Sinfonietta @ Chicago Public Library

BOOK CLUBS Co-Presented with CPL/Richard M. Daley Branch

City of Stories: Radical History of the West Side Reading Group

Whether by speaking with a neighbor who has lived in the ever-changing neighborhood for decades, following historians like Sherman "6figga Dilla" Thomas, or researching the history of the West Side for yourself,  it’s evident that the Garfield, Humboldt, and West Humboldt Park communities have little known, yet, very rich histories.

From the Young Lords to the Black Panthers, the West Side of Chicago has a deep-rooted history of organizing in the name of activism, community building, justice, growth, and equality. Please join Chicago Public Library and the Chicago Sinfonietta, as we read, learn, and discuss the radical histories of the West Side. This event is part of Chicago Public Library's Summer Reading Program.

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 15 - JULY 20, 4:30-5:30 PM | Richard M. Daley Branch Meeting Room and via ZOOM

From the Bullet to the Ballot: The Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party and Racial Coalition Politics in Chicago by Jakobi Williams (MORE INFO)

THURSDAYS, JULY 14 - AUGUST 4, 3:30-4:30 PM | Richard M. Daley Branch Meeting Room and via ZOOM

Young Lords: A Radical History by Johnanna Fernandez (MORE INFO)

CANCELLED - WEDNESDAYS AUGUST 10 -31, 2:30-3:30 PM | Richard M. Daley Branch Meeting Room and via ZOOM

Know Who You Are: A Spiritual Guide to Eradicating Anxiety, Depression, and Dis-ease by Courtney Martin (MORE INFO)