Free Bilingual Storytime for Children at Open Books Pilsen!

Join us on Saturday, March 7 for a free bilingual for kids at Open Books Pilsen!
 
We are celebrating the approaching Spring. We will be reading and singing about the season, plants/planting, bugs, and all of the fun things that we can do in the Spring. Super fun crafts will also be taking place!
 
Storytime is free and open to all, especially pre-readers and their families, caretakers, and friends!
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Back To School Block Party at Open Books Pilsen

Open Books, 2nd District Illinois State Representative, Theresa Mah, and 25th Ward Alderman Byron Sigcho Lopez invite you to a Back To School Block Party at Open Books Pilsen!

We will be giving away free backpacks, books, school supplies, giving out free haircuts, and more to gear up for the school year! There will be food, drinks, music, a special storytime, as well as arts & crafts! This event is co-sponsored by:

Chicago Children’s Museum
El Valor
SER Central States
Mural Park
ESDC
National Museum of Mexican Art
Gads Hill Center
ChicaGO Commons
Contratiempo
Frida Kahlo Community Organization
& more! RSVP NOW SO WE HAVE A GOOD COUNT!

Garage Sale at Pilsen Open Books

All kids books will be $1, all paperbacks $2, and all hardcovers $3. You can also fill up an entire box of books (35-40 books total) for only $40! The sale runs 10 am – 5 pm on all dates. Special discount box for teachers also available! No other deals or discounts can be used during this time.

Open Books Pilsen is located at 905 W. 19th St.
312 243 9776
[email protected]

**No other deals apply during this sale**

Halloween/Día de los Muertos Storytime & Book Giveaway in Pilsen

On October 27 from 11 am – 12 noon, Open Books Pilsen welcomes all to a very special Halloween & Día de los Muertos Storytime! There will be live music, bi-lingual Storytime readings, book giveaways, arts & crafts, and more! Special prizes for those wearing costumes, this is open to all-ages!

Game of Thrones Trivia Night

To the most Noble House in all Westeros,

We are pleased to invite you to the King’s Landing in West Loop’s Open Books for a grand evening of the finest event this side of the Narrow Sea. Join the Queen for trivia of our history as recorded by Grand Maester George R. R. Martin.

Kindly arrive in your best Westeros, Medieval, or Chicago attire at 5:30 in the evening to register your House for the Maester’s trivia, which will begin in the throne room at 6:30.

Pose for your royal portrait as the Queen allows you to briefly sit on the Iron Throne. Enjoy Dornish wine and spirits in exchange for donations to the Night’s Watch. The first 30 in attendance will leave King’s Landing with your very own dragon egg.

Send a raven to your Allied Houses to gather together for this most excellent evening and win the great honour of First Place of Trivia.

We look forward to your presence. All proceeds support Open Books literacy and book programs.