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We gave our favorite horror movie posters the CPL treatment. Do you have a favorite?

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Applications for CPL's paid Teen Assistantship Program open October 19. CPL is bringing you a unique opportunity to learn new skills as you explore your love for reading, content creation and video games

Visit https://t.co/CgQELJE04M to learn about eligibility and to apply.

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In partnership with The @PulitzerPrizes and the @ALALibrary, the "Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire" exhibition is now open at Harold Washington Library Center until the end of the year.

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

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Are you reading “Orbital”? This year’s pick is a fascinating read that explores themes of belonging. Place a hold: https://t.co/CBiPHwzGKN

Already reading the book? Dive deeper with exciting programming centered around the book, science and space: https://t.co/v5IOi6RLiq

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Last Friday, CPL welcomed hundreds of teens to Harold Washington Library Center for this year's Teen Lit Night: Unbound! Teens celebrated all things literature, music, culture, art and listened as inspiring authors shared their literary journeys.

Till' next time!

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Don’t forget to register for our Book Club Celebration! This year’s celebration will feature mocktails, trivia, crafts, a volunteer fair and an author panel with @ToyaWolves, Rebecca Makkai, @DavidEllisBooks and Keir Graff. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/9vk7iJH8ve

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Don’t miss a special Teen Lit Author Panel at Sulzer Regional Library! Join us to hear from @KaylaAncrum, Don Martin and Markelle Grabo as they share their writing journeys, share advice and give you a BTS look at what it’s like to be an author. More info: https://t.co/eUKWN59Sm7

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Join us on Saturday, October 17 for Voices of the City: A Building-Wide Arts Celebration at Harold Washington Library Center. This arts celebration will showcase Chicago's creative pulse through film, storytelling, visual arts and music. Learn more: https://t.co/O8Y818sLJI

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A mini library? We’re here for it!

Check out this adorable recreation of Harold Washington Library Center made by Chicago Woodwerks.

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This fall, CPL will host free writing workshops for adults of all levels. Together with our partners at StoryStudio Chicago, we’re offering a series led by local authors, poets and teachers from Chicago’s literary community. Learn more: https://t.co/tsXz08i67z

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Se invita a jóvenes y adultos de Chicago a acompañar a la poeta laureada Mayda del Valle en una exploración poética de nuestra maravillosa ciudad a través de talleres sobre el formato «eL Cien», ¡creado por la propia Del Valle! Más información: https://t.co/gWxZnotKfi

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Chicago youth and adults alike are invited to join Chicago’s poet laureate Mayda del Valle on a poetic exploration of our wonderful city through workshops exploring the eL Cien poetic format, developed by Del Valle herself! Learn more: https://t.co/gWxZnotKfi

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The @penguinrandom Banned Wagon will be at CPL’s Obama Presidential Center Branch this Saturday, October 10. Join us for a family-friendly celebration including free books, a special story time, banned book trivia and more! Learn more: https://t.co/HCe8bu9DHz

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Join us for a series of programs celebrating the history of Chicago's Latine community via CPL's Latine archives. CPL locations will host events including crafts, writing, games, food and much more, all centered around CPL's archives.

Learn more: https://t.co/LClMs4W4YT

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This Banned Books Week, we reaffirm CPL's key role as a Book Sanctuary and protect the right to read. According to @ALALibrary, nearly half of book challenges represent the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and people of color.

CPL is here to protect those stories.

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Learn anytime, anywhere. With just your phone number, CPL gives you access to the Cell-Ed app for free. Cell-Ed has courses available like beginner to advanced English, life skills and U.S Citizenship exam preparation.

Learn how to start: https://t.co/FCFzgzc0GR

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Join us next Friday for a night full of young adult literature, art, culture, music and more at this year's Teen Lit Night: Unbound! This year's event will include a silent disco party, spooky book-themed mocktails, poster printmaking and more. Learn more: https://t.co/ujoczWHIr8

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CPL's Book of the Month for October coincides with this year's One Book, One Chicago selection: "Orbital" by Samantha Harvey! Explore the story of six astronauts that embark on one of the last space missions of its kind.

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

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Hej, Chicago! Join us as we celebrate Polish American Heritage Month and enjoy exciting events that uplift Polish people’s impact on this city. Partake in traditional Polish crafts, take a walk through West Town with a local author and more!

https://t.co/QANtdB09on

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CPL is hosting the first stop of the “Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works That Inform, Empower & Inspire” tour this October 14 at Harold Washington Library Center. The event will celebrate the works of @PulitzerPrizes winners from multiple genres.

https://t.co/lVAeM7JlCl