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