The city’s annual literary festival continues through October 30, with readings and book signings by local and national writers, poets, and scholars as well as discussions, lectures, workshops, and children’s activities at bookstores, public libraries, and other venues. All are free unless otherwise noted. For more information call 312-747-4300, see www.chicagopubliclibrary.org, or contact the hosting venues.
SATURDAY 16
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“Literary Chicago” Guided tour departing from the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington, 312-742-1190, $50. 10 AM to 3 PM
“Creating an Effective Writing Group” Workshop with Lisa Rosenthal, author of The Writing Group Book. Lincoln Park branch library, 1150 W. Fullerton, 312-744-1926. 11 AM
Neal Samors and Richard Cahan present Real Chicago: Photographs From the Files of the Chicago Sun-Times. Barnes & Noble, 1441 W. Webster, 773-871-3610. 3 PM
Dennis Foley offers The Streets and San Man’s Guide to Chicago Eats. Oriole Park branch library, 7454 W. Balmoral, 312-744-1965. 7 PM
Robert Ledermann discusses Chicago’s State Street Christmas Parade. Edgebrook branch library, 5331 W. Devon, 312-744-8313. 7 PM
