Closed for Labor Day

Please Note that Open Books will be closed on Labor Day. We will return to normal hours on Tuesday at 9:00 AM.

Creative Writing Club

The Creative Writing Club at Open Books is our weekly program for young writers to sharpen their literary skills. An hour and a half full of creative games, writing time, and feedback from peers awaits you! We’re looking forward to forming a community of young writers who can inspire each other and write the next Read More

Thursday Storytime

Open Books West Loop Storytime is now focused on age specific programming. LAPSIT (0-2) 10:00-10:20 AM      Bubble Time Readings Songs/Rhymes PRESCHOOL (3-5) 10:30-10:50 AM Reading Songs/Rhymes/Movements Arts & Crafts

Saturday Event

Open Books West Loop Storytime is now focused on age specific programming. LAPSIT (0-2) 10:00-10:20 AM      Bubble Time Readings Songs/Rhymes PRESCHOOL (3-5) 10:30-10:50 AM Reading Songs/Rhymes/Movements Arts & Crafts

Bilingual Storytime- Pilsen

Join Open Books Pilsen the first Saturday of every month for a bilingual storytime from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

Book Club- Chicago Nerd Social Club

Join Chicago Nerd Social Club for a discussion of Severance written by Ling Ma at Open Books West Loop on Monday, September 9 at 6:30 PM.

Open Book Club

Join Open Book Club for a discussion of Conversations With Friends written by Sally Rooney on Tuesday, September 10 at Open Books West Loop at 6:15 PM.

Creative Writing Club

The Creative Writing Club at Open Books is our weekly program for young writers to sharpen their literary skills. An hour and a half full of creative games, writing time, and feedback from peers awaits you! We’re looking forward to forming a community of young writers who can inspire each other and write the next Read More