Interested in saving money while also helping to protect the environment? Join us to learn how you can take advantage of the Illinois #Solar for All and Illinois Shines state programs to bring solar energy to your household as a homeowner or renter. More: bit.ly/cplsolar

Join us for a conversation with Cat Bohannon, PhD, author of Eve, one of CPL's Best Books of 2023! In her book, Cat Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex. Monday, May 13. More: bit.ly/catbohan

It’s #TeacherAppreciationWeek & we want to give a huge thank you to the Teachers in the Library. From study tips to college applications, TILs are meeting students where they are in their academic journey and helping students succeed in and out of school. bit.ly/429T0Ua

Join us during #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth with a screening of the PBS documentary The Jewish Americans, which looks at the lives, times, and cultural impact of Jews in the United States, from Sid Caesar to Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Click here to learn more: bit.ly/filmja

Visibility is a crucial part of developing as a young adult, so in honor of #JewishAmeircanHeritageMonth , we felt it would be important to share a list of books starring Jewish teens. Click here to check them out: bit.ly/jahteens

As we celebrate #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth we would like to spotlight #JewishExcellence in recent fiction and non-fiction literature! Click here to check out our list: bit.ly/jahadults

🎉Let the countdown begin🎉We are just 10 DAYS away from #Summer50 Fest at the United Center on Saturday, May 18. Join us and Wards365 to get signed up for summer programming and youth jobs! RSVP for this FREE festival here: bit.ly/4aWwVgI

By 2065, Asian Americans are projected to be the largest ethnic group in the country, but how much do you really know about their histories and traditions? Join the Chinese American Service League to learn all about them. Learn more here: bit.ly/cplaanhpi

Join Menghua Guan as she plays the Chinese zither (Guzheng): a 21-string plucked instrument with more than 2500 years of history! You and your family will feel transported as you listen to this majestic instrument. Learn more here: bit.ly/cplaanhpi

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Don't miss an interactive #StoryTime all about endangered animals with librarian Megan and her friends at the Lincoln Park Zoo! We’ll sings songs like sea lions, rhyme like rhinos and share books like bison. Learn more here: bit.ly/cpllpz

Join staff from CPL’s Vivian G. Harsh Archive and Woodson Adult Services to learn how to care for your family's recipes for years to come. We'll share tips on how to store and care for recipe cards, cutouts, clippings, cookbooks and more. Register: bit.ly/cplprsrv

Showdown this Saturday, May 11! CPL and the Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild will run a #MarioKart 8 Deluxe tournament. Plus, SquidWest will be hosting, a #Splatoon 3 meetup. Semi-finalists will get a chance to play on the Auditorium stage! Learn more: bit.ly/guss3

We are so proud to join Wards365 for Summer50 Fest at the United Center. This is a great opportunity to get signed up for summer programming and youth jobs. Make sure you have a plan for Summer 2024. Learn more and RSVP for this FREE festival here: bit.ly/4aWwVgI

Don't miss a magical night of #Hula dancing at Avalon Branch! The Zen Life & Meditation Center will present ancient and modern hula for 45 minutes with 15 minutes of group participation on Saturday, May 11, 2 – 3 PM. All ages are welcome. More details: bit.ly/hulalife

Do you want to Learn English? Chicago Public Library offers #ESL courses across the city, making it accessible to anyone who wants to learn! All languages welcome. Find the perfect course for you here: bit.ly/cplesl

Join #Medicare teacher Grace Kwon to learn the ABCD’s of Medicare to understand the difference between parts and plans, compare Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements, explain the basics of Part D (prescriptions) and understand 2024 updates. Register: bit.ly/abcmedi

avery r. young, Chicago's first #PoetLaureate will lead a chi-soul workshop designed for any writer, from beginners to experienced, to build #Poems and #Poetry manuscripts centered on the times and tales of Chicago. Sunday, May 5.

Register: bit.ly/cplchisoul

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