Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair
Schedule
Tue Jul 09 2024 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
American Writers Museum | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Indulge your literary impulses at Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair! Mix and mingle with fellow bookworms, share your favorite titles, and discover new ones. From cozy mysteries to epic adventures, there's something for every reader to discover and enjoy!
- Shop at pop-up book stands from some of our partner organizations. Organizations to be announced!
- Challenge your friends to a game of ring toss, test your aim at cornhole, or try your hand at other fun carnival games.
- Compete with friends old and new in our Summer Reading Trivia and test your knowledge of school-age books.
- Make your own bookmark at our craft table.
- Explore our special exhibit, Level Up: Writers & Gamers (opening May 24), which explores how Americans use role-playing and video games to define and respond to our culture.
- Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, The Paperback, a refreshing limoncello cocktail. Non-alcoholic options available as well.
Cap off your literary adventure at Get Lit: Grown-Up Book Fair with a toast to the power of storytelling and the joy of reading!
Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit!
A limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions, please email our Education Team at [email protected].
Buy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door.
Funds raised at this event will go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. .
Where is it happening?
American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 6.00 to USD 25.00