The Black Literature Collective, which is the official book club of ROYAL Media, will has a panel discussion of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye on Thursday, October 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm. The Black Literature Collective meets on the last Thursday of the month at Open Books West Loop.
Join, ChiWriMo, the Chicago chapter of NaNoWriMo, for the Kick Off Party to National Novel Writing Month ( aka NaNoWriMo) at Open Books West Loop from 2:00-5:00 pm. We will also have Weekly Write-Ins every Sunday with ChiWriMo as you write your way to that monthly goal of 50,000 words for NaNoWroMo.
Join, ChiWriMo, the Chicago chapter of NaNoWriMo, for the Kick Off Party to National Novel Writing Month ( aka NaNoWriMo) at Open Books West Loop from 2:00-5:00 pm. We will also have Weekly Write-Ins every Sunday with ChiWriMo as you write your way to that monthly goal of 50,000 words for NaNoWroMo.
Join Open Books and Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday, October 30 at the Auditorium Theater. She’ll connect with audiences in a conversation about a story that’s personal, raw, detailed and surprisingly funny. She’ll take you with her on her journey and talk about What Happened, what’s next, and what’s on your mind. What you’ll see will be her Read More
Join Open Books and Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday, October 30 at the Auditorium Theater. She’ll connect with audiences in a conversation about a story that’s personal, raw, detailed and surprisingly funny. She’ll take you with her on her journey and talk about What Happened, what’s next, and what’s on your mind. What you’ll see will be her Read More
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
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
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
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
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.