Special Open Book Club with Author Jac Jemc

We're excited to announce a very special session of Open Book Club in March, featuring Chicago writer Jac Jemc. Jemc will join us to discuss her latest collection of short stories, A Different Bed Every Time.A Different Bed Every Time seamlessly blends the fantastic elements of fairy tales and personal subjects of modern fiction. Jemc's Read More

Special Open Book Club with Author Jac Jemc

We're excited to announce a very special session of Open Book Club in March, featuring Chicago writer Jac Jemc. Jemc will join us to discuss her latest collection of short stories, A Different Bed Every Time.A Different Bed Every Time seamlessly blends the fantastic elements of fairy tales and personal subjects of modern fiction. Jemc's Read More

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

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