Mitchell Elementary ReadThenWrite Author Launch

Join us on June 13 as we toast our students on becoming newly published authors! The amazing kids at Mitchell Elementary's ReadThenWrite program will be reading and signing copies from the collection of their writing at Open Books West Loop.

Open Book Club

Our Book Club will be discussing Lauren Groff's Fates and Furies on Tuesday, June 14 from 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm. Come discuss Groff's "astounding portrait of a marriage. With all the elements of Greek Tragedy, Mathilde escapes her dreadful childhood when she marries Lotto, who believes his destiny is to fill the Great American Read More

Open Book Club

Our Book Club will be discussing Lauren Groff's Fates and Furies on Tuesday, June 14 from 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm. Come discuss Groff's "astounding portrait of a marriage. With all the elements of Greek Tragedy, Mathilde escapes her dreadful childhood when she marries Lotto, who believes his destiny is to fill the Great American Read More

Personal Best Writer’s Jam

Writers are welcome to gather and work together at Open Books West Loop for Personal Best Writer's Jam. Join us on the third Thursday of every month! 5:00 – 7:00 pm 1st hour: writing exercise + writing time + sharing 2nd hour: workshop/writing time for personal projects

Personal Best Writer’s Jam

Writers are welcome to gather and work together at Open Books West Loop for Personal Best Writer's Jam. Join us on the third Thursday of every month! 5:00 – 7:00 pm 1st hour: writing exercise + writing time + sharing 2nd hour: workshop/writing time for personal projects

Lavender Voices

Lavender Voices lifts up the voices of queer women in Chicago through storytelling and community. Each night we meet brings new perspectives, new art forms, and new experiences. If you’re a storyteller yourself or a lover of stories, join us this month on Friday, June 17 at 7:00 pm.

Lavender Voices

Lavender Voices lifts up the voices of queer women in Chicago through storytelling and community. Each night we meet brings new perspectives, new art forms, and new experiences. If you’re a storyteller yourself or a lover of stories, join us this month on Friday, June 17 at 7:00 pm.

Half Off Sale at Open Books West Loop

On June 18-20, all used books at Open Books West Loop are 50% off! Doors open at 9:00 am; Open Books Members can come in early on Saturday, June 18 starting at 8:00 am for first dibs on our stock. Not an Open Books Member? Buy your membership here!

Half Off Sale at Open Books West Loop

On June 18-20, all used books at Open Books West Loop are 50% off! Doors open at 9:00 am; Open Books Members can come in early on Saturday, June 18 starting at 8:00 am for first dibs on our stock. Not an Open Books Member? Buy your membership here!

Jody Lynn Nye Reading & Signing at Open Books West Loop

Open Books West Loop is extremely excited to have Jody Lynn Nye in store on Saturday, June 25 at Noon for a book signing and Q&A for the latest title in Robert Asprin's Myth series Myth-Fits! Jody will be joined by Silver Phoenix Entertainment, publisher of Myth-Told Tales comic book. Join us for an afternoon of fun Read More