Personal Best Writer’s Jam: As Easy As PB&J Third Thursdays Open Books 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: As Easy As PB&J Third Thursdays Open Books 5:00 – 7:00 pm 1st hour: writing exercise + writing time + sharing 2nd hour: workshop/writing time for personal projects

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, August 19 at 7:00 pm.

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, August 19 at 7:00 pm.

Positron Chicago & Think Galactic present a book discussion digging into themes and topics from Butler's groundbreaking SciFi/Fantasy work. You need not have read everything she's written, or even more than one book, but if you're interested in her work and ideas as a whole, come and join the group at Open Books West Loop Read More

Positron Chicago & Think Galactic present a book discussion digging into themes and topics from Butler's groundbreaking SciFi/Fantasy work. You need not have read everything she's written, or even more than one book, but if you're interested in her work and ideas as a whole, come and join the group at Open Books West Loop Read More

Join us on August 27-28 for Open Books Pilsen’s second bi-annual Garage Sale! All kids books will be $1, all paperbacks $2, and all hardcovers $3. Plus, you can fill up an entire box of books (35-40 books total) for only $40! The sale runs 10 am – 4 pm on both dates.

Join us on August 27-28 for Open Books Pilsen’s second bi-annual Garage Sale! All kids books will be $1, all paperbacks $2, and all hardcovers $3. Plus, you can fill up an entire box of books (35-40 books total) for only $40! The sale runs 10 am – 4 pm on both dates.

Visit Hopewell Brewing at 2760 N. Milwaukee for their Back to School Bash on 8/27 in the taproom. 10% of proceeds will benefit Open Books. + FREE Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits + American Bocce Co. + Luft Balloons + $1 off pints of Field Day

Visit Hopewell Brewing at 2760 N. Milwaukee for their Back to School Bash on 8/27 in the taproom. 10% of proceeds will benefit Open Books. + FREE Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits + American Bocce Co. + Luft Balloons + $1 off pints of Field Day