celebrating Poetry at CPL exhibit opens at Logan Square, Richard J. Daley, and West Pullman Branches April 1.
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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
Find answers to your questions at CPL. Use our free homework help resources in person and online.
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
Find fashion and costume inspiration here!
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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