Our favorite day of the year
Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day in Chicago!
Each year, Chicagoland proves itself to be the dream destination for book lovers and readers of all ages!
Independent Bookstore Day is on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) is a one-day national party celebrating indie bookstores on the last Saturday in April. Across the country, each store creates its own unique events—including guest authors, special kids’ story times, readings, contests, giveaways, sales, and more. In Chicago, we do the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl.
If it's your first time celebrating, welcome! And if you're a repeat crawler, welcome back!
Independent Bookstore Day is on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) is a one-day national party celebrating indie bookstores on the last Saturday in April. Across the country, each store creates its own unique events—including guest authors, special kids’ story times, readings, contests, giveaways, sales, and more. In Chicago, we do the Chicagoland Bookstore Crawl.
If it's your first time celebrating, welcome! And if you're a repeat crawler, welcome back!