North Lawndale Reads Christmas Party

Our annual North Lawndale Christmas Party has moved! Join us at UCAN (3640 W. Fillmore St.) on December 21st from 1-4pm for free books, toys for kids, pictures with Santa, food, fun, and some magical surprises to celebrate the holidays.

Half Off Sale at Open Books Logan Square & West Loop!

We're celebrating our incredible customers with the return of the Half Off Sale! Open Books Logan Square is turning two years old and we're so thankful for all the support from our community of book lovers and literacy enthusiasts that we're having a half off sale at both Logan Square and West Loop locations. All used books will be half price on Saturday, January 18th Read More

All Locations Closed

Due to cold temperatures, we will be closing Open Books Pilsen, Logan Square, and West Loop on Monday, January 20th and Tuesday, January 21st.

After School Youth Programming at Open Books North Lawndale

Bring your friends and join us on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons! Our drop in program helps youth explore their interests through arts and crafts, creative writing, comic creation, and experimentation! Open to all 4th-8th grade students.

After School Youth Programming at Open Books North Lawndale

Bring your friends and join us on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons! Our drop in program helps youth explore their interests through arts and crafts, creative writing, comic creation, and experimentation! Open to all 4th-8th grade students.

Sensory Saturdays Family Program at Open Books North Lawndale

Drop in on Saturdays to explore literacy through your senses! Connect with your family and community through stories, arts and crafts, music, STEAM and movement activities, and free books! Bring the family, all ages are welcome!

After School Youth Programming at Open Books North Lawndale

Bring your friends and join us on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons! Our drop in program helps youth explore their interests through arts and crafts, creative writing, comic creation, and experimentation! Open to all 4th-8th grade students.