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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The monthly Women's Book Group meets at Women & Children First in Andersonville — Chicago's longtime feminist and queer-friendly bookstore.
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Tue, Jul 7
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women & Children First, Chicago
Fatimah Asghar author reading at Women & Children First, Chicago, July 7.

Mon, Jul 13
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women & Children First, Chicago
Banned Books discussion group at Women & Children First, Andersonville, Chicago, July 13.

Mon, Jul 20
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women & Children First, Chicago
Women's-literature classics book group at Women & Children First, Chicago, July 20.

Thu, Jul 23
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Women & Children First, Chicago
Andrea Uptmor author reading at Women & Children First, Chicago, July 23.
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