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Opened in 1873, Chicago Public Library has locations in every Chicago neighborhood.

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Make this summer unforgettable with Summer at CPL. This year's theme, Chapters of Chicago, celebrates the stories, sounds, flavors and creativity that define our city. Experience Chicago like you’ve never experienced it before: https://t.co/YI3prlnQ76

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On this World Environment Day, we share these photographs from CPL's Chicago Park District Records that take you back to 1975, when Junior Laborers helped clean up Chicago’s Calumet Park.

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Get ready, Chicago! Tomorrow is the Summer at CPL kicks off! Join us at Woodson, Legler and Sulzer Regional Libraries to start your summer. This year's theme is Chapters of Chicago — stop by to learn how you can start your journey.

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There’s so much more to explore at all three celebrations, including signing up for our summer reading challenges and scoring free, exclusive merch (while supplies last). Register now: https://t.co/YI3prlnQ76

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Are you ready for our Summer at CPL Kickoffs, taking place this Saturday, June 6, at Woodson, Legler and Sulzer Regional Libraries? Here’s a sneak peek of some of the events:

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Legler will welcome the Jesse White Tumblers (@jwtumblingteam), fill you up with a Taste of the City food experience and offer a fun way to beat the heat with a foam party. You'll also be able to get creative with the Art Institute of Chicago (@artinstitutechi).

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CPL's June Book of the Month is "Woodworking" by @emilystjams. The novel follows 35-year-old Erica, a recently divorced trans woman. The story follows her unlikely friendship with a trans student as they navigate rural South Dakota.

Place a hold: https://t.co/zhtn5zblz1

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Celebrate #PrideMonth at your local library! This month, CPL will host events, movies, resource fairs and more, all celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.

To kick off the month, enjoy these photos from the 90s taken at a Pride Parade.

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Join CPL in welcoming @TempestWilliams to Harold Washington Library Center on Monday, June 15 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Williams will be discussing her new book "The Glorians" and her career. Learn more: https://t.co/dvG2pwnFzp

This event is co-presented by @wcfbook.

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We’re less than two weeks away from this year's American Writers Festival on June 7 at Harold Washington Library Center! Presented alongside @AWMuseum, we’ll welcome over 90 bestselling and award-winning writers.

Learn more: https://t.co/kng73kIk3n

📸 INDIRAP Productions

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This Memorial Day, we honor those who gave their lives while serving the U.S.

Pictured bottom left is John A. Logan, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, namesake of Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood and founder of the first official #MemorialDay in 1868.

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Do you love CPL? Are you a Chicago high school student? Apply to a paid summer teen internship for ages 16 to 19! Under the supervision of CPL staff, you will collaborate with fellow interns to assist patrons, promote reading and more. Learn more: https://t.co/n8NUfaOi39

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Designed for those who need support navigating the digital world, DigitalLearn offers courses online and at CPL locations on email basics, finding jobs online, using video conferencing and more! No login needed. Get started for free: https://t.co/DhUQmIDnRz

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Don't forget to RSVP for our Summer at CPL kickoffs happening at Woodson, Legler and Sulzer Regional Libraries! We’ll have activities for all ages including the launch of this year's summer reading challenges.

Happening June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Blast off on 6/13 at Gamer’s Universe, the free @chipublib all-ages gaming convention! Sign up to play games and more! https://t.co/ELm2af1FtU For accessibility: [email protected] 🚀 ASL interpretation provided for the Cosplay Contest from 2:30-3PM.

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Gamer's Universe is almost here! On June 13, CPL opens the doors of Harold Washington Library Center to hundreds of gamers to take part in daylong activities full of all things gaming and fandom including cosplay and video game tournaments. Register here: https://t.co/8Bq8i1H5MD

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CPL invites Chicagoans to write Letters to America that share reflections, hopes and stories rooted in Chicago experiences. This initiative commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and creates space for civic reflection and storytelling.

https://t.co/o7DNiLxeEM

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Submit your book for a chance to win a cash prize! We’re looking for the best adult and YA fiction and memoirs by Illinois self- and indie-published authors for our Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project contest. Learn more: https://t.co/uNdzK54bMO