Chicago Public Library

Nobody does summer like Chicago! With over 600 parks (thanks, Chicago Park District!) and more than 20 miles of lakeshore, Chicago has plenty of natural wonders to explore. Don’t know where to start? Join us for Chapter Six of Summer at CPL: Nature for walking tours, story times and more at your local park, community garden or library. Get started here: chi.gov/summeratcpl

How close are you to finishing the Summer at CPL adult reading challenge?

Two patrons at CPL’s Manning Branch completed their logs — and won a free hat!

Want to participate? Learn more about Summer at CPL here: chi.gov/summeradults

🎆Happy 250th Birthday, America! Join CPL for a lineup of events and initiatives that amplify Chicago’s diverse stories and voices, helping all residents explore and reflect on what it means to be American. Get started: chi.gov/america250

Join us for a celebration of queerness, fashion, self-expression and community!

Teens are invited to join us for our annual Q***r Radical Fair. The event will feature a fashion show highlighting teen designs, a dance party featuring TrQpiteca, a photo booth by Colectivo Multipolar and other activities, plus free refreshments (while supplies last)!

Register here: chi.gov/Q***rRadicalFair2026

Thursday, July 30
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ping Tom Memorial Park

The Q***r Radical Fair is brought to you by YOUmedia ’s Radical Fit Fashion Incubator program, Sky Cubacub of Rebirth Garments, Vieve of Vulpinic and Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks initiative.