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March Specials
All Month:
20% off
all Irish History and Women's Studies books.
Don't miss out on our other specials! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Poetry At
Open Books!
Join us and the Poetry Foundation for
Poetry Off the Shelf
with David Baker
Friday, March 26
6 pm
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Children's Storytime!
We've expanded our storytime! Join us every Saturday and Wednesday at 11am in our Children's Section for a hour of storytelling led by our talented volunteers!
Also, back by popular demand, Blackbird Theatre Company will be returning on Saturday, March 27 for an extra special Puppet Show Storytime! Who doesn't love puppets?
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Do You Have A Book Club?
Why not hold your meeting at the Open Books Store?
E-mail store@open-books.org today to reserve your space!
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Enjoy Open Books membership benefits and support literacy NOW!
Join today!
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Volunteer Craft Night Returns!
Calling all crafters! We will be decorating a fantastic
array of book-related goods to be sold at Open Books, and we would love to
have your help!
March 24
5-7 pm
Please RSVP by emailing Ava (azeligson@open-books.org) and
letting her know you'll be joining us.
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Have you moved? Changed email addresses? Altered your schedule for volunteering?
Let us know at
updates@open-books.org!
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Dear Open Books friends,
In ancient Rome, March was the first month of the year. It makes you wonder whether the Romans experienced Chicago winters too. In the book and literacy world, March isn't a bad month to start off the year. In addition to being the beginning of spring, when we can all finally take our favorite book and sit in the park while we spend the hours reading, March also celebrates two holidays near and dear to us. March 2 marks the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to children of all ages as Dr. Seuss, and is also Read Across America Day! I don't think I have to say much more about that one! Maybe those Romans were on to something. Be sure to stop in the store this month to see our new book recommendations and let us know what you've been reading!
Kevin Elliott
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Looking For A Reason To Explore Your Artistic Side?
Open Books is looking for painters young and old for an exciting mural painting and book signing party!
Phil Yeh, often called the Godfather of the Modern American Graphic Novel, has teamed up with Chicagoland cartoonist Geoff Bevington and Belgian copper lace artist Lieve Jerger to create one of the most unique children's books of our time: a delightful story for all ages that shows kids the wonderful things they can do with their lives without using a remote control or electronics of any kind.
In page after page of Steve The Dog & The Winged Tiger, some of the best landmarks of Chicagoland are shown in timeless storybook style -- and on March 19 and 20, visitors will not only have the opportunity to buy one of 1500 signed, numbered, limited edition copies, but will get to meet the artists and join in as they paint an unbelievable mural on the wall of the Open Books store!
Friday, March 19
Saturday, March 20
11am - 5pm
Special Storytime with Phil Yeh:
March 20
11am
FREE
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Rare And Wonderful
A limited first edition William Faulkner collection signed and numbered by the author? A second edition of Virginia Woolf's Orlando? An Omelette Cookbook illustrated by Hilary Knight (famous for illustrating the children's series Eloise)? This is just a small sampling of what you'll find in Open Books' Rare & Wonderful section, located in our comfy Fireplace Lounge. Whether you're looking for that perfect gift or an impressive addition to your collection, we add new curiosities nearly every day. Come check it out! |
Movie Night Continues At Open Books!
 STORM
Hannah Maynard, prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, is leading a trial against a former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army who is accused of the deportation and later killing of dozens of Bosnian-Muslim civilians. When a key witness commits suicide, it looks like the case will unravel. But Hannah refuses to give in. Described as "harrowing, provocative and deeply probing," by the L.A. Times, STORM won the Amnesty International Film Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival
Thursday, March 18
6 pm
In the Open Books Literacy Center
Suggested donation: $5 (includes popcorn...and a 15% discount on purchases at the Open Books store before and after the film!) |
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