Chicago Nerd Social Club Pi(e) Day Celebration

t’s that time of year! The Chicago Nerd Social Club is putting together their love of Pie with their love of Pi. Their annual Pi(e) Day event is here! Math makes them hungry, so in an event to celebrate everyone’s favorite transcendental number they couldn’t leave out pie the dessert, THEY aren’t irrational! They are Read More

The Ink & Blood Dueling Society’s 1 Year Anniversary

The Ink & Blood Dueling Society:A writing event centered on healthy competition, absurd theatrics, and clandestine traditions. This secret dueling society has roots in ancient Egyptian, Germanic, and Peruvian cultures. Ink & Blood brings the lost art of writing duels to the city of Chicago with all the energy, art, and passion expected from such Read More

The Ink & Blood Dueling Society’s 1 Year Anniversary

The Ink & Blood Dueling Society:A writing event centered on healthy competition, absurd theatrics, and clandestine traditions. This secret dueling society has roots in ancient Egyptian, Germanic, and Peruvian cultures. Ink & Blood brings the lost art of writing duels to the city of Chicago with all the energy, art, and passion expected from such Read More

Storytime

Join us for free storytime every Thursday morning at 10am! Books vary, but will be age-appropriate for little listeners.

Storytime

Join us for free storytime every Thursday morning at 10am! Books vary, but will be age-appropriate for little listeners.

Dr. Seuss Day at Open Books!

Join Open Books on March 28 from 11 – 1 for a colorful celebration of Dr. Seuss! Families are welcome to drop by Open Books River North (213 W. Institute Place) for coloring activities, readings, cake,
 and a 20% discount on children’s books—plus an interactive story time from the Mad Hatters, and Seussical crafts from Read More

Free

Dr. Seuss Day at Open Books!

Join Open Books on March 28 from 11 – 1 for a colorful celebration of Dr. Seuss! Families are welcome to drop by Open Books River North (213 W. Institute Place) for coloring activities, readings, cake,
 and a 20% discount on children’s books—plus an interactive story time from the Mad Hatters, and Seussical crafts from Read More

Free

Team Bookin’ It Kickoff Meeting

Interested in racing to support Open Books? Please join us for the Team Bookin' It info session and kickoff meeting. Monday, April 13th at 6pm in the Open Books Store for more information on training plans, fundraising ideas, runner perks, and more!  This year's race will be the Chicago Rock 'n' Roll 10K and Half Read More