Indie Bookstore Day 2026!
Schedule
Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
315 N Locust St., 68801 | Grand Island, NE
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We're staying late to celebrate Indie Bookstore Day! Join us for the following: -Golden Ticket scavenger hunt (12 free audiobooks on Libro.fm; $180 retail value!)
-Story time and snuggles with Bella the shop dog at 11 am
-Free blind date book with a purchase (while supplies last)
-Free tote bag to people who spend $100+ (while supplies last)
-Sidewalk chalk art competition: We're launching a chalk art contest! The theme of this year's contest is Freedom to Read. Teams of 1-4 can register to reserve one 60x48 in square of sidewalk in front of our store. Check in is from 12:30-1 PM. Designing can start at 1 pm and must be finished by 3 pm. Judges will begin reviewing the art at 3 pm. Awards will be presented at 4 pm outside Rooted Books & Gifts. First place will receive a $50 Rooted gift card; second place will receive a $30 Rooted gift card; third place will receive a $20 gift card. Artists must only use sidewalk chalk (no paint, spray paint, etc). Stencils are permitted. Artists may bring their own chalk; a limited amount of chalk will be provided. Entry is limited to the first 26 teams. Register here: https://forms.gle/XvzxnzQRxfgSvaKb6
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315 N Locust St., 68801, 315 Locust St N, Grand Island, NE 68801-5923, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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