✒️ Soul Friend — An Evening of Readings ✒️
Anam Cara Writers' Reading
FREE ADMISSION — ALL ARE WELCOME!
Optional donation at the door to support the IAHC Library.
RSVPs are optional but appreciated.
RSVP for the Reading☘️ An Evening at the IAHC Library ☘️
Soul Friend: A Literary Celebration
Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling, poetry, and community as the Irish American Heritage Center's writers present Anam Cara, the Gaelic phrase meaning "soul friend."
Celebrating the conclusion of the IAHC's Fall Writing & Journaling Class Series, this special literary gathering showcases original poetry, memoir, fiction, essays, and reflections written by class participants. Settle into the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the IAHC Library and enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and the written word as local writers share their work with family, friends, and fellow lovers of literature.
Whether you're attending to support a participating writer or simply enjoy discovering new voices, Anam Cara offers a meaningful celebration of creativity and community.
Date
Thursday
November 12, 2026
Time
7:00–9:00 PM
Come early to find a seat
Location
IAHC Library
Free on-site parking
What to Expect
Creativity, Conversation & Community
Original Work by Class Writers
Poetry, memoir, fiction, essays, and reflections written by participants of the IAHC's Fall Writing & Journaling Class Series.
An Evening of Community
Settle into the warm and welcoming IAHC Library for creativity, conversation, and the written word shared with family, friends, and fellow lovers of literature.
A Celebration of New Voices
Whether you're supporting a participating writer or discovering new voices, Anam Cara offers a meaningful celebration of creativity and community.
Good to Know
No advance registration is required. Free admission with an optional donation at the door to support the IAHC Library.
Come early to find a seat, stay after the readings to meet the writers, and celebrate another wonderful season of literary creativity at the Irish American Heritage Center. ☘️✒️
Quick Info
4626 N. Knox Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630
Free on-site parking
Admission
FREE
No ticket needed. An optional donation at the door supports the IAHC Library. RSVPs are optional but appreciated to help us plan.
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