Celebrate 50 years of Woodson Regional Library! Enjoy a day full of festivities including a house dance party, a special "Sinners" presentation, traditional African percussion and dance and more! Register: chi.gov/woodson50th

Join us for a Winter Story Time with @fox32chicago.bsky.social meteorologist Mark Strehl, who will be reading favorite classic winter children’s books. Plus, kids will be able to share why they love the library and get featured in the FOX 32 Holiday Special!

More info: chipublib.org/fox32

Praise & Protest: Voices of the Chicago Black Renaissance is on view at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection Exhibit Gallery at Woodson Regional Library.

The exhibit showcases a transformative and cultural moment that is often overlooked.

chi.gov/praiseandprotestexhibit

Finish the year strong with CPL's Renaissance Project events!

Programs include hair ornament workshops, live music performances, model plane making and more, all with a focus on celebrating Chicago Black history.

chi.gov/renaissancedecember

December's Book of the Month is "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell. This deep and moving novel follows the death of William Shakespeare's son, Hamnet.
Interested in reading "Hamnet" with friends?

Visit The Reading Set to reserve your copies: chi.gov/thereadingset

#CPLBotM

Looking for #BlackFriday deals? Here's one you can't miss! A CPL card gives you access to thousands of pieces of content for FREE! From top movies, books and music to author events, concerts and much more, there's something for everyone.

Learn more: chipublib.org

CPL wishes you a #HappyThanksgiving! We are thankful for all of our patrons and the hardworking staff who provide a great Library experience for all Chicagoans.

That's a wrap on our One Book, One Chicago season!

Last Thursday, CPL held its OBOC keynote at Harold Washington Library Center, featuring Xochitl Gonzalez, author of this year's selection, "Olga Dies Dreaming." Missed it? Watch it here: chi.gov/2025obockeynote

Applications are open for CPL’s Renaissance Project $4,000 microgrants to support new scholarship and storytelling around Black history and culture. Each of the 10 grants is funded by @mellon.org.

Applications close Friday, January 7, 2026.

chi.gov/mellonmicrogrants

Attention all writers! CPL is excited to announce its Write at CPL Celebration happening at Harold Washington Library Center on December 1, 2025.

Visitors can expect local writing organizations, workshops, activities and more!

Register here: chi.gov/writingcelebration

Join us for an OBOC season finale keynote event featuring Xochitl Gonzalez, author of this year's selection, "Olga Dies Dreaming."

Gonzalez will be in conversation with
@ala-booklist.bsky.social's Donna Seaman
at Harold Washington Library Center this Thursday.

Learn more: chi.gov/obockeynote📚

It's that special time of the year... CPL's 2025 Best of Best lists are here! Best of Best compiles 2025's top reads for kids, teens and adults.

Check the thread below to see CPL staff's top 10 favorite books. #CPLBest📚🏆

View the rest of the lists: chipublib.org/bestofthebest