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Saw this posted on the Chicago Writers Association forum.
Schaumburg:

I think I might have mentioned this before but I belong to a writer’s group at the Schaumburg Library. We have a great core group of about 17 people and we meet twice a month - the first and third Saturday of the month from 10am - 1pm. Folks bring two pages, double-spaced of whatever they like to read, and pass around copies for everyone to write their critique on the pages. Check out their website.

Wheeling:

I [Michelle True] lead two writing groups at the Indian Trails Library in Wheeling. I started Poetic License (poetry writing) in 2003; we have 25 members and average 12-14 at each monthly meeting (last Wed. of the month, 7 p.m.). I started Write Your Life (memoir writing)in March 2007. We have 20 members and have averaged 10-12 at each meeting (2nd Monday of the month, 7 p.m.). Anyone who lives or works in the Wheeling area is welcome to join us. The library requires people to register for all meetings by calling the library at (847) 459-4100.

Des Plaines:

Romance writers of America, North Chicago Chapter.  We usually have 20 - 30 people at each meeting, and our total membership is over 80. We meet on the second and last Monday of each month (some exceptions for holidays). The details are on our web site.

Oak Lawn:

Oak Lawn Writers Groups – Year-round — If you seek motivation and support from your peers, join one of the library’s writers groups.  Their informal meetings consist of readings, critiques and writing exercises. All three groups are intended for adults high school age and up. No registration required.  Mary Nelson Room, lower level.

10:00 a.m. - noon	Second and fourth Saturdays	General Interest
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.	Second Saturdays	Screenwriting
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.	Fourth Saturdays	Writing to Sell

Lisle:

This one, Windy City Romance Writers of America, barely makes the cut since most of the meetings are NOT at the Lisle Library, but at the Municipal Center in Naperville.

 our website is:

www.windycityrwa.com

On general meeting nights, our meetings will be held from 7-9 PM at the Naperville Municipal Center. (Downtown Naperville) Generally, the first half of our meetings are slated for guest speakers and the second half for chapter business. Speakers begin their presentations at 7:00 sharp. Please arrive early enough to be in your seats by that time.

The fourth Wednesday a month is always held 7-9 PM at the Lisle Library (777 Front Street, 630-971-1701). This is our learning-the-craft night, which will entail panel discussion, critiques submitted by volunteers, as well as speakers on the topic of writing. There is no critique meeting in July, November or December.

If anyone has more library writing groups to add, just leave a comment and I’ll be happy to do it. Thanks!