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Open Books
Basic Information
Address: 213 W. Institute Place
Suite 207
Chicago, IL
60610
Phone Number: (312) 475-1355
Fax Number: (312) 276-4748
Email: info@open-books.org
Director: Stacy Ratner, Executive Director and Erin Walter, Literacy Director
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Additional Information
Causes Served: Literacy
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Various
Ages for Volunteer: Various
Hours of Service: M-F; 9am-5pm
Minimum Hours Required: Varies
Days of Service: Weekdays; special events
Mission Statement:
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.
Open Books has a MISSION: to enrich lives through reading, writing, and the inspiring power of used books.
Program History:
Open Books has four signature programs:
• Adventures in Creative Writing field trips (4th-12th grades);
• Open Books Buddies reading mentor program (during or after school for 2nd grade+);
• WeWrite creative and professional writing workshops for adults; and
• VWrite college and career writing and mentoring for teens.
Events:
Open Books participates in events all around the city. For more information about what we're up to, check out http://www.open-books.org/events