Events

We are lucky to have a conversation with author and artist Psalm One.

"“Nowhere near famous but still infamous,” Psalm One is a legend to rapnerds, scholars, and “heads,” and has gone on to work with the brightest names in rap and have her…

CPL welcomes social movement historian, writing professor, and author Gordon K. Mantler in conversation on his new book, The Multiracial Promise. This event is presented in honor of Mayor Harold Washington's birthday in April,…

Jacquelin Thomas will discuss her book Cold Case Deceit and future projects with her readers. A few copies of this title will be available at Thurgood Marshall Branch. 

Jacquelin Thomas is an award-winning, best-selling…

Author Mark Guarino appears in conversation on his new book, Country And Midwestern: Chicago In The History Of Country Music And The Folk Revival. This conversation is presented as part of CPL's 150th Anniversary celebrations, and…

Authors Monica Eng and David Hammond appear in conversation on their new book, Made In Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites. This delicious conversation is presented as part of CPL's  150th Anniversary celebrations, and is…

Chicago Public Library is pleased to welcome the 23rd United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo as part of our Voices for Justice Series and as our closing program to Native American Heritage Month. 

In 2019, Joy Harjo was appointed the…