Books · Pilsen
Open Books Pilsen
on Pilsen, with 2 more shops within a short walk
Nonprofit used bookstore a block south of 18th St where all children's books are free every day and adult titles are pay-what-you-want; proceeds fund literacy work.
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–6pm
- Thursday
- 11am–6pm
- Friday
- 11am–6pm
- Saturday
- 11am–6pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
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Good to know
- Parking
- The National Museum of Mexican Art's Ray Castro Parking Lot (east side of the museum, 1852 W 19th St) is open daily 8am–11pm at $4/hour; free street parking is posted with time limits and street-cleaning days. The CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street (at Paulina), and the #9 Ashland and #50 Damen buses serve the area.
- Pilsen shops
- Most shops open late morning and close early evening; the museum and its gift shop keep Tue–Sun 10am–5pm and are closed Mondays.
Before you go
What are Open Books Pilsen's hours?
Open Books Pilsen is usually open Tue–Sat 11am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Open Books Pilsen?
Open Books Pilsen is at 905 W 19th St in Pilsen, Chicago.
Is Open Books Pilsen open on Sunday?
No, Open Books Pilsen is usually closed on Sundays.
Where can I park near Open Books Pilsen?
The closest option for Pilsen is The National Museum of Mexican Art's Ray Castro Parking Lot (east side of the museum, 1852 W 19th St) is open daily 8am–11pm at $4/hour; free street parking is posted with time limits and street-cleaning days. The CTA Pink Line stops at 18th Street (at Paulina), and the #9 Ashland and #50 Damen buses serve the area.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from the L.
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