Events

Are you interested in Anime, Manga or both? Join us for fun and engaging discussions and viewing of past and current Anime and Manga titles

How to AttendThis event takes place on Zoom. [Register at least 24 hours before the event.] Only one…

Join Canaryville Branch for a discussion of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. 

"[A] portrait of a family, and a testament to the redemptive power of storytelling. On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous is a letter…

Join us for a lively discussion of our latest monthly book selection The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson.

How to Attend This event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations. Questions about…

Join us as we discuss Walking in my Joy: In these Streets by Jennifer Lewis.

Joy: In these Streets is a collection of electric stories where Lewis imparts ways to love yourself that will allow you to deflect negative energy and…

Join the Audiobook Discussion Group for a dial-in phone discussion of Golda by Elinor Burkett.Biography of Golda Meir (1898-1978), one of the founders of the State of Israel. Describes her childhood in Russia, her…

Teens will meet to read and discuss materials selected by participants, with a focus on poetry leading up to poetry month. Reading group will take place outdoors when possible and snacks will be provided.

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Join us for tween graphic novel discussions. Each month we read a different title and discuss on the fourth Thursday of the month.

Titles are available for checkout at the Independence Branch Circulation…

Join the Brained Branch in a virtual discussion of Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder.When Maddy Montgomery’s groom is a no-show to their livestream wedding, it’s a disaster that no amount of filtering can fix. But a surprise inheritance…

Join the group of adult readers at the Book Club @ Scottsdale for a lively discussion of a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. In March we will be discussing West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge.

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Join the West Loop Branch for our Zoom adult book discussion about the book The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty,…

Pop on your pajamas, get comfy, and listen to Ms. Mary at the West Town Branch read aloud the book Frindle by Andrew Clements over the course of four Thursday evenings.

For kids 7 to 10.

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Join Brighton Park Branch for a hybrid book discussion of The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. 

How to AttendThis event is available in person and online.

Attend in person at Brighton Park Branch4314 S Archer Ave…

In celebration of Women's History Month, please join the discussion of Last Summer on State Street by Chicago native Toya Wolfe.

How to AttendThis event takes place in person. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.…

Come on over to the Manning Library and check out our brand-new cookbook club! Every month we will review a cookbook, try some recipes, and get together to discuss it.

This month's cookbook is: Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook…

This month we're discussing Amulet. Book 1, The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi. Copies of the book will be available at the branch, or you can place a hold on this month's title for pickup at your preferred CPL location.

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In this new semi-regular series we will read a brief biography and then create something in the artist's style. You, too, can create colorful masterpieces like the artist portrayed in Ablaze With Color. 

Come learn a bit about Alma…

We have a lively discussion of a different book each month. Each month's selection is available for check out at West Pullman Branch.  This month we will be discussing Island Queen by Vanessa Riley.Island Queen

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Join us as we discuss Slow Horses by Mick Herron.London, England: Slough House is where washed-up MI5 spies go to while away what's left of their failed careers. The "slow horses", as they're called, have all disgraced themselves in…

Join us for an informal meeting to share your thoughts about a book you recently read or a favorite you'd like to recommend. Become acquainted with other readers - in Chicago and elsewhere - and find out what they are reading. You'll…

Do you love graphic novels or Manga? Come to our teen only graphic novel/manga club. Tell us what you've been reading and watching. Make new friends and get new recommendations!

For teens 13 to 19.

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