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The Champion of the Open Books Classic is...
Thank you to everyone who voted in the first Open Books Classic!
Pride and Prejudice bested American Gods in our literary bracket. Next March, we'll see if this classic can keep its title!
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April Specials
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Twenty percent off
Plays and Poetry, my gosh!
What delights to buy!
Don't miss out on our other specials! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Virtual Book Drive for Literacy
In this month's store window display, you'll see our Poe-tree, with a bookcase below its leaves (of grass?).
The next time you're in the store, help us fill the shelves by making a $5 to literacy!
With every donation, you can choose a title from our basket of virtual book spines and place it on the shelves.
Can't make it to the store? Donate here!
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Are You Game?
Meet other book-lovers and play your favorite strategy, board, or card games at Open Books. Choose from ours or bring your own!
April 20
5-7 pm
Game Night will be on 3rd Wednesdays of each month. And did we mention there'll be fresh popcorn?
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Puppet Show Storytime
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Come see the puppets As they laugh, play, and sing out May first, 1 pm. FREE |
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"A book is a garden, an orchard, a storehouse, a party, a company by the way, a counselor, a multitude of counselors."
- Charles Baudelaire
Dear Friends,
All through April at Open Books,
Plays and Poems get second looks.
Our walls boast color and, this month, art,
From young and old and young at heart.
Inside the store, two trees grow,
With prose and poems by those who know,
That books bought here means cash well spent,
Funding programs for our students.
April is National Poetry Month and we'll be displaying poems written by students who have recently visited us for our Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips! Their magnificent work will be displayed on one of two "Poe-trees" that have sprouted in our store. This is just one way to witness the creative storytelling that a purchase at the Open Books store funds. While you are here, you can stock your own poetry collection by taking advantage of our month-long 20% discount on Poetry and Theater books or simply browse some of the artwork we will have in store for our very first Open Books: Open Gallery event. It's going to be a colorful, creative month at Open Books! We can't wait to see you here!
Kevin Elliott
Bookstore Manager
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Make The Case!
Open Books is hosting its first-ever bookcase-decorating contest and fundraiser, Make the Case! Join us on your own, or as part of a bookcase team, for a night of inspiration and creativity!
Teams (including groups from Catalyst Ranch and Best Western River North) will embellish bookcases to the theme of Reading, Writing, and the Power of Used Books. Their works of art will be judged by Chicago literary scenesters, including novelist Patrick Somerville and Chicago Tribune social media editor Amy Guth.
Along the way, everyone will enjoy Haymarket craft beer, Piece pizza, live music, the awesome Bizarre Bazaar, discounts to the bookstore (right next door) and more!
At the end of the event, our fine judges will award prizes based on creativity, execution, and fidelity to the theme. Then, Open Books will fill the bookcases and donate them to partner nonprofit organizations across the city. Help us put books in the hands of people without access to them, and have a great time doing it. Join us at Make the Case! Friday, May 13th 6-9 pm Enclave 213 W. Institute Pl. $35 individual tickets $400 team registration Learn more, buy tickets, and register your team now!
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Open Books: Open Gallery
Join the Open Books Associate Board as we transform our beloved bookstore into a gallery showcasing the talents of local artists Stephen Coates and Meghan McCook!
Enjoy a glass of wine. Buy beautiful artwork.
And surround yourself with the ARTISTIC power of used books. Proceeds will help support Open Books' literacy programs.
Friday, April 15
5-9 pm
FREE
Learn more about the Associate Board here!
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Members Only
The Open Books store has an exclusive club, and you're invited to join! Our membership program is a great way to give to Open Books AND get something fantastic in return. This month, we're upping the ante by adding to the long list of membership perks.
As a member, you'll enjoy:
- $10 coupon for every $100 spent in store
- 10% daily discount on store purchases
- Member Mondays: 20% store discount
- Membership May: 25% store discount
- Open Books T-shirt or tote bag ($20 value)
- Early entry to special Open Boxes and Half Off sales
- Free gift wrapping on store purchases
For $75 (or $50 if you are a teacher, student, or senior), all the well-earned pride of being an Open Books member will be firmly in your grasp!
Don't hesitate: Join today!
Questions? Let us know! members@open-books.org |
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Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that operates an extraordinary bookstore, provides community programs, and mobilizes passionate volunteers to promote literacy in Chicago and beyond. We enhance lives through reading, writing, and the STORED-UP power of used books. The store is conveniently located at 213 W. Institute Pl. in River North, 1 block north of the Chicago/Franklin Brown/Purple stop, and is open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 7pm
and Sunday from 12noon - 6pm.
Learn more about it at http://www.open-books.org/store! |
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