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@chipublib.bsky.socialDon’t miss a special Teen Lit Author Panel at Sulzer Regional Library! Join us to hear from K. Ancrum, Don Martin and Markelle Grabo as they share their writing journeys, share advice and give you a BTS look at what it’s like to be an author. More info: chi.gov/litnightauthors
@chipublib.bsky.socialJoin us on Saturday, October 17 for Voices of the City: A Building-Wide Arts Celebration at Harold Washington Library Center. This arts celebration will showcase Chicago's creative pulse through film, storytelling, visual arts and music. Learn more: chi.gov/voicesofthecity
@chipublib.bsky.socialA mini library? We’re here for it! Check out this adorable recreation of Harold Washington Library Center made by Chicago Woodwerks.
@chipublib.bsky.socialThis fall, CPL will host free writing workshops for adults of all levels. Together with our partners at @storystudiochicago.bsky.social, we’re offering a series led by local authors, poets and teachers from Chicago’s literary community. Learn more: chi.gov/writeatcpl
@chipublib.bsky.socialSe invita a jóvenes y adultos de Chicago a acompañar a la poeta laureada Mayda del Valle en una exploración poética de nuestra maravillosa ciudad a través de talleres sobre el formato «eL Cien», ¡creado por la propia Del Valle! Más información: chi.gov/maydaworkshops
@chipublib.bsky.socialChicago youth and adults alike are invited to join Chicago’s poet laureate Mayda del Valle on a poetic exploration of our wonderful city through workshops exploring the eL Cien poetic format, developed by Del Valle herself! Learn more: chi.gov/maydaworkshops
@chipublib.bsky.socialThe @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Banned Wagon will be at CPL’s Obama Presidential Center Branch this Saturday, October 10. Join us for a family-friendly celebration including free books, a special story time, banned book trivia and more! Learn more: chi.gov/bannedwagon
@chipublib.bsky.socialJoin us for a series of programs celebrating the history of Chicago's Latine community via CPL's Latine archives. CPL locations will host events including crafts, writing, games, food and much more, all centered around CPL's archives.
Learn more: chi.gov/latinearchival
@chicagozinefest.bsky.socialReposted by @chipublib.bsky.social#CZF2026 is in one week! Join us Saturday October 10th at the @chipublib.bsky.social Harold Washington Library Center.
Almost 100 zinesters, an Indigenous zinesters panel, two workshops, & five hands-on activities including a typewriter zoo! 🐭 Details: www.chicagozinefest.org/czf2026.html #zines
@chipublib.bsky.socialThis Banned Books Week, we reaffirm CPL's key role as a Book Sanctuary and protect the right to read. According to @ALALibrary, nearly half of book challenges represent the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and people of color. CPL is here to protect those stories.
@chipublib.bsky.socialLearn anytime, anywhere. With just your phone number, CPL gives you access to the Cell-Ed app for free. Cell-Ed has courses available like beginner to advanced English, life skills and U.S Citizenship exam preparation.
Learn how to start: chi.gov/celled
@chipublib.bsky.socialJoin us next Friday for a night full of young adult literature, art, culture, music and more at this year's Teen Lit Night: Unbound! This year's event will include a silent disco party, spooky book-themed mocktails, poster printmaking and more. Learn more: chi.gov/TeenLitNight2026
@chipublib.bsky.socialCPL's Book of the Month for October coincides with this year's One Book, One Chicago selection: "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey! Explore the story of six astronauts that embark on one of the last space missions of its kind.
Place a hold: chi.gov/Orbital
@chipublib.bsky.socialHej, Chicago! Join us as we celebrate Polish American Heritage Month and enjoy exciting events that uplift Polish people’s impact on this city. Partake in traditional Polish crafts, take a walk through West Town with a local author and more!
@chipublib.bsky.socialCPL is hosting the first stop of the “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” tour this October 14 at Harold Washington Library Center. The launch event will celebrate the works of @pulitzerprizes.bsky.social winners from multiple genres.
@chipublib.bsky.socialIt’s time for our second annual Book Club Celebration!
Gather up your book club and come down to Harold Washington Library Center’s Winter Garden on October 20 for refreshments, activities and some fun surprises just for book club members. Register here: chi.gov/BCC26
@chipublib.bsky.socialJoin us for special Destination Discovery Story Time events this September and October! Celebrate World Gorilla Day and Halloween at @lpzoo.org, as well as sweet treats at the Museum of Ice Cream.
Learn more: chi.gov/destinationdiscovery
@chipublib.bsky.socialCPL's Teacher in the Library program is here to help your student have a great semester! Teacher in the Library offers free tutoring from certified teachers both in-person and online at various CPL locations.
Learn more: chi.gov/TeacherInTheLibrary
@chipublib.bsky.socialTeens and young adults ages 13 to 20, don’t miss a night full of spooktacular surprises at Teen Lit Night: Unbound as we celebrate YA literature, art and culture. Plus, enjoy some music and treats. RSVP here: chi.gov/TeenLitNight2026
@chipublib.bsky.socialCalling kids ages 3 to 11 and their families! The next STEAM-Powered Saturday is October 3 and will feature STEAM activities from CPL and our partners, including @artinstitutechi.bsky.social, @chiarchitecture.bsky.social, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry and more!
