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Hive Book Arts

Hive Center for the Book Arts is a place to learn and celebrate the book arts: paper making, printmaking, bookmaking, writing, and reading.

We work to make the book arts available to everyone, and build community through these shared experiences.

Though our home base is at 840 Custer in Evanston IL, our workshops, exhibitions, programs, and events are popping up all over the North Shore, Chicago, and online. Do join us!

hive center for the arts

Upcoming Events

Sep21
Out North Reads
Book ClubGenderEvanston

Out North Reads

7:00 PM • Monday, September 21, 2026Hive Book Arts$10

Join Out North Reads for a discussion of Box Hill—exploring leather culture, identity, desire, and queer community. 21+ welcome. Set against the backdrop of Britain's leather scene in the 1970s and 1980s, Box Hill explores themes of desire, power exchange, self-discovery, identity, and belonging through the eyes of a young man navigating a transformative relationship. The novel offers a unique lens into queer history and culture while raising timeless questions about connection, autonomy, and authenticity. Whether you're part of the leather community, interested in LGBTQIA+ literature, or simply looking to connect with others through meaningful discussion, you'll find a welcoming and judgment-free space at Out North Reads. No formal literary background is required—just bring your thoughts, curiosity, and an open mind.

Oct12
ETW logo
Adult BeveragesEvanston

Eat Their Words: A Culinary and Literary Adventure Book Club

7:00 PM • Monday, October 12, 2026Hive Book Arts$55

Eat Their Words is a food-focused book club featuring literature and memoirs written by chefs, foodies, and other food lovers, where the content of the book is curated into a culinary experience by various guest chefs and restauranteurs. Each month, we will read a book and discuss it during an evening event where the book is brought to life through a custom food experience or special meal, curated and produced by Hive’s ETW Coordinator, Chef Toni Salazar Camphouse. Food, drinks, and thoughtful conversations are included in your ticket price, and copies of the books can be purchased through our page at Bookshop. Eat Their Words is presented in partnership with various phenomenal culinary collaborators, depending on what we’re reading and eating. Please note that if cost is a barrier to entry, you can use the promo code "ETW 2026" at check out for $10 off.

Nov9
ETW logo
Adult BeveragesEvanston

Eat Their Words: A Culinary and Literary Adventure Book Club

7:00 PM • Monday, November 9, 2026Hive Book Arts$55

Eat Their Words is a food-focused book club featuring literature and memoirs written by chefs, foodies, and other food lovers, where the content of the book is curated into a culinary experience by various guest chefs and restauranteurs. Each month, we will read a book and discuss it during an evening event where the book is brought to life through a custom food experience or special meal, curated and produced by Hive’s ETW Coordinator, Chef Toni Salazar Camphouse. Food, drinks, and thoughtful conversations are included in your ticket price, and copies of the books can be purchased through our page at Bookshop. Eat Their Words is presented in partnership with various phenomenal culinary collaborators, depending on what we’re reading and eating. Please note that if cost is a barrier to entry, you can use the promo code "ETW 2026" at check out for $10 off.

Dec14
ETW logo
Adult BeveragesEvanston

Eat Their Words: A Culinary and Literary Adventure Book Club

7:00 PM • Monday, December 14, 2026Hive Book Arts$55

Eat Their Words is a food-focused book club featuring literature and memoirs written by chefs, foodies, and other food lovers, where the content of the book is curated into a culinary experience by various guest chefs and restauranteurs. Each month, we will read a book and discuss it during an evening event where the book is brought to life through a custom food experience or special meal, curated and produced by Hive’s ETW Coordinator, Chef Toni Salazar Camphouse. Food, drinks, and thoughtful conversations are included in your ticket price, and copies of the books can be purchased through our page at Bookshop. Eat Their Words is presented in partnership with various phenomenal culinary collaborators, depending on what we’re reading and eating. Please note that if cost is a barrier to entry, you can use the promo code "ETW 2026" at check out for $10 off.