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 9
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“Meeting the Muse” Writing workshop with poet Cynthia Gallaher. Oriole Park branch library, 7454 W. Balmoral, 312-744-1965. 2 PM
SUNDAY 10
TUESDAY12
Tara Bray Smith reads from her memoir, West of Then: A Mother, a Daughter, and a Journey Past Paradise. Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark, 773-769-9299. 7:30 PM
Anthony Bourdain presents Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking. Borders Books & Music, 830 N. Michigan, 312-573-0564. 7 PM
