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Why We Love the Summer Learning Challenge: The Gardner Family!

September 18, 2018

| By Kat Rothstein

| Tags: Earth Explorers, Family Activities, Maroon Village, Summer Learning Challenge, The Gardner Family

It may be back to school this month, but its never too early to mark your calendars early for next year's program! Check out our interview with Gardner family and how they made the Summer Learning Challenge a BIG part of their family's summer.

Meet YA Author, National Treasure and This Year’s Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Recipient – Judy Blume!

September 18, 2018

| By Kat Rothstein

Categories: Featured, Other

| Tags: author interview, Authors, Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner, In the Unlikely Event, Judy Blume, sandburg award recipient

What do scribbles, passion and a little bit of magic have in common? Based on our interview with Judy Blume, it seems like it might just be the recipe for literary genius. On October 9th, we will be honoring Judy Blume at the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner, celebrating her contributions to the literary world …

Get Your Geek On for Trivia Night

September 13, 2018

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Associate Board, One Book One Chicago

| Tags: Lagunitas Brewery, One Book One Chicago, Sci fi, Trivia Night

Do you have what it takes to be Trivia Night Champs? Join us on October 23 for a night of friendly competition and beer - all for a good cause. (Hint: Read up on sci-fi!)

Be Kind campaign; Flowers for Dreams and Chicago Public Library foundation

Choose to be Kind

September 10, 2018

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Other

| Tags: Be Kind, Flowers For Dreams, philanthropy

One simple act of kindness can cause a ripple. On week 2 of the #BeKind campaign, we learn how to project kindness outward. Happy reading!

This above all…To thine own self be Kind

September 6, 2018

| By Rica Bouso

Categories: Other

| Tags: Be Kind, Flowers For Dreams, philanthropy, Self-compassion

We are kicking off our #BeKind campaign by starting within. After all, it is only when we are compassionate to ourselves that we can truly give compassion to others. Here are 5 simple ways you can practice self-compassion.

Why We Love the Summer Learning Challenge: The Gardner Family!

Meet YA Author, National Treasure and This Year’s Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Recipient – Judy Blume!

Get Your Geek On for Trivia Night

Choose to be Kind

This above all…To thine own self be Kind

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