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Let’s face it, sometimes we judge a book by its cover.
More of our choices for best 2014 book covers here: http://bit.ly/1xvBQxE
One Book, One Chicago
The 2014-2015 pick for our citywide reading program, One Book, One Chicago, is the Pulitzer-Prize winning “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay” by Michael Chabon!
Our shelves are stacked and ready for you. Join the conversation at onebookonechicago.org. #OBOC
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#TBT: “Queen of the Motor Colony"
A Chicago Examiner headline from August 1908: "Girl Dares Death in Auto Climbing.” You go, girl.
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Humble Beginnings: YOUmedia Summer Soul Session Chance
Before he was Chance the Rapper, he was just Chance…a Chicago teen in our YOUmedia program, rapping for our YouTube channel.
See him — and a bajillion other great artists — at this weekend’s Lollapalooza!
The “Build Her a Myth” exhibit – dresses inspired by Romance novels – is on display right now at Harold Washington Library: .
But upon further inspection:
These dresses aren’t just inspired by harlequin heroines, but are actually constructed from the pages of romance novels.
Carrie Ann Schumacher’s creations will be on display at Harold Washington Library Center on the 8th floor through July 18th.
Summer Learning Challenge – “Explore & Roar"
Alright, Chicago kids. We’ve got some reading to do. Our Summer Learning Challenge runs through August 2nd. Read 20 minutes a day, complete activities in the Explorer Guide and win prizes!
And this year’s additional perk (for mom and dad): Jimmy Fallon & The Tonight Show will film in Chicago if kids read enough minutes equivalent to 2.4 million books.
Sign up and get reading: http://chicago-kids-2014.bibliocommons.com/
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Chicago Public Library Awarded National Medal
First Lady Michelle Obama presented Chicago Public Library the National Medal for Museum and Library Service this morning. This is the highest honor that a Library can receive! Commissioner Brian Bannon accepted it on behalf of CPL, and it is awarded for excellent service to the community.
We are honored!
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