NEWS
Guide to Independent Bookstore Day
Dear Reader,
We have reached our Netherfield Ball: Independent Bookstore Day 2026!
This Saturday, April 25th, we will celebrate all that independent bookstores have to offer. The annual national one-day party celebrates independent bookstores across the country. And oh boy, do we have a lot in store.
Main Street Books has a schedule chock-full of bookish events, giveaways, and offers. Check out the full schedule and details below:
MEET THE AUTHOR
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Meet author Alicia D. Williams who will be signing copies of her new picture book, "Nani and the Lion." Alicia is the Newbery Honor Award winning author of "Genesis Begins Again," Mid-Air, "The Talk," and others.
Williams will bring her drum and perform readings of her new picture book for party guests at interludes in her signing line.
SPEND & WIN
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (All Day)
Spend $150 to earn a raffle entry into our Bookstore Dash & Grab prize drawing.
The Dash & Grab is a 60-second dash through Main Street Books to fill a large tote with anything that fits!
Spend $75 to earn the 2026 Bookstore Day tote bag.
Spend $35 to spin the Prize Wheel.
SPIRIT DAY
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (All Day)
Wear your new Main Street Books shirt to the Bookstore Day party and get a 10% discount on your entire April 25th purchase.
Purchase your shirt at the bookstore or place an order on our website.
THE GOLDEN TICKET
10:00 a.m. until it’s found!
Win a year of audiobook credits! One intrepid treasure hunter will find the golden ticket hidden inside Main Street Books to win 12 free audiobook credits from Libro.fm It will be visible and accessible, but definitely not easy to find.
P.S. BIG SALE on audiobooks from Libro.fm April 20 - 26th, 2026! Shop Libro.fm Sale
FINISH THE BOOK CRAWL
Through April 30
Have you been filling your Greater Charlotte Book Crawl passport with stamps? Visit all 25 bookstores to earn this stylish 5th Anniversary Tote Bag. Cross the finish line at Main Street Books on Bookstore Day for an epic finish!
FREE CUSTARD
Have a sweet treat from Whit’s Frozen Custard, on the house! We’ll be serving complimentary cups of custard to our customers until they’re gone!
Thanks, Whit’s!!
EXCLUSIVE MERCH
Available Saturday, April 25th at Main Street Books!
- Blackwing pencils for Bookstore Day
- Signed PARTYPOOPER with deluxe embroidered patch
- Signed BLACKTOP WASTELAND
- and more!
These items cannot be held ahead of time or pre-ordered.
GET CREATIVE
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (All Day)
Main Street Books will have creative outlets for everyone:
- Create a blackout poem to celebrate Poetry Month.
- Snap a selfie at our bookish selfie station.
- Take five at our calming coloring table.
- Drop a quarter in the gum ball machine to dispense a pocket poem.
SUPPORT THE ARTS
LKN Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Take a break to cool off with us! The local chapter of the North Carolina Youth Orchestra will be selling refreshments outside of Main Street Books to raise money for the organization.
We hope to see you at one—or all—of our Independent Bookstore Day events!
With cheer,
Adah & the Main Street Books team