Open Books’ annual fundraiser Team Bookin’ It, brings together runners and virtual runners in support of literacy. TBI is part of the Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon, July 21-22 at Grant Park. The race includes a 5K on Saturday, July 21 and a 10K and Half Marathon on Sunday, July 22.
Read-Aloud Book Club has selected White Teeth by Zadie Smith for their Wednesday, July 25 get together at 6:15 PM.
Personal Storytelling Open Mic from 6:30-8:30 PM with Do Not Submit at Open Books West Loop.
Tonks & The Aurors return to Open Books West Loop w/ Lauren Fairweather for a Wizard Rock Concert! 12:30-1:30 PM Teen Writing Workshop w/ Wizards in Space 1:30-3:00 Wizard Rock Concert
Chicago Nerd Social Club has selected Jade City by Fonda Lee for their Book Club on Monday, August 13 from 6:30-7:30 PM.
Open Book Club will be discussing News of the World by Paulette Jiles on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:15 PM.
Read-Aloud Book Club has selected Charlotte's Web by E.B. White for their Wednesday, August 22 get together at 6:15 PM.
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!
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, and feedback from peers awaits you! We’re looking forward to forming a community of young writers who can inspire each other and write the next Read More
Personal Storytelling Open Mic from 6:30-8:30 PM with Do Not Submit at Open Books West Loop.