# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independent Bookstore Day 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Brace yourself, bookworms! Independent Bookstore Day is a one-day national party that takes place at indie bookstores across the country on the last Saturday in April. Every store is unique and independent, and every party is different. The Three Bells version is going to be an EXTRAVAGANZA.   


More details will be added later but here's the plan:


-  spin-the-wheel discount game

-  a chance to win a YEAR of audiobooks from Libro.FM

-  free sweet treats

-  author signing with local authors  (see below)

- prizes hidden randomly in shopping bags throughout the day

- free make-your-own bookmarks craft for kids

- the debut of the 2026 indie bookstore maps

- new bookish items, exclusive for Indie Bookstore Day


BONUS:  If you're a Three Bells Books monthly email newsletter subscriber, you get an extra mystery treat on Indie Bookstore Day!  Info for how to redeem that will arrive in your inbox a few days before the event.  Not on the email list?  Sign up here:  https://threebellsbooks.com/contact/email-list


Please accept our sincere apologies if all this makes you too excited to concentrate on your reading!  Hope you can join us as we celebrate books, being a small business, and our wonderful customers!



##



Author signing schedule:

10 am - noon  -  Kevin T Mason 
11 am - 1 pm  -  Staci Andrea
Noon to 2 pm  -  Morgan Lovell
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mason-city/independent-bookstore-day-2026/200029741218058
- **Event Categories**: kids, art, literary-art, parties, entertainment, trips-adventures, shopping
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 473

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Mason City
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA, United States, Iowa 50401
- **lat**: 43.15158
- **long**: -93.20045
- **full address**: 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA, United States, Iowa 50401

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Independent Bookstore Day 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Independent Bookstore Day 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Independent Bookstore Day 2026 takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 14 S. Commercial Alley, Mason City, IA, United States, Iowa 50401.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Independent Bookstore Day 2026?
  - **A:** Independent Bookstore Day 2026 is organized by Three Bells Books.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Three Bells Books's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Three Bells Books a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Three Bells Books has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Independent Bookstore Day 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mason City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 470+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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