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    Chicago Public Library
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    Aug 17
    Thank you to everyone who showed up and contributed to a great Queer Radical Fair! This year, we welcomed hundreds who participated in a dance party featuring local musicians and DJs, a fashion show with collections from local teen designers and more. ‘Til next time!
    1) A young person smiles radiantly showing off their Queer Radical Fair outfit. 2) Two young people in front of a Queer Radical Fair step and repeat. 3) Chicago Public Library staff smile behind an engagement table full of YOUmedia swag. 4) Two young people show off their Rainbow Cone ice cream. 5) TRQPiTECA plays music at their DJ table. 6) A pinboard holds a variety of Queer Radical Fair button pins.
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    Chicago Public Library
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    Aug 10
    Chicago, you made this Summer at CPL one for the books. From board books to chapter books, novels to nonfiction, thank you for reading with us. We hope you enjoyed participating in our reading challenges and attending our special events. 'Til next time!
    1) A boy full of joy is submerged in bubbles. 2) A family smiling at the Woodson Regional Library Summer at CPL Kickoff. 3) A boy concentrates on playing a video game outdoors. 4) A performer sings and plays guitar on a stage. 5) A teen with a huge smile shows off their Summer at CPL shirt.
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    Chicago Public Library
    @chipublib
    Aug 6
    It’s your last chance to see "Praise & Protest" at the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection Gallery at Woodson Regional Library. The exhibit explores CPL's archival records from the Chicago Black Renaissance. "Praise and Protest" runs until August 27. chi.gov/praiseandprote…
    Archive photo from the American Negro Exposition showing a man standing in the Chicago Coliseum during exposition construction.
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    Chicago Public Library
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    Aug 3
    Want to be part of history? CPL is still accepting letters to America in honor of America's 250th anniversary. Letters can contain reflections, critiques, hopes and stories and will be added to CPL's permanent archival collection. Learn more: chi.gov/letterstoameri…
    Library patrons sitting around a table writing letters as part of CPL’s Letters to America initiative.