Events Tue Oct 07 2008
Great American Book Drive
Coming up in a few weeks on October 26, Open Books is hosting their Great American Book Drive. All day, the non-profit bookstore is accepting donations of used books from everyone, so if you've been wondering how to clear out some space on your shelves this would be a really great time to get those books together and get them out of your house. All you have to do is get them to Open Books - volunteers will take them off your hands or out of your car for sorting and boxing. And if you can't get them there, you can sign up to have Open Books make a house call to pick up your books from you. All the proceeds of used book sales go to funding literacy programs throughout the city.
More importantly, Open Books is still in need of volunteers for the Drive. If you've got a few hours to spare on that Sunday, fill out their volunteer form and pick a morning or afternoon shift to donate your time. Tasks include everything from greeting to sorting to boxing and loading. Then spread the word to your friends (you can print out flyers and postcards) and bring your own books along to take part in what will surely be a great Drive. Have questions? Call 312-239-6649 or email info[at]open-books[dot]org to get more information.
- Veronica Bond
Lena Younger's husband has passed away, and as Lena and her family wait for a $10,000 life insurance check, they dream of leaving their tiny Chicago apartment and starting new lives. This groundbreaking play won a New York Drama Critics Circle Award when it was first produced in 1959.
