Open Books West Loop
Open Books West Loop is open for walk-in business!
10:30am-6pm Monday through Sunday
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Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017
Newcity Best of Chicago 2016
Time Out Chicago Love Chicago Award 2016
Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Award 2016
Chicago Magazine Readers’ Choice Best of Chicago 2015
Open Books West Loop is a friendly, full service neighborhood bookstore: over 60,000 books in dozens of genres, a dedicated kids and young adult section with 10,000 books, plenty of comfy chairs and reading nooks, watchlist and ordering services, and more, all to support our literacy programs in Chicago.
Events
Check out Open Books community, bookstore, and fundraising events across the city of Chicago!
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Open Book Club
Looking for a friendly group of readers and a lively discussion? Open Book Club meets from 6:15-7:15pm on the second Tuesday of each month. No RSVP required. See you there!
Book Search
Looking for something in particular? Fill out this quick search form and we'll see what we can find for you.
Your Event Here
Have something in mind for our store? Tell us about it! We love hosting book events, small concerts, and more. Just email us with your idea.
Volunteer With Us!
Volunteers make everything we do possible, from helping customers find books through sorting through brand-new donations. See the details and get started!
Rent Our Space!
Looking for a colorful and creative venue for a party or meeting? Our store is available! See the details and contact us to discuss dates.
Got Books to Donate?
Wonderful! We've got a 24/7 drive-up dropbox right in back of the store, or are happy to take small donations in the store during business hours. Thank you!
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