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Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery

Book store · West Town ·

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Black‑woman‑founded, community‑driven, and newly reopened with a cafe in West Town. Celebrated by local outlets and national media for literacy work, Semicolon hosts author events and art shows that center voices the city needs.

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Black-owned bookstore, art gallery, reading room, cafe

black woman-owned

great selection

friendly staff

art gallery

community space

children's books

reading room

great vibes

Featured in Eater

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1355 W Chicago Ave Unit Store, Chicago, IL 60642 Get directions

$$

Debit card accepted

Contactless accepted

LGBTQ friendly

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Information

Black-owned bookstore, art gallery, reading room, cafe

black woman-owned

great selection

friendly staff

art gallery

community space

children's books

reading room

great vibes

Featured in Eater

Featured on Goop

1355 W Chicago Ave Unit Store, Chicago, IL 60642 Get directions

$$

Debit card accepted

Contactless accepted

LGBTQ friendly

Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery by null

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Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery by null

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