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Bilingual Storytime with El Paseo Community Garden/Cuento bilingüe con Jardín Comunitario El Paseo

We are happy to partner with our neighbors at Open Books to host a bi-lingual Storytime in Spanish with related activities to follow. Visit Open Books for FREE kids books! They accept large book donations too! You can make small family-friendly book donations in our little book libraries at the garden. ______________________________________________________ Estamos felices de Read More

Franklin Park Christmas Party and Toy Giveaway

Inviting all families to Franklin Park (4320 W. 15th) for a special Christmas Party and Toy Giveaway! There will be a Santa for families to take pictures as well as food and drinks! Following the party, a community bike ride from Franklin Park to Stone Temple (3622 W Douglas Blvd) on Dec. 18th for Light Read More

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Open Books & Laugh

Open Books & Laugh is BACK for a night of standup comedy supporting Open Books. Join us at Laugh Factory on Friday, September 16th!

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Franklin Park Christmas Party

Free toys and books plus pictures with Santa, food, and activities for kids!

Tinkering Tuesdays @ Open Books North Lawndale

Join us after school at Open Books North Lawndale (3812 W 16th St. Chicago, IL 60623) for Tinkering Tuesdays! Open to all 4th-8th graders, this free drop-in program lets you explore your creativity through hands-on activities like art making, creative writing, letter beading, and more. Whether you want to tinker and build or write and Read More

Play on Words! at Open Books North Lawndale

Join us after school at Open Books North Lawndale (3812 W 16th St. Chicago, IL 60623) for Play on Words! Open to all 4th-8th graders, this free drop-in program lets you explore your creativity through hands-on activities like art making, creative writing, letter beading, and more. Whether you want to tinker and build or write Read More

Sensory Saturdays at Open Books North Lawndale

Families are welcome to join us at Sensory Saturdays, where caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore literacy through your senses! Drop-in for hands-on creative play, art and movement activities, plus free books for the whole family. This program is free for all ages and will be hosted on Saturdays from 11am - 3pm Read More

Pilsen Location Open at 12pm

Open Books Pilsen (905 W 19th St. Chicago, IL 60608) will open at 12pm due to the Chicago Marathon street closures