Silent Reading Community on the Riverwalk!

Welcome to Books + Sips! This is a recurring silent reading community for anyone who loves a good book and trying new coffees and teas across Chicagoland. Every other month we meet and go to a new spot to read.

This month, we will be reading on the riverwalk, in the Adirondack chairs between Lake and Franklin Streets. Use the stairs on the north side of Lake St. to go down to the riverwalk. Head west if you are already on the riverwalk. You can use City Winery as a pinpoint in Google Maps and then keep walking west until you reach the end. You can't miss the chairs (see 2nd photo). If you have any trouble, shoot us an email and we we will help you out!

It is highly recommended to take a train or bus. If you park, there will be paid parking downtown along Lake, Dearborn, and Clark streets. Check out Spothero in advance!

Books & Sips is the perfect excuse to carve out time for reading in a cozy, relaxed setting — surrounded by fellow book lovers doing the same thing. Whether you're deep into a novel, catching up on nonfiction, or finally starting that book that's been on your nightstand forever, you're in the right place.

If you are interested in coming and would like to know more, please email us at explorebooksandsips@gmail.com. If you are unable to attend this event but want to stay connected, shoot us an email!

📚 Bring: Your current read (or grab something new)

🥂 Expect: Good drinks, quiet company, and zero small talk

🔁 Join us: This event runs regularly — follow along so you never miss a session.