Sunday, February 8, 2026

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day

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You’re going to want to be at a local bookstore (or four) to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 29. Here’s the rundown on local book shops that have events planned:

  • Gathering Volumes is opening an hour early, loading their schedule with an assortment of activities, including a coffee-and-donuts storytime, live music, author talks, food trucks and door prizes throughout the day. Mom’s Mobile Mission will be collecting non-perishable food donations. 10am.
    196 E. South Boundary St. | Perrysburg | 567-336-6188 | gatheringvolumes.com 
  • Encore Books is offering a free novel from their Hardcover Room or 50 percent off your choice of paperback novels. Limits and exclusions apply. Available all day.
    10am-6pm.
    4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. #5 | 419-389-1155 | Check Facebook for more information.
  • Nevermore Used Books has an assortment of sales for the day as well as free cupcakes, a gift certificate giveaway and an opportunity to win two tickets for the upcoming Cirque Du Soleil show at the Huntington Center. 10-5pm.
    2856 W. Sylvania Ave. | 419-593-0093 | facebook.com/NeverMore2856

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

You’re going to want to be at a local bookstore (or four) to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 29. Here’s the rundown on local book shops that have events planned:

  • Gathering Volumes is opening an hour early, loading their schedule with an assortment of activities, including a coffee-and-donuts storytime, live music, author talks, food trucks and door prizes throughout the day. Mom’s Mobile Mission will be collecting non-perishable food donations. 10am.
    196 E. South Boundary St. | Perrysburg | 567-336-6188 | gatheringvolumes.com 
  • Encore Books is offering a free novel from their Hardcover Room or 50 percent off your choice of paperback novels. Limits and exclusions apply. Available all day.
    10am-6pm.
    4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. #5 | 419-389-1155 | Check Facebook for more information.
  • Nevermore Used Books has an assortment of sales for the day as well as free cupcakes, a gift certificate giveaway and an opportunity to win two tickets for the upcoming Cirque Du Soleil show at the Huntington Center. 10-5pm.
    2856 W. Sylvania Ave. | 419-593-0093 | facebook.com/NeverMore2856

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