NaNoWriMo- Weekly Write-Ins

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 Write-Ins every Sunday this November at Open Books West Loop to help you check-in and support you with your NaNoWriMo needs and goals.

Open Books New Volunteer Info Session

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.

Open Books New Volunteer Info Session

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.

West Loop Store Closes at 7pm

On Thursday, November 9th we will be closing early (7pm) for a private event. Thank you!

West Loop Store Closes at 7pm

On Thursday, November 9th we will be closing early (7pm) for a private event. Thank you!

Storytime at Open Books West Loop

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!

Storytime at Open Books West Loop

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 for the Memories!

Saturday Storytime- Anniversary Extravaganza!

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 Baron of Future Hits at 11:00 AM.

Saturday Storytime- Anniversary Extravaganza!

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 Baron of Future Hits at 11:00 AM.

Ink & Blood Writing Duels

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 writers hidden in the bookstore competing for your vote as they type improved stories based on your suggestions.