About
Indy-minded all-around bookshop known for its feminist & kid focus, with regular author appearances.
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What People Say
“Women & Children First is a beloved independent bookstore in Chicago, praised for its diverse and inclusive selection of books, particularly in feminism, LGBTQ+ literature, and children's books. Reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the welcoming community atmosphere fostered by regular author events and book clubs. Some customers noted that certain areas of the store can be tight for wheelchair access, but overall, the positive sentiment is strong.”
Location
Hours
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMToday
Events at Women & Children First
12 upcoming · 20 in the past 90 days
Upcoming events
April 2026
Apr
13
BA
Banned Books Book Group
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Community
Apr
14
The Violence: My Family's Colombian War by Adriana E. Ramírez
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Event
Apr
14
TH
The Violence: My Family's Colombian War by Adriana E. Ramírez
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Event
Apr
15
WE
Weekly Morning Storytime!
10:30 AMWomen & Children First
Event
Apr
16
Sober Speed Dating
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Dating
Apr
16
Sober Speed Dating with Hot Potato Hearts
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Dating
Apr
20
CL
Classics of Women's Literature Book Group
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Community
Apr
21
WO
Women's Book Group
07:30 PMWomen & Children First
Community
Apr
21
PO
Pokémon Trivia
07:30 PMWomen & Children First
Community
Apr
22
WE
Weekly Morning Storytime!
10:30 AMWomen & Children First
Event
Apr
26
Pickleball (Sunday) - Spring 2026
10:00 AMHalsted St. from Belmont to Addison
Event
Apr
26
PI
Pickleball (Sunday) - Spring 2026
10:00 AMHalsted St. from Belmont to Addison
Event
Past events (last 90 days)
March 2026
Mar
1
HY
Hybrid Event: Code Noir Book Club with Canisia Lubrin & Cynthia Okechukwu
05:00 PMWomen & Children First
Community
Mar
1
Hybrid Event: Code Noir Book Club with Canisia Lubrin & Black Girls Read Chicago
05:00 PMWomen & Children First
Community
Mar
4
WE
Weekly Morning Storytime!
10:30 AMWomen & Children First
Event
Mar
4
How to Take Your Story From Idea to the Page
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Event
Mar
8
Offsite: Tayari Jones in conversation with Luvvie Ajayi Jones
06:00 PMWilson Abbey
Event
Mar
11
WE
Weekly Morning Storytime!
10:30 AMWomen & Children First
Event
Mar
11
The Abortion Companion: An Affirming Handbook for Your Choice and Your Journey
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Event
Mar
11
TH
The Abortion Companion: An Affirming Handbook for Your Choice and Your Journey
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Event
Mar
15
HO
HOTBOX St. Patricks Day
04:00 PMHalsted St. from Belmont to Addison
Party
Mar
18
WE
Weekly Morning Storytime!
10:30 AMWomen & Children First
Event
Mar
19
MI
Missy by Raghav Rao
07:00 PMWomen & Children First
Event
Mar
21
Offsite Event: Lindy West
07:00 PMWilson Abbey
Event
Mar
25
Weekly Morning Storytime!
10:30 AM
Event
Mar
27
BE
Beer Belly Open Mic
10:30 PMHalsted St. from Belmont to Addison
Party
Mar
29
WO
Women Aging with Wisdom and Grace Salon/Discussion Group
10:30 AMWomen & Children First
Community
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