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| Apr ’24 |
| 27 |
| 12:00 pm |
Independent Bookstore Day – Saturday, April 27, 2024
Quimby’s is celebrating Independent Bookstore Day this year in 2 great ways! We’re a stop on the annual IBD Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl, and we’re also featuring an in-store event with Bianca Xunise in discussion with Jessica Hopper to celebrate the release of PUNK ROCK KARAOKE.
About the 2024 Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl
Yet again, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages! More than 40 independent bookstores in the greater Chicago area—from Lake Forest to Beverly, and Naperville to the Loop—are collaborating on our annual Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl, which encourages book lovers to indulge in bookstore tourism by visiting 10 or more stores in a single day.
The annual challenge is being held again on Independent Bookstore Day (IBD), which is a one-day national party celebrating indie book stores on the last Saturday in April. Each store creates its own unique events—including guest authors, special kids’ story times, readings, contests, giveaways, and special sales.
How to Participate…
Select your first bookstore and receive a passport and your first stamp.
Now check out the map—which lists all the participating stores—and start planning your route!
Additional bookstores you visit throughout the day will provide you with a stamp with no purchase required! (However, showing them some love today, too, would of course be a very cool thing to do.)
And to remind you of the goals:
• Visit TEN stores in one day and get 10% off at all participating bookstores for an ENTIRE YEAR!
• Visit FIFTEEN stores in one day and get 15% off at all participating bookstores for an ENTIRE YEAR!
After visiting 10 or 15 participating bookstores, on your last bookstore visit show your passport and receive a limited edition pin!
Readers are encouraged to post a snapshot of themselves and their Independent Bookstore Day haul on social media with the hashtag #TEAMINDIE and #ChiLoveBooks.
See chilovebooks.com for more info about IBD in Chicago, including info about tickets for 3 bus routes to different stores.
Stay posted for more #IBD24 surprises!
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| Mar ’24 |
| 23 |
| 3:00 pm |
Zine Club Chicago: My Own Private Chicago Cartography Zine Workshop
3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024
Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave.
Free!
This month, Z marks the spot at Zine Club Chicago’s cartography-inspired zinemaking event, led by producer Cynthia E. Hanifin. We’ll each be creating a personal map of an area in Chicago we love and transforming it into a mini zine!
Please join us for Zine Club Chicago: My Own Private Chicago Cartography Zine Workshop at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23 right here at our shop. Free!
We’ll provide zinemaking supplies and snacks. Feel free to bring your own maps, photos, and other materials for inspiration!
Zine Club Chicago is a mask-supportive environment; we’ll have masks available if you’d like to wear one. Please note that seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Zine newbies and longtime enthusiasts alike are always welcome at Zine Club Chicago. This free monthly event series is produced by Cynthia E. Hanifin and sponsored by Quimby’s Bookstore. Anna Jo Beck designs our monthly flyers, created our logo, and made our Zine Club Chicago Shout-Outs site, where folks can peruse and recommend zines we’ve discussed at our events.
Facebook event here. More info on the Zine Club Chicago social media channels: @zineclubchicago
Image description: A flyer featuring hand-drawn personal notations and stickers on a 1975 CTA map and the text: “Zine Club Chicago: My Own Private Chicago Cartography Zine Workshop; 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024; Quimby’s Bookstore, 1854 W. North Ave.; Free!; More info: quimbys.com”
