Saturday, April 30 is Independent Bookstore Day! Celebrate at any one of Rhode Island’s delightful independently-only bookshops, from Westerly to Pawtucket to Warren. According to Indiebound.org, there are nine Rhode Island stores participating:
- Barrington Books, Barrington
- Books on the Pond, Charlestown
- Books on the Square, Providence
- Charter Books, Newport
- Curiosity & Co, Jamestown
- Ink Fish Books, Warren
- Savoy Bookshop & Cafe, Westerly
- Stillwater Books, Pawtucket
- Wakefield Books, Wakefield
We all must be stewards of the things we value. Local bookstores — owned by our neighbors — are centers for community, they support learning and independent thought, and they’re contributors to our local economy. When you support a local bookshop, your money stays in the local economy longer and does more good. So you can feel good about your Independent Bookstore Day celebrations!