2026 Letter Writing Meet Ups

Outgoing mail from a Letter Writing Meet Up

We’re big believers in what you give, you get. Isn't it nice to spread kindness, gratitude and a warm fuzzies? One simple way to accomplish this is with a little snail mail. 💌 Cards shouldn't be just for birthdays or special occasions. It's a gift to let others know you’re thinking of them or thank them for the small little gesture that made a difference or touched you, maybe write to a friend sharing what you admire most about them. Just a simple hello can change someone’s day for the better.

Letter Writing Meet Up table

With that in mind, we created Letter Writing Meet Ups! If you don't know, we started our Letter Writing Meet Ups in 2019. Letter Writing Meet Ups are the first Thursday of the month February through November. We clear off our production tables, set up typewriters, specialty pens and washi tape for you to use. Guests can shop for cards, postcards, letter sets or bring their own stationery. It's casual and social and a great way to cultivate some warm fuzzies. Plus we'll even cover postage!

Last year we hosted nine meet ups. They ranged from five guests to twelve, not everyone stays the entire time. Some stop in for a quick note and others stay for an hour or more. We looked forward to them monthly. It was fun to see the same faces month to month. As always, the vintage typewriters were the stars of the evening. 

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Letter Writing Meet Ups are the perfect time to grab a card and let someone know you're thinking of them or thank them for being the amazing human they are. Sit with friends and neighbors, share warm fuzzies and maybe even a drink. Type a note, write a letter, send a postcard. Plus it’s BYOB, relax with a glass of wine or beer, shop, write and enjoy. Come share the magic of snail mail with us and make someone's day!

Stop by our stationery shop anytime the first Thursday of the month from February to November, 5 pm to 7 pm-ish, BYOB

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4432 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

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Again, shop or bring your own stationery. If you leave your letters with us, we'll cover postage and mail them for you. Come share the magic of snail mail with us and maybe even make a friend or two!