One Book, One Chicago

to our amazing event with the Black Hawk Performance Company, sharing Native American dance, story and culture. Watch the video of the program online:

Black Hawk Performance Company Join us for a special evening with Chicago’s Black Hawk Performance Company. Founded in 1984 by Zuni/Isleta singer, dancer and award winning artist, the late...

Looking for a great read? Celebrate the recent explosion in Native American literature with these notable books.

Recent Native American Literature - Chicago Public Library Recent Native American Literature by ChiPubLib_Adults - a staff-created list : Celebrate the recent explosion in Native American literature with these notable books.

to our wonderful event with the Native Media Dream Team, a group of Chicago Native youth telling stories through filmmaking. Watch the event online at

Native Media Dream Team Film Screening Native Media Dream Team presents a film screening of their work reflecting the lives and experiences of Chicago’s Native youth. This event is co-sponsored by...

Want to read more Native American writers? Explore some of the classics of Native American writing with this list of notable books.

Classic Native American Literature - Chicago Public Library Classic Native American Literature by ChiPubLib_Adults - a staff-created list : Explore some of the classics of Native American writing with this list of notable books.

to our fantastic keynote event with Tommy Orange, author of There There. Watch the conversation on our YouTube page

2023 OBOC Keynote: Tommy Orange, author of There There Tommy Orange, author of There There. Orange will be in conversation to discuss his career and the book. We’ll also discuss the importance of Native American ...

LAST CHANCE to discuss There There with other readers at CPL is this Wednesday night at 6:30pm. Join us online for a Zoom book club discussion. Register now: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6537d6e3c9295c4a00703ac8

Did you enjoy listening to There There on audiobook this season? You may enjoy this list of audiobooks featuring Native American stories, a search for identity and home, linked short stories, multiple narrators, and a strong sense of place.

If You Liked There There - Chicago Public Library There There by ChiPubLib_Adults - a staff-created list : These novels and short story collections on audiobook feature Native American stories, urban poverty, a search for identity and home, linked short stories, multiple narrators, and a strong sense of place.

Reminder, tonight at 5:30pm, our partners at The Art Institute of Chicago host a discussion of There There at the museum. Register to join https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6529a9678fffe94c00c6ad45

Hey procrastinators, there's still a chance for you to discuss There There with other readers! Join us on Zoom this Saturday at 10am for a book club discussion. Register at https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/65411f4f8fffe94c00c918b3

Today is ! Did you know that Chicago Public Library Foundation is the non-profit partner which provides funding for the One Book, One Chicago program? We're often asked how people can show their support of OBOC - find out more about how you can help the CPL Foundation at their website https://cplfoundation.org/

Our partners at The Art Institute of Chicago will host a discussion of There There and look at related artwork at the museum on Thurs 11/30 at 5:30pm. Register to attend https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6529a9678fffe94c00c6ad45

TODAY at 2pm, Blackstone branch will show the second part of the PBS Native America series. Come out for this free screening of an award winning documentary -
https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9ee5a7c6130008fd305

Next week, on Thursday 11/30 our partners at The Art Institute of Chicago will host a discussion of There There and look at related artwork at the museum at 5:30pm. Register to attend https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/6529a9678fffe94c00c6ad45

This Sunday, Blackstone branch will show the second part of the PBS Native America series. Come out for this free screening of an award winning documentary - https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9ee5a7c6130008fd305

Want to explore Native American stories with your kids? Here are our recommendations for for Kids 2023 https://buff.ly/48B8B3R to explore Native American stories with your kids? Here are our recommendations for for Kids 2023 https://buff.ly/48B8B3R #

One Book One Chicago for Kids 2023 - Chicago Public Library One Book One Chicago for Kids 2023 by ChiPubLib_Kids - a staff-created list : Celebrate Native American heritage with these great books for kids.

There are still a few more chances for you to discuss this year's OBOC selection, There There by Tommy Orange, with other readers. Check our website for dates and times and register to join us!
https://www.chipublib.org/obocbookclubs

If you liked There There, check out these recommendations - these novels and short story collections feature Native American stories, urban poverty, a search for identity and home, linked short stories, multiple narrators, and a strong sense of place.

If You Liked There There - Chicago Public Library There There by ChiPubLib_Adults - a staff-created list : These novels and short story collections feature Native American stories, urban poverty, a search for identity and home, linked short stories, multiple narrators, and a strong sense of place.

We have three film screenings for you to enjoy today - PBS's Native America at Blackstone branch, The Thick Dark Fog and The Warrior Tradition at Budlong Woods branch. Join us - details at www.onebookonechicago.org

Today's your final chance to see Native American Storytelling by Chief White Winnebago! Starts at 11am at Uptown branch so come down and bring the family!
https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9e9cdc0034200700861

Some great photos from Wednesday night!

Tomorrow, Saturday 11/18, at Uptown branch, don't miss Native American Storytelling with Chief White Winnebago! It all starts at 11am and is appropriate for all ages! https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9e9cdc0034200700861

Wow, what an amazing night we had last night at the Harold Washington Library Center, seeing Tommy Orange and Donna Seaman in conversation on our stage! If you missed it, you're in luck, because you can watch the video online

OBOC Keynote Event: Tommy Orange, author of There There Tommy Orange, author of There There. Orange will be in conversation to discuss his career and the book. We’ll also discuss the importance of Native American ...

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Join us at 6pm for our Keynote event with Tommy Orange, author of There There, in conversation with Donna Seaman of Booklist. Seating is first come, first served, and we'll open doors around 5:30pm. https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9e2aa9efc3700a6e81e

We are just ONE DAY AWAY from our OBOC Keynote with Tommy Orange! Don't miss your chance to hear from the author of There There, live on stage at Harold Washington Library Center.
https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9e2aa9efc3700a6e81e

Join us for our OBOC keynote event this Wednesday 11/15 at 6pm at Harold Washington Library Center! Tommy Orange, author of There There, joins us to discuss the book, his career and what's next for him. Seating is first come, first served. This event will also be broadcast on CPL's YouTube and Facebook. https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9e2aa9efc3700a6e81e

Happy Sunday! We have lots of great events for you today, including a history talk Chicago Convenes, film screenings of The Warrior Tradition, Rumble, and Smoke Signals. Join us! Details: http://www.onebookonechicago.org

Happy Saturday! We have lots of wonderful events today, including a presentation from Chief White Winnebago on the history of the HoChunk Nation, a screening of The Thick Dark Fog, and a book discussion of There There. Details at www.onebookonechicago.org

Learn about The Warrior Tradition this Veterans Day weekend - come to Walker branch Sunday at 1pm for a screening of this acclaimed documentary about the story of Native Americans in the U.S. military. The film chronicles the accounts of Native American warriors from their own points of view - stories of service and pain, of courage and fear. Join us Sunday for this important film - https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9cafa7afd2900296518

Friday afternoon, urbanologist Max Grinnell hosts a walking tour - Bridges, Tunnels and Trains, Oh My! - tracing the ways that various people have created their transit and pathways over centuries. Starts at noon on Friday! https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9a1aa9efc3700a6e812

Discuss There There online with other readers! Join us for a Friday afternoon book discussion on Zoom - all are welcome! Register: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/653032768fffe94c00c75c89

Psssst! We are just one week away from our OBOC Keynote event with Tommy Orange, author of There There, appearing on the Harold Washington Library stage! Make your plans to join us! https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9e2aa9efc3700a6e81e

TONIGHT at 6pm, come see films made by Chicago Native youth, members of the Native Media Dream Team, and hear from the filmmakers! https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9c2cdc0034200700858

This Saturday, learn about the history of Chicago area Native American tribes with Chief White Winnebago in his presentation "A Brief History of the Reintroduction of the Native Americans into Illinois". Learn history, see artifacts, and hear stories of the HoChunk nation. It all starts at 1pm at West Belmont branch on Sat 11/11! https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9c7fa7afd2900296516

Join us this Wednesday at Harold Washington Library Center for a film screening and discussion with Native Media Dream Team. See films produced by Chicago Native youth and hear their stories. https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9c2cdc0034200700858

There are film screenings at several CPL branches today of great films about Native Americans, including Rumble and The Thick Dark Fog. Visit www.onebookonechicago.org for times and locations!

Today at 1pm, West Lawn branch hosts Singing Bird and the Importance of Native American Women in Illinois History, Don't miss it! https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9b85a7c6130008fd2f9

Looking for a great movie to watch this weekend? Check out this list, Indigenous Voices in the Movies, and explore the artistry of Native American and Indigenous filmmakers from around the world.

Indigenous Voices in the Movies - Chicago Public Library Indigenous Voices in the Movies by ChiPubLib_Adults - a staff-created list : Explore the artistry of Native American and Indigenous filmmakers from around the world.

Tonight's the night! We are so happy to be hosting a mainstage performance with Chicago's Black Hawk Performance Company! Come out to Harold Washington Library Center at 6pm - free and open to all! Learn about American Indian people through music and dance with this group made up of intergenerational performers, and sponsored by the American Indian Association of Illinois.

https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9b35a7c6130008fd2f7

REMINDER: Today at 12:15 Join our partners at Northeastern Illinois University for an open conversation on Tommy Orange's There There, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences Education Program. All are welcome!

NEIU presents: Digressions: Open Conversation on Tommy Orange's There There Join Northeastern Illinois University for an open conversation on Tommy Orange's There There, hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences Education Program (CASEP) English 102. Refreshments will be provided. How to Attend This event takes place in person on campus at Northeastern Illinois University....

Reminder, tomorrow, Thursday at 6pm, we're thrilled to be hosting a mainstage performance with Chicago's Black Hawk Performance Company! Learn about American Indian people through music and dance with this group made up of intergenerational performers, and sponsored by the American Indian Association of Illinois.

https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/64f7f9b35a7c6130008fd2f7