Attend an Upcoming Event

Local Chicagoland authors Beth and Kathleen Rooney read from their debut picture book Leaf Town Forever. The book, illustrated by Betsy Bowen, is based on a true story and tells a gentle tale of a town created by children with vivid imaginations, and, of course, leaves. Unfurling over the cycle of seasons, this timeless saga captures the fleeting beauty of creative play, reminding kids and adults alike that some dreams are worth protecting. Enjoy hearing a reading from Beth and Kathleen along with leaf-related crafts and a brief haiku workshop.

Join authors Keir Graff, Carla Bruni, and Nicole Schnitzler for an engaging conversation about some of Chicago’s most iconic architecture and its vibrant cocktail culture. We’ll take a closer look at the historic Fine Arts Building – a creative hub where artists still work today—and explore the city’s unique residential styles, from the classic Greystone to the practical Foursquare. We’ll also dig into why Chicago’s lots are so unusually narrow. To wrap things up, we’ll highlight the city’s lively bar scene with a curated collection of over 100 cocktail recipes from local favorites, organized by neighborhood—so you can discover how Chicago drinks, one pour at a time.

Order your copies now:

• Chicago’s Fine Arts Building: Music, Magic, and Murder
• Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture
• Chicago Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Windy City

Shop, mingle, and welcome the weekend with the friendly local businesses on our block! We’re open late so you have time to visit everyone!

• Garland Flowers (137 S Oak Park Ave)
• R Titus Designs (143 S Oak Park Ave)
• Trade (159 S Oak Park Ave)
• Oak Park Records (179 S Oak Park Ave)

Sip freshly brewed coffee or cold brew while you shop for your next read! Swelter Coffee is a local, woman-owned brand featuring ethically sourced coffee from women producers.

Join us for our monthly journaling meetup inspired by Suleika Jaouad’s The Book of Alchemy. She describes a journaling club as “a gathering that’s equal parts tender and mischievous. A way to meet new people or go deeper with old friends. To write together. To share—or not share. To surprise yourself.”

This event will be hosted by Carisa Deegan, a Brookfield-based journaler, Creative Strategist, and Integration Partner dedicated to holding space for community, self-expression, and creative connection.

Tickets are free. Registration is now open.

Stitch up a sweet and simple gift that’s perfect for readers and tea lovers alike! In this class, you’ll learn how to make colorful felt corner bookmarks using provided templates and easy hand-stitching techniques. With plenty of shapes and colors to choose from, you can mix and match to create a set of charming bookmarks.

These thoughtful little gifts are wonderful on their own, or pair them with a favorite book or a tin of tea to make a cozy, heartfelt bundle. Books purchased in advance through Dandelion Bookshop will be waiting for you at the Schoolhouse at the time of your class.

Tickets are $35 each. Registration is now open.

Join us as we discuss Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy. Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers, but with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants. Until, during the worst storm the island has ever seen, a woman mysteriously washes ashore. This is a story of the impossible choices we make to protect the people we love, even as the world around us disappears.

Tickets are free. Registration is now open and get your copy with a 10% discount.

There’s something inspiring about writing among other writers – and while surrounded by books! Join us for an after-hours write-in at the bookshop. There will be time to chat for a bit at the start, followed by quiet writing with an optional prompt in case you need something to get your pen moving. Bring your laptop or notebook and we’ll make progress on our writing projects together.

Tickets are free. Registration is now open.