Silent Bookstore Night

Schedule

Sun Dec 21 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Zora's Place | Evanston, IL

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A quiet, cozy, deeply introvert-friendly evening in the stacks
About this Event

For one night only, Zora's Place transforms into the sacred, silent, bookish haven your overstimulated December brain has been craving.

No chit-chat.

No forced mingling.

No awkward small talk about holiday plans.

Just quiet companionship, warm light, and the soft rustle of pages turning.

Bring your current read, your journal, or simply yourself. We’ll provide the vibes and let you melt into your own world with other book lovers doing the same.

What’s Included:

  • 3 hours of uninterrupted quiet reading time
  • Limited-edition Zora's Place bookmark
  • 10% off books and gifts purchased that evening

Rules of the Night (in the best way possible):

  • Whispering is okay
  • Regular talking? Not so much
  • Phones on silent, please
  • Respect your neighbor’s silence
  • Bookstore joy welcomed

Perfect for:
Introverts, cozy season enthusiasts, overwhelmed moms, readers who crave solitude with community, and anyone who wants a gentle retreat without leaving the city.

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Where is it happening?

Zora's Place, 2223 Washington St., Evanston, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 9.31

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