American Prophets: Making New Gods Chicago Public Library 2025-04-23 | Four contemporary fiction writers – N.K. Jemisin, Nnedi Okorafor, Nghi Vo and Matthew Kirby – talk about religion in their writing, the importance of considering socio-spiritual systems when world-building and how these influence the ways their characters move through the worlds they create.
Snacks in the Stacks: Asian-Style Steamed Whitefish Chicago Public Library 2025-07-25 | Join Library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Asian-Style Steamed Whitefish from the book Foolproof Fish.
Alec Nevala-Lee: Collisions A Physicists Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs Chicago Public Library 2025-07-21 | Alec Nevala-Lee appears to discuss his new book, Collisions: A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs with Melissa Harris.
Author David Ellis: The Best Lies Chicago Public Library 2025-07-21 | David Ellis appears to discuss his new book, The Best Lies, in conversation with Scott Turow.
Author Neil Shubin: Ends of the Earth Chicago Public Library 2025-07-01 | Neil Shubin appears to discuss his new book, Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, The Cosmos, and Our Future.
2025 Gamers Universe Chicago Public Library 2025-06-18 | Thank you to all who attended the 2025 Gamer's Universe at Chicago Public Library, see you next year!
Senator Ron Wyden: It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change Chicago Public Library 2025-05-30 | Senator Ron Wyden appears in conversation to discuss his new book, It Takes Chutzpah: How to Fight Fearlessly for Progressive Change. He will be in conversation with Ilinois Governor J. B. Pritzker.
Author Mary Annette Pember: Medicine River Chicago Public Library 2025-05-13 | CPL welcomes journalist Mary Annette Pember to discuss her new book Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools. #AANHPI
Author Alan Weisman: Hope Dies Last Chicago Public Library 2025-05-09 | CPL welcomes environmental journalist Alan Weisman to discuss his new book Hope Dies Last: Visionary People Across the World, Fighting to Find Us a Future.
Michael Luo: Strangers in the Land Chicago Public Library 2025-05-07 | In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, CPL welcomes journalist Michael Luo to discuss his new book Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, And the Epic Story of the Chinese in America. Michael will be in conversation with Geraldo Cadava.
Snacks in the Stacks: Tostadas, Quesadillas & Tacos Chicago Public Library 2025-05-02 | Library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes tinga tostadas, shrimp quesadillas and steak tacos with recipes from ¡Taco Loco! by Jonas Cramby and Trejo's Tacos by Danny Trejo.
100 Years After Scopes Monkey Trial: Book Banning in 2025 Chicago Public Library 2025-03-14 | This panel will address the questions of what the "Scopes Monkey Trial" of 1925 really taught us—and why book banning is seeing such a strong resurgence now.
Author Donna Seaman: River of Books Chicago Public Library 2025-03-07 | Chicago author Donna Seaman appears in conversation with fellow local author Alex Kotlowitz to discuss Seaman's new book, River of Books.
Snacks in the Stacks: Italian American Valentines Day Feast Chicago Public Library 2025-02-14 | In honor of #ValentinesDay, join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes an Italian American Valentine's Day feast with recipes from Italian American Forever by Alex Guarnaschelli. Mortadella sandwiches, roasted grapes with gorgonzola, roasted garlic toasts, baked ziti, lamb scottadito are all on the menu!
Author Renée Rosen: Lets Call Her Barbie Chicago Public Library 2025-02-12 | Chicago author Renée Rosen appears in conversation with fellow local author Shelby Van Pelt.
Snacks in the Stacks: Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons Chicago Public Library 2025-01-31 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons from Bayou by Chef Melissa Martin.
Snacks in the Stacks: Soy Sauce Chicken and Wings Chicago Public Library 2024-12-27 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Soy Sauce Chicken and Crispy Wings from Đặc Biệt by Nini Nguyen.
Snacks in the Stacks: Meatball Soup, Bean Salad, and Chicken Parm Chicago Public Library 2024-11-29 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Meatball Soup, Butter Beans Salad, and Chicken Parm from Soups, Salads, Sandwiches by Matty Matheson.
Voices for Justice: 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo Chicago Public Library 2024-11-19 | Chicago Public Library is pleased to welcome the 23rd United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo as part of our Voices for Justice Series and our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth celebrations.
OBOC Keynote: Gabrielle Zevin Chicago Public Library 2024-11-15 | Join us for a season finale event featuring Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. #OneBookOneChicago
From the World’s Columbian Exposition to a Rampage: Video Games About Chicago Chicago Public Library 2024-11-12 | While most people are familiar with Chicago’s role in the world of pinball and other leisure pursuits, they may be surprised to learn that there are at least forty video games from the past five decades of gaming that are set in the Windy City. Author and cultural historian (and occasional gamer) Max Grinnell will take visitors through a cultural tour of video games like “1893: A World’s Fair Mystery”, “King of Chicago”, “Rampage: Total Destruction” and others.
Snacks in the Stacks: Crustless Jack and Red Pepper Quiche and Seafood Chowder Chicago Public Library 2024-10-25 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Crustless Jack and Red Pepper Quiche and Seafood Chowder from Food to Die For: (Recipes & Stories) From America's Most Legendary Haunted Place by Amy Bruni.
A Conversation with Chicagos Leading UFOlogists Chicago Public Library 2024-10-20 | 🛸Join us for a conversation with Chicago's leading UFOlogists! Leave your questions in the comments below for a chance to have our UFOlogists answer them.
A Celebration of Filipino Chefs Chicago Public Library 2024-10-02 | In celebration of Filipino Heritage Month, join us for a vibrant panel discussion featuring some of Chicago’s most influential Filipino chefs.
Snacks in the Stacks: Breakfast Hash and Ramen Carbonara Chicago Public Library 2024-09-30 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Breakfast Hash and Ramen Carbonara from Breakfast: the Most Important Book About the Best Meal of the Day.
Jump Into Reading Phonological Awareness Games Chicago Public Library 2024-09-23 | Strong phonological awareness skills are an important part of learning to read. Have fun practicing them by playing these games with Mr. Josh.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:05 I Spy1:10 Let’s Sing3:02 Robot Talk4:04 Stretch It Out5:02 Build a WordFor more information about supporting children learning to read, visit: chipublib.org/jumpintoreading
Using Chicago Public Library’s Decodable Book Selection Tool Chicago Public Library 2024-09-23 | Chicago Public Library created a Book Selection Tool to help match young readers with the right decodable book! Learn more about decodable books and other ways you can support children as they learn to read by visiting chipublib.org/jumpintoreading
Library of America Presents: Latino Poetry Anthology Celebration Chicago Public Library 2024-09-20 | CPL is thrilled to kick off Latinx Heritage Month with a special event dedicated to the Library of America's release of the Latino Poetry Anthology.
Pilsen Days: A Conversation between Photographers Akito Tsuda and Diana Solis Chicago Public Library 2024-09-18 | View a conversation between photographers Akito Tsuda and Diana Solís, moderated by Deanna Ledezma, in which they discuss photography, Pilsen, and the unique viewpoint each brings to their art.
One Book, One Chicago: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Chicago Public Library 2024-09-18 | Are you part of the largest book club in the city? Get the full immersive experience with video game programs, book discussions and mainstage events centered around this year's selection: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/oboc24#OneBookOneChicago#TomorrowAndTomorrowAndTomorrow #BookClub#Chicago
One Book, One Chicago 2024 Chicago Public Library 2024-09-04 | Chicago Public Library is happy to announce the 2024 One Book, One Chicago selection... Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.CPL invites you to take part in this year's unique programming implementing gaming and reading culture together. Join us on November 14 as we welcome Gabrielle Zevin for a keynote presentation.Visit bit.ly/oboc2025
Verde Puerco (Stewed Green Chile Pork) Chicago Public Library 2024-08-30 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Verde Puerco (Stewed Green Chile Pork) from Shaq's Family Style by Shaquille O'Neal.
Electric Horizons: The Future of Sustainable Air Travel Chicago Public Library 2024-08-13 | CPL and the Chicago Council on Science and Technology invite you to join us for an illuminating panel discussion on the transformative future of air travel, Electric Horizons: The Future of Sustainable Air Travel. As the aviation industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact, electric aviation emerges as a beacon of innovation and sustainability.
Türkiye: Diverse History and Culture with Dr. Lee Hee Soo Chicago Public Library 2024-07-23 | Join Dr. Lee Hee Soo as he talks about his personal fascination with and dedication to Turkey, Turkey's special geopolitical position, and Turkish culture and history. Dr. Lee has a doctorate in history from Istanbul University and is currently a professor emeritus of anthropology at Han-Yang University in Korea. He is the author of 98 books on Turkey in Korean, English, and Turkish.
Snacks in the Stacks: Smothered Pork Chops Chicago Public Library 2024-07-19 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Smothered Pork Chops from The Twisted Soul Cookbook by Deborah VanTrece.
Summer Scares Live On Stage Chicago Public Library 2024-06-27 | CPL and the Horror Writers Association are thrilled to present Summer Scares Live On Stage with authors James Kennedy, Daniel Kraus, Lauren Bolger, Gus Moreno, Michael Allen Rose and Cynthia Pelayo. These fantastic local authors will discuss their careers and why Horror is the best genre to read all year long in a conversation moderated by Becky Spratford.
Nikole Hannah-Jones: 1619 Project Chicago Public Library 2024-06-21 | In honor of Juneteenth, Chicago Public Library is pleased to welcome Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of The 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. Hannah-Jones will be in conversation on her work on The 1619 Project with journalist Natalie Moore.
Emil Ferris: My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book Two Chicago Public Library 2024-06-06 | CPL is pleased to welcome Emil Ferris to discuss her highly anticipated new book, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two.Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late ’60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two is the eagerly awaited conclusion to the most acclaimed graphic novels of the past decade, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters.
The 2024 Zena Sutherland Lecture presented by Meg Medina Chicago Public Library 2024-05-16 | Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature 2023-24 and an award-winning author of numerous books, delivered the 2024 Zena Sutherland Lecture, titled "Digging in the Graveyard."
Cat Bohannon: Eve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution Chicago Public Library 2024-05-14 | CPL and Illinois Science Council present a conversation with Cat Bohannon, PhD, author of Eve, one of CPL's Best Books of 2023.How did the female body drive 200 million years of human evolution? Why do women live longer than men? Why are women more likely to get Alzheimer’s? Why do girls score better at every academic subject than boys until puberty, when suddenly their scores plummet? Is sexism useful for evolution? And why, seriously why, do women have to sweat through our sheets every night when we hit menopause?
Poetry Fest Keynote: 24th Poet Laureate Ada Limón Chicago Public Library 2024-04-28 | The Poetry Foundation, the Chicago Public Library Foundation and the National Museum of Mexican Art are pleased to welcome the 24th United States Poet Laureate Ada Limón as part of our Voices for Justice Series and as our keynote speaker for our 25th Annual Poetry Fest.
Snacks in the Stacks: Prawn Sambal Chicago Public Library 2024-04-12 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Prawn Sambal from Sambal Shiok: The Malaysian Cookbook by Mandy Yin.
Harold Washington Library Departments #NLWD24 Chicago Public Library 2024-04-09 | This #NationalLibraryWorkersDay, learn about the work that Librarians are doing across Harold Washington Library Center.
Milk Poached Chicken Chicago Public Library 2024-03-01 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Milk Poached Chicken from One Pot Feeds All by Darina Allen.
Author Rich Paul: Lucky Me Chicago Public Library 2024-03-01 | Rich Paul is the CEO and founder of KLUTCH Sports Group, the powerhouse agency representing some of the biggest athletes across major professional sports. Paul founded KLUTCH Sports in 2012 in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he forged a unique and personal approach to representing top NBA talent – putting athletes first and empowering them to build careers and brands on and off the court.
Grab and Go Kit: Secret Message Key Chain Chicago Public Library 2024-02-26 | Learn how to weave a secret message using Morse Code.
Author Bonnie Jo Campbell: The Waters Chicago Public Library 2024-02-23 | Chicago Public Library presents author Bonnie Jo Campbell in conversation with Donna Seaman on her new novel, The Waters. Bonnie Jo Campbell is the author of the novel The Waters and two previous novels Once Upon A River, a National Bestseller that was adapted into a full-length feature film released to international claim in 2020, and Q Road. Her critically acclaimed short fiction collections include American Salvage, which was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critic’s Circle Award; Women & Other Animals, which won the AWP Grace Paley Prize for Short Fiction; and Mothers, Tell your Daughters. She was a 2011 Guggenheim Fellow whose other honors include a Pushcart Prize, the Eudora Welty Prize, and the Mark Twain Award. She lives outside Kalamazoo with her husband and two donkeys.
The Witcher Official Cookbook Chicago Public Library 2024-02-02 | Join library staff member Peter in his home kitchen as he makes Chicken Sandwiches with Kaedweni Stout Marinade from the The Witcher Official Cookbook by Anita Sarna and Karolina Krupecka!
Chicago Transgressive Authors: Logan Berry, Jeremy Kitchen and Maryse Meijer Chicago Public Library 2024-02-01 | Chicago Public Library presents a panel discussion, Chicago Transgressive Authors, with Logan Berry, Jeremy Kitchen and Maryse Meijer. Come hear from these local authors about their work, writing, and path to being published, in a conversation moderated by Jamie Trecker.
