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Monday, July 20, 2026
A book group digging into the canon of women's writing at Women & Children First, Andersonville's feminist and queer bookstore.
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Tue, Aug 18
7:30 PM - 9 PM
Women & Children First, Chicago
Monthly women's book group at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago.
Sun, Aug 23
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Women & Children First, Chicago
All-ages Drag Story Hour at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago.
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