Three award-winning Chicago bookstores,
over 150,000 books for sale,
and 100% of proceeds help support literacy.

Open Books West Loop

Visit Open Books West Loop

Open Tuesday – Thursday, 12pm – 6pm; Friday – Sunday, 10:30am – 6pm
*Closed on Mondays*

651 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60661
(312)475-1355 ext.2008

[email protected]

Open Books Pilsen

Visit Open Books Pilsen

May 8, 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT:
Our Pilsen store will be closed from May 10th to May 25th for SPRING CLEANING and will re-open on May 26th to welcome you all again. During this time, donations will also be paused so please plan your book donation drop-offs accordingly.

Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am-6pm
*Closed on Mondays*

905 W. 19th St.
Chicago, IL 60608

(312) 475-1355

[email protected]

All Kids Books Free Everyday! Adult titles are pay-what-you-want.

Open Books North Lawndale

Visit Open Books North Lawndale

Sat 11am-3pm

3812 W. 16th St.

Chicago, IL 60622

No phone–come see us!

[email protected]

Open Books Logan Square

Visit Open Books Logan Square

Our Logan Square location will close to the public on March 1st.

Thank you for three amazing years in the Logan Square neighborhood – we have loved every minute of serving our neighbors, local book lovers, and supporters. You can read our recent announcement about this from Open Books’ Executive Director, Jennifer Steele, here.

We will share updates on our social media throughout February about opportunities to shop with limited hours, but otherwise we hope you come out to our other locations to continue supporting our work.

2068 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

Are you interested in volunteering in our stores? Please email [email protected] to hear about current openings and to get started!