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
Children’s Nonfiction and Historical Fiction 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
The Importance of Freedom: Juneteenth-Adjacent Titles for Teens
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: 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
30 Books in 30 Minutes Pride Picks: Biographies and Memoirs
On Wednesday, June 7th at our South Side location, and 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 – Children’s Picks
CLP’s Summer Reading theme for 2023 is Find Your Voice. In these titles, you’ll see characters’ unique journeys towards developing greater confidence as friends, creators, advocates, and more.
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.
Summer Reading: Find Your Voice – Teen Picks
These titles for teens offer information, advice and examples of ways that individuals speak up, speak out and speak their truth.
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