This event is free and requires no registration!
This event is free and requires no registration!
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Get ready for a day of books, local discoveries, and supporting small businesses at the IL Burbs Book Crawl! Join fellow book lovers as you explore participating bookstores throughout the Illinois suburbs, discover new favorites, meet local booksellers, and celebrate the amazing independent bookshops that make our communities special.
With 27 participating bookstores, there are plenty of places to explore, books to discover, and stamps to collect!
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND REQUIRES NO REGISTRATION!
How It Works
Pick up a physical passport at your first participating bookstore, or download and print one ahead of time from the Three Stories Bookstore & More website. Passports will also be available through participating local bookstores and on our IL Burbs Book Crawl Facebook event & group pages once released.
Explore any of our 28 participating bookstores! Each shop will have its own hours, so be sure to check before visiting. We did our best to keep locations close together, but with so many wonderful bookstores joining the fun, some stops may require a little extra driving. Make a day of it and enjoy the adventure!
At each bookstore, ask the staff to stamp or initial your passport. Please note that some stores may require a small purchase to receive a stamp, while others will offer stamps for free. Check with each shop for its specific requirements.
The more bookstores you visit, the more fun rewards you can earn!
The more bookstores you visit, the more fun rewards you can earn!
Receive a free IL Burbs Book Crawl canvas bag, available only at participating main bookstores featured in our event logo.
Earn a special canvas bag featuring goodies representing the 17 bookstores featured in our logo, such as stickers, bookmarks, and other fun surprises!
Prize availability and redemption details will be shared as the event approaches.
In Progress
Our passport is being finalized! Soon you’ll be able to download and print your passport right here before the crawl. Passports will also be available at participating bookstores and on our IL Burbs Book Crawl Facebook event & group pages once released.
Check back soon!
Happy Crawling!
Discover local bookstores, explore new literary destinations, and collect passport stops along the way! Each shop sets its own hours — please check before visiting.
Canvas bags available at these locations
1. Anderson’s Bookshop — Downers Grove
5112 Main St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
2. Anderson’s Bookshop — Naperville
123 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
3. Barbara’s Bookstore
120 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, IL 60148
4. Book Bar
19060 Everett Blvd, Mokena, IL 60448
5. Dandelion Bookstore
139 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
6. Frugal Muse Books & Music
7511 Lemont Rd, Darien, IL 60561
7. Grounded Coffee — Frankfort
19 Ash St, Frankfort, IL 60423
8. Grounded Coffee — New Lenox
2111 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox, IL 60451
9. Jolly Giraffe
116 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL 60423
10. Lemont Blessings
215 Main St, Lemont, IL 60439
11. Plot Twist
980 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441
12. Swallow Stories Bookstore
4710-3 Main St, Lisle, IL 60532
13. The Book Loft Oak Park
1047 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301
14. The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn
475 N Main St, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
15. The Looking Glass
823 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304
16. The Noble Capybara Bookstore & Gift Shop
6464 College Rd, Lisle, IL 60532
17. The Pile
7117B W Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
18. Three Stories Bookstore & More
310 Canal St, Lemont, IL 60439
19. Yellowbird Bookstore
34 S Stolp Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Collect stamps at these shops too
20. Bell House Books
200 Applebee St, Barrington, IL 60010
21. Beyond the Book, A Literary Experience
18063 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430
22. Commonplace Books
10 E Main St, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
23. Harvey’s Tale Bookstore
216 James St, Geneva, IL 60134
24. Jen’s Art, Gifts & Books
15 Howard St, Roselle, IL 60172
25. Love’s Sweet Arrow
17200 Oak Park Ave, Suite 103, Tinley Park, IL 60477
26. New Book Joy
741 Prairie Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
27. Scout’s Tales
200 Applebee St, Barrington, IL 60010
Plan your route
There will be NO BUS OR TROLLEY this year, but we’re open to exploring transportation options for future crawls!
We also have four open spots for bookstores that didn’t make it into this year’s lineup in time. Have a favorite local bookstore you’d love to see included? Keep an eye out for details on how to suggest a shop for one of these spots.
We welcome small businesses, with a focus on independent bookstores. Any Illinois suburban bookstores interested in participating in future crawls are encouraged to reach out directly to Three Stories Bookstore & More.
Whether you’re hoping to find your next favorite read, explore a new neighborhood, collect fun bookish goodies, or simply spend a day surrounded by books, the IL Burbs Book Crawl is the perfect excuse to get out and explore your local book community.
Gather your book-loving friends, bring your reading enthusiasm, and get ready to celebrate independent bookstores across the Illinois suburbs!
More details coming soon!
Sunday, November 14, 2027
CLOSED
CLOSED
1:00pm – 8:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
CLOSED
CLOSED
1:00pm – 8:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
11:00am – 5:00pm
