IL Burbs Book Crawl
Sunday, November 22, 2026
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND REQUIRES NO REGISTRATION!
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!
How It Works
Grab Your Passport
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.
Visit Participating Bookstores
Explore any of our 27 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!
Collect Your Stamps
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.
Earn Book Crawl Prizes!
The more bookstores you visit, the more fun rewards you can earn!
• Visit 7 bookstores: Receive a free IL Burbs Book Crawl canvas bag, available only at participating main bookstores featured in our event logo.
• Visit 10–15 bookstores: 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.
Make It Your Own Adventure!
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.
Shop Small. Discover Books. Support Local.
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!
Sunday, November 22, 2026
FREE EVENT — NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
27 BOOKSTORES. ONE BIG BOOKISH ADVENTURE.