Open Books Associate Board Info Session

Want to join the Open Books community? The Associate Board is the perfect place for young professionals looking to impact literacy in Chicago (especially those who are unable to join us as daytime volunteers). At this info session, you'll learn more about Open Books' programs and stores, and how the Associate Board is integral to Read More

Do Not Submit

Everyone has a story to tell. Do Not Submit wants to hear your story. Open Books West Loops hosts a Personal Storytelling Open Mic on every First Wednesday of the month through Do Not Submit West Loop. The floor is yours to tell your story or just sit back & enjoy the longstanding tradition of Read More

Free

Do Not Submit

Everyone has a story to tell. Do Not Submit wants to hear your story. Open Books West Loops hosts a Personal Storytelling Open Mic on every First Wednesday of the month through Do Not Submit West Loop. The floor is yours to tell your story or just sit back & enjoy the longstanding tradition of Read More

Free

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.

Make The Case 2017

A fun-filled evening of art, competition and literacy support through reading, writing and the power of used books!

45$

Make The Case 2017

A fun-filled evening of art, competition and literacy support through reading, writing and the power of used books!

45$

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.

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.