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November 21-22, 2009
10am - 7pm

Open Books
213 W. Institute Pl.


The Chicago + Franklin stop on the Brown and Purple lines is a block away, and multiple bus routes are handy as well. Check www.transitchicago.com for full schedules. Metered street parking and pay lots also available nearby.


Join us for stories, songs, special events, and shopping as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our flagship bookstore and literacy center!

Saturday, November 21


                               

10:30 - Children's Storytime (suggested ages: 2-4)

11:00 - Fairy Tale Puppet Show by Blackbird Theatre Company

11:30 - Children's Author Event
Glennette Tilley Turner, Underground Railroad Historian

2:00 - Author Event - Young Adult Panel
Moderated by Veronica Bond, Gapers Block
Featuring:
James Kennedy
Daniel Kraus
Adam Selzer
Claire Zulkey

3:30 - Children's Bookmaking and Crafts

5:00 - Author Event - Mystery/Thriller panel
Moderated by Veronica Bond, Gapers Block
Featuring:
Kevin Guilfoile
Libby Fischer Hellmann
Marcus Sakey


Sunday, November 22


                                           
11:30 - 12: 30 - Children's Bookmaking and Crafts

Noon - 5:00 - The Kohl McCormick StoryBus

1:00 - Children's Author Event
Ilene Fine with rescue dogs Brandy & Val

2:00 - Reading and Q&A session with Joe Meno

3:30 - WeWrite Participants Open Mic

5:00 - Author Event - Poetry panel
Moderated by Don Share, Senior Editor of Poetry
Featuring:
Kristy Bowen
Michael Kadela
Kathleen Rooney