Our incredible corps of talented volunteers make everything we do possible. Whether you want to help middle-schoolers write slam poetry, become a reading partner to an eager-to-learn 2nd grader, or surround yourself with piled-high bookshelves in our two retail locations, we can’t wait to meet you and find the perfect match.
On Thursday, November 9th we will be closing early (7pm) for a private event. Thank you!
On Thursday, November 9th we will be closing early (7pm) for a private event. Thank you!
Join us at 10 am every Thursday and Saturday for Storytime with Ms. Nancy and friends at our Open Books West Loop location. Come for the Books and Songs stay Read More
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!
Ms. Nancy & Guitar Pat will be MCing Saturday Storytime guests children's author Pam Saxelby & Junior League of Chicago's The Mad Hatters at 10:00 AM followed by a Matt Read More
Ms. Nancy & Guitar Pat will be MCing Saturday Storytime guests children's author Pam Saxelby & Junior League of Chicago's The Mad Hatters at 10:00 AM followed by a Matt Read More
Ink & Blood Writing Duels return to Open Books West Loop Saturday, November 11 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Dress up in masquerade and yell your edits at the screen to the two phantom Read More
Ink & Blood Writing Duels return to Open Books West Loop Saturday, November 11 from 6:30-9:00 pm. Dress up in masquerade and yell your edits at the screen to the two phantom Read More
Have you taken the challenge to tackle writing 50,000 in 30 days this November for National Novel Writing Month (aka NaNoWriMo)? ChiWriMo, the Chicago chapter of NaNoWriMo, will be hosting Weekly Read More