Chicago Writers Resist!

On January 15th, 2017, joining over 50 cities worldwide, Chicago “Writers Resist” Threats to Free Expression and Democracy with eight City of Neighborhoods events. CHICAGO, Illinois, December 23, 2016 – On January 15, 2017, the date of Martin Luther King’s birth, over 75 Chicago authors will join writers across the United States and worldwide, coming together Read More

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Ink & Blood: Writing Duels

The next Ink and Blood: Writing Duels is Saturday, February 4 from 6:30-9:00 pm at Open Books West Loop. Oops- I've said too much about this secret society that masquerades and hides its competing writers so you do not know whose spectral prose you are rooting for as it unfolds live before your eyes on Read More

Ink & Blood: Writing Duels

The next Ink and Blood: Writing Duels is Saturday, February 4 from 6:30-9:00 pm at Open Books West Loop. Oops- I've said too much about this secret society that masquerades and hides its competing writers so you do not know whose spectral prose you are rooting for as it unfolds live before your eyes on Read More

Verses, Vibes & Visions: Live Lit Fundraiser for Open Books!

Join us on Friday, February 10th for an evening of LIVE LIT with CHICAGO'S FINEST on stage as we raise funds for the Open Books Organization! Come enjoy laughs, music, poetry, storytelling and FREE WINE as we kick off Valentine's Season at the beautiful Kusanya Cafe! FEATURING: Corey Camphor - Musician, vocalist & songwriter James Read More

$10

Verses, Vibes & Visions: Live Lit Fundraiser for Open Books!

Join us on Friday, February 10th for an evening of LIVE LIT with CHICAGO'S FINEST on stage as we raise funds for the Open Books Organization! Come enjoy laughs, music, poetry, storytelling and FREE WINE as we kick off Valentine's Season at the beautiful Kusanya Cafe! FEATURING: Corey Camphor - Musician, vocalist & songwriter James Read More

$10

Storytime Guests: The Mad Hatters

Open Books West Loop is excited to have the Junior League of Chicago Mad Hatters join Ms. Nancy for Saturday Storytime. The Mad Hatters will be on at 11:00 am after our regular Saturday Storytime on Saturday, February 11 at Open Books West Loop, 651 Chicago, IL 60661

Storytime Guests: The Mad Hatters

Open Books West Loop is excited to have the Junior League of Chicago Mad Hatters join Ms. Nancy for Saturday Storytime. The Mad Hatters will be on at 11:00 am after our regular Saturday Storytime on Saturday, February 11 at Open Books West Loop, 651 Chicago, IL 60661

Vals For Vols!

The event that many have been waiting for, Vals for Vols, is right around the corner. We would love it if you all were able to attend and mingle with the volunteers! Mark your calendar for "Vals for Vols" - Our annual Valentine's party for volunteers: When: Thursday, February 16th from 5-8pm  Where: Open Books West Loop. Why: To have a fun filled evening of celebrating all the Read More

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