Educator Info
We’re delighted to offer a range of exciting programs for all levels. Have a question about any of our programs or a suggestion for a new one? Let us know at [email protected]!
Program | Grade Levels | Location | Days/Times | |
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Storytime One-on-one reading with volunteer mentors. |
Pre-K | Open Books West Loop | Thursdays and Saturdays from 10-11am |
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Reading Buddies One-on-one reading with volunteer mentors. |
2nd-3rd grades | Schools | Varies by location |
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Wordshops 2.5 hour creative nonfiction writing and performance field trips for 3rd-12th graders |
3rd-12th grades | Open Books West Loop | Tuesdays-Fridays from 10am-12:30pm |
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Creative Writing Club Drop-in after-school writing club. |
4th-12th grades | Open Books West Loop | Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm |
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Publishing Academy An intensive writing workshop experience that takes students from blank page to finished – and published – novel. |
8th-12th grades | Open Books West Loop | Summer intensive: Mondays-Thursdays, 9am–12:30pm July 9 to August 9. Rest of program: Second Saturday of each month from September-April. |
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Book Grants Free books for students, educators, and nonprofit partners. |
All ages, from pre-readers through adults. | Citywide |