The chillest book club you’ll ever attend.

Sunday, November 29, 2026 | 2–5 PM
Hosted by the Functional Arts Branch

Calling all designers, curious minds, visual thinkers, and lovers of a good coffee table book!

Join us for the inaugural Look Club, a cozy Sunday gathering to explore art and reference books from around the world, find fresh inspiration, and connect with Chicago’s creative community.

Come cozy-cool and ready to settle in.

Meet your next collaborator, break through a creative block, or nestle into a quiet corner with a beautiful book.

No assigned reading.

No awkward icebreakers.

No pressure to network.

Just endless tables of good books, good company, and fresh perspectives.

Who’s invited?

From architects and fashion designers to graphic and interior designers, Look Club welcomes creatives of all mediums. If reference books spark your curiosity, you’re in the right place!

BYOB: Bring Your Own Blanket!

We’re getting cozy for a cause! Bring a clean blanket or pillow to cuddle up with while you read, then leave it behind as a donation supporting The Orange Tent Project and its efforts to keep Chicago’s unhoused communities warm this winter.

Suggested Donation: $10

Attendance is free, with an optional $10 donation supporting Look Club and future community programming.

Eligible contributions may be tax-deductible, so keep those freelance coins working for you!

Come for the books.

Stay for the company.

Leave with a new perspective.

Claim your spot here.