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Barrington, IL, USA

Barrington, IL, USA

📚Welcome to the Barrington, IL Chapter for The Silent Book Club📚
📕A Book Club Without the Pressure
📗 No Assigned Reading (Your Book + Your Pace)
📘 Meet at & Support Local Businesses
📙Socializing Not Required

Our goal is to create a community for book lovers and readers who want to pick their own books and read at their own pace while still sharing the experience with like minded friends!

That’s the beauty about SBC! There is no assigned reading or deadlines. Simply bring you and your reading of choice to a scheduled event, grab a drink or treat (location permitting), and get lost in your reading for an hour or so. There will be an opportunity to chat and share with others at the end, but that is never required.
Meeting locations will vary, be sure to check the details for each scheduled meeting. If you have any location suggestions, please let us know.

We look forward to reading with you soon 🤍📚

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Chicago, IL (Dorothy Downstairs)

Chicago, IL (Dorothy Downstairs)
For the Chicago queers who bring a book to read at the bar! We'll be meeting the 2nd Sunday of every month at Dorothy Downstairs at 6pm. During Silent Book Club hour, Dorothy will be playing instrumental music at a slightly lower volume than normal and will keep the lights at a key higher than usual, simply transitioning out after the hour is complete.

At 7pm on Silent Book Club nights, find our Curator, Charlie, at the bar or head to the bed lounge for an optional social moment about books, reading and all things queer. Or, just keep reading! 
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Woodstock, Illinois

Woodstock, Illinois
Calling all introverts and bookworms!

We are the Woodstock, IL chapter of Silent Book Club-- a book club where you read what you want, no discussion required. If you like good books, good drinks, and good company, then this is the place for you.

Check us out on IG for more information.
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Springfield, IL

Springfield, IL
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, relax in the serene surroundings, and let the pages transport you to new worlds. Green View Springfield Silent Book Club is the perfect blend of literature and nature, providing a haven for bibliophiles to nourish their minds and souls.

No need to worry about schedules or commitments. Drop in anytime during our scheduled events, find a cozy space amidst the greenery, and indulge in the pleasure of reading to your heart's content.
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Dunlap, IL

Dunlap, IL

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, relax in the serene surroundings, and let the pages transport you to new worlds.

The Green View Silent Book Club chapter is the perfect blend of literature and nature, providing a haven for bibliophiles to nourish their minds and souls. Learn more here

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Evanston, IL (In person & Online)

Evanston, IL (In person & Online)

We aim to meet twice a month - once in person and once virtually - to read and socialize, socialize and read on the north side of Chicago and nearby Evanston, IL.

All are welcome as long as they want to (1) meet other readers and (2) read books silently with fellow book lovers for a few hours before spending some time chatting about books. Find out more here.

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Plano, Illinois

Plano, Illinois

A book club unlike others. We meet at the quiet room at the Plano Library to read our own books together in silent camaraderie.

Every Thursday from 7 to 8, come spend an hour with other readers in the quiet area of the Adult Section! Learn more here.

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Chicago, IL - Northwest

Chicago, IL - Northwest

A book club for introverts!

No more stressing out about coming up with pithy observations or pointed questions about a book that you knew you weren't going to like after finishing the first 2 chapters, but finished anyway.

Simply take time out of your busy day to sit and read with other book-minded people on the north/northwest side of Chicago.

Find the next event and RSVP here.

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