Learn to Draw
If you’d like to reinvigorate your life with the creative habits you had in elementary school, these books can help.
Black Culture in Cookbooks & Culinary Histories
If you’re interested in history and culture, don’t leave cookbooks off of your reading list! These cookbooks, from a variety of authors and viewpoints and a variety of time periods, examine the different … Continued
President & Director Andrew Medlar’s Summer Picks
Summer Reading has a special place on my calendar—and on my bookshelf—because from the year I was born I was always the first kid signed up for it at my … Continued
Psychology and Self-Help for Teens
Here are some new titles for teens about self-help, healing, and psychology to help in this unique time of life.
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
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
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