Read-Aloud Book Club
Get into the Halloween Spirit as Read-Aloud Book Club does a selection of Edgar Allan Poe.
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Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club at Open Books is our weekly program for young writers to sharpen their literary skills. An hour and a half full of creative games, writing time, Read More
Storytime- Open Books West Loop
Join us at 10 am every Thursday and Saturday for Storytime at our Open Books West Loop location. Come for the Books and Songs stay for the Memories!
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Halloween/Día de los Muertos Storytime & Book Giveaway in Pilsen
On October 27 from 11 am - 12 noon, Open Books Pilsen welcomes all to a very special Halloween & Día de los Muertos Storytime! There will be live music, bi-lingual Storytime readings, book giveaways, arts & crafts, and more! Special prizes for those wearing costumes, this is open to all-ages!
Alec Nevala-Lee & Uncanny Magazine: Diversity in Science Fiction Panel
From Astounding to Uncanny: The Journey to Diversity in Science Fiction- Join Alec Nevala-Lee (author of Astounding: John W. Campbell, Isaac Asimov, Robert A. Heinlein, L. Ron Hubbard and the Read More
NaNoWriMo- Kick Off Party
Join the ChiWriMo Team before National Novel Writing Month starts for a Kick Off Party at Open Books West Loop!
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Make The Case 2018
Make The Case, Chicago’s famous bookcase-decorating competition to benefit local students, is back! Presented by Open Books’s Associate Board, Make The Case is a fun-filled evening where teams go head-to-head to decorate the coolest, most creative bookcase in three hours. Spectators cheer on the teams; enjoy food, drinks, music; and submit their votes for the best case. At the end of the evening, the winning team receives fabulous prizes and bragging rights for a year.
NaNoWriMo- Weekly Write-In
Join The ChiWriMo Team on Sundays for National Novel Writing Month Weekly Write-Ins at Open Books West Loop.
Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club at Open Books is our weekly program for young writers to sharpen their literary skills. An hour and a half full of creative games, writing time, Read More
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Storytelling Open Mic at Open Books West Loop. Share your Story or Come & Enjoy!