Writers & Readers

Deepen your craft and connect with Chicago’s vibrant literary community. Explore our workshops to refine your writing, attend readings to discover new voices, and delve into our archives to experience poetry’s rich history.

Online Learning

Stream videos from our digital event series, Blue Hour recordings, and more

Blue Hour Workshop series

Join Blue Hour, a monthly poetry reading with an open mic, two featured poets, and a generative writing workshop

Reading Series Archive

Explore over 50 years of Chicago poetry readings and events with our digital archive

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