Independent Bookstore Day is on Saturday, April 25, marking the perfect time for the annual Columbus Indie Bookstore Crawl. Tell your fellow bookworms to join you for a weekend of hopping between some of Columbus' most popular bookstores. Here's what to expect.
Join the Columbus Indie Bookstore Crawl
What: A free independent bookstore crawl. Pick up your passport at your first stop and collect stamps along the way to earn prizes.
When: Saturday, April 25 from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Participating bookstores across Columbus, including Storyline Bookshop, The Book Loft, Birdie Books and Prologue Bookshop.
Why: Celebrate the Columbus book community! Visit seven different shops for a chance to win a literary gift basket—no purchase required.
Storyline Bookshop
Columbus Booklovers Trail
If you're still looking for your next read, check out the free Columbus Booklovers Trail! Discover independently owned bookstores and earn points when you check in at participating locations. Once you earn 10 points, you can redeem a Columbus Booklovers Trail sweatshirt.
Here's how it works:
- Sign up for your free mobile passport—it’s quick and easy.
- Your passport will be delivered instantly via text and email. No app required.
- Save it to your phone’s home screen for one-tap access.
- When visiting a participating location, turn on location services and check in via GPS to earn points toward your prize.
The Book Loft
Participating Bookstores Along the Trail
Check in at these Columbus spots to earn points:
- Birdie Books
- Blue Couch Bookshop
- Bound By Books
- Clintonville Books
- Krazzy Comics
- Little Gay Bookstore
- Packrat Comics
- Prologue Bookshop
- Storyline Bookshop
- The Book Loft
Bonus Bookish Spots
These locations won't earn points, but they're worth a visit:
Use #CbusBooklovers to share your journey!
