Through our public programs that engage hundreds ages 6 to 75+ annually, free browsing hours at our Humboldt Park Reading Room, 6,000+ publication collection, and open source catalog, we aim to put the construction of community narratives into the hands of the community.
Whether it's access to stories from your own backyard that have been left out of the record, grassroots research workshops to learn how to uncover these stories for yourself, or exhibitions and discussions to connect people across communities to each others' lived experience, we offer opportunities to explore the city's past, present and future through primary sources and bring your own expertise to the table.
For inquiries about programs or partnerships, email us at info@readwritelibrary.org.
Read/Write Library operates on a hub and spoke model with a public reading room in Humboldt Park and Pop Up Library programs throughout Chicago (and beyond!) in collaboration with organizations who are deeply embedded within their communities.
Hungry for Stories is a monthly book club about the Chicago point of view, as constructed (and dismantled) by some of the city’s most divergent writers, artists, editors and publishers. We're growing a community committed to reading outside their comfort zones.
Read/Write Library is a unique destination for Chicago area students, organizations, tours and (just starting!) companies interested in getting deeper exposure to culture of the city.
We're hitting the road! Bring a mini version of our Pop-Up Libraries to your indoor and outdoor events this summer via the BiblioTreka.
