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Pilsen, Chicago

Open Books - Pilsen

Open Books Pilsen caters to customers of all ages and interests, and offers a truly unique payment model. All children's and YA books are 100% FREE to everyone, and customers can NAME THEIR OWN PRICE on adult books. This "pay-what-you-want" policy makes our inventory more accessible, and also allows customers to ponder what the "value" of books (in every sense of the word) means to them personally. Shoppers will find quality, popular titles across every major genre and subject matter, as well as one-of-a-kind hidden gems.."

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Upcoming Events

Oct24
college essay writing workshops at open books
Community EventPilsen, Chicago

Workshop Series: College Application Readiness Program

Oct 24 – Nov 14Open Books - PilsenFree

Open Books and the University of Illinois-Chicago are hosting three workshops focused on college application essay writing starting October 24th! Saturday, October 24 | 11-2pm Session 1: Intro to college application essays Saturday, November 7 | 11-2pm Session 2: One on one help with college essay draft Saturday, November 14 | 11-2pm Session 3: One on one help with final college essay draft The workshop series is for high school students who want to know more about how to write a college application essay and would like one on one support with their drafts. Workshops are open to students living and going to high school on the westside and southwest side of Chicago.

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