Book Club Celebration

Gather up your book club and come down to Harold Washington Library Center’s Winter Garden for a celebration of reading and the joy of discussing books with others! Not a member of a book club? We can pair you with one on site!

This year's Book Club Celebration includes a number of fun activities, including:

An Author Panel featuring Rebecca Makkai, Toya Wolfe, and David Ellis, moderated by author Keir Graff from 5:15-6:10pm

Literary Trivia from 6:15-6:45pm

Literary Volunteer Fair featuring organizations such as Sit Stay Read, the Jane Addams Resource Center, Literacy Chicago, and more

Literary themed crafts offered by our friends from Mixed Mediums

Mini library featuring new additions to The Reading Set

Mocktails from UnMuddled Bartending

and more!

How to Attend:

Registration is requested. Doors to the Winter Garden open at 5p.m., and admission is first come, first served (400 capacity).

Accessibility

Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email [email protected] to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.

This event is part of the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season, exploring the book Orbital by Samatha Harvey.