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Jarvis Square Books

Jun22
illustration of a brain lifting dumbbells under the words "writing workout"
PastWritingFictionRogers Park

Writing Workout

7:00 PM • Monday, June 22, 2026Charmers CafePresented by Jarvis Square Books$25

What: Bring paper and pen or your laptop, and get ready to write! In each session, we'll provide six new writing exercises to motivate and inspire you, after which we'll leave time to share and discuss our work. All levels and genres welcome. Cost: Standard drop-in rate is $25. You're also welcome to choose a reduced rate of $18 or a pay-it-forward rate of $30, if one of those suits your budget. Please note: This class meets at Charmers Cafe, but food and beverage service will not be available. Feel free to bring your own drinks and quiet snacks. Instructor: Kate Harding, owner of JSB. This is primarily a generative writing class, so the amount of instruction will be limited, but for the record, she holds a Ph.D. in narrative nonfiction and an M.F.A. in fiction. She's taught creative writing at StoryStudio Chicago and Northwestern University, and she's published a few books of feminist nonfiction.

May4
layne fargo the favourites
PastAuthor EventLiterary FictionRogers Park

Block Club Book Club

7:00 PM • Monday, May 4, 2026Jarvis Square TavernPresented by Jarvis Square Books$10

Meet the bestselling author of "The Favorites" at this special Block Club Book Club event. Rogers Park author Layne Fargo combined ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ice-dancing into a bestselling novel. Now, Netflix is developing a feature based on "The Favorites." Come meet the author and Block Club staff at the latest edition of our book club. Space is limited. Reserve your spot now!