04/25/2026
This photo, a golden ticket, speaks volumes about locally owned shops of all descriptions.
Today is Independent Bookstore Day. So, what exactly does an "Indie" mean to a community?
📚 “Independent bookstores act as community anchors; they serve a unique role in promoting the open exchange of ideas, enriching the cultural life of communities, and creating economically vibrant neighborhoods.” American Booksellers Association (ABA)
📚 Dollars spent at independent businesses stay in the local economy to a far greater degree than money spent at big online or corporately owned businesses. In fact, about $68 of every $100 you spend at a local shop stays in the community, supporting local jobs, local suppliers, and city services. (Anika Horn)
📚 Small businesses make up to 136% more charitable donations per employee than businesses with 500-or-more employees. (Anika Horn)
📚 When you spend your dollars locally, you’re investing in the personality and vitality of our community. You help ensure there are places for neighbors to bump into each other, for authors to sign books and inspire young readers, and for local kids to discover the joy of reading. (Anika Horn)
⭐️ “You can buy a book anywhere, but you can’t buy community.” Libro.FM⭐️
So head on down to our independent bookstore, Nightfall Books (214 E. Water Street), and search for the golden ticket today from 10-4.