30 Books in 30 Minutes Pride Picks: Romance
Maybe you came out to see a stellar team of library staff reveal their picks for Pride Month at our 30 Books in 30 Minutes programs on June 7th and … Continued
Pride of Place
The following list of books look at both history and the current moment through the lens of gay populations, viewing how specific cities and regions have been marked by the … Continued
Chilling Horror for a Hot Summer
Check out these brand-new horror titles to escape the truly horrific summer heat.
Summer Reading: Find Your Voice
Check out these titles from the how-to of writing your story to creators providing guidance on discovering your voice and sharing your wisdom.
Adult Historical Fiction and Nonfiction for Juneteenth
Juneteenth, declared a federal holiday in 2021, has long been celebrated by African American communities. Why June 19th? Juneteenth celebrates the day (June 19, 1865) that General Gordon Granger arrived … Continued
30 Books in 30 Minutes Pride Picks: Speculative Fiction
On Wednesday, June 7th at our South Side location, and on Saturday June 24th, at our Downtown location, CLP will be reprising the popular 30 Books in 30 Minutes program … Continued
30 Books in 30 Minutes Pride Picks: Nonfiction
On Wednesday, June 7th at our South Side location, and on Saturday June 24th at our Downtown location, CLP will be reprising the popular 30 Books in 30 Minutes program … Continued
Thinking About Cities
When you walk out your front door, what do you see? Who are your neighbors, and where did the names of your streets come from? Can you walk to a … Continued
Summer Reading: Find Your Voice – Connecting With Water
The following list of books examines our relationship to water, whether it’s physically immersing ourselves in it or just being near the water, and each displays the many ways in which connecting with water can help us both mentally and physically.
Everybody Say Love: The Power of Drag
Drag is having a moment. RuPaul’s Drag Race, the competition reality series has won multiple Emmys both for the show and its iconic host, and has moved from the niche … Continued