# Bookshops in Illinois https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/illinois/ Coverage concentrates almost entirely in Chicago, which holds 45 of Illinois' 46 bookshop listings; Oak Park accounts for the remaining one. Before buying, confirm the shop's hours, whether it sells gift cards in the amount you want, and how long it will hold an order for pickup. Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting. - [Chicago](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/illinois/chicago/) ## 57th Street Books Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Cozy basement shop with a wide selection”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1301 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4447120242330364308) · [Website](http://57th.semcoop.com) · +17736841300 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://57th.semcoop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4447120242330364308 ## after-words bookstore Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Large, industrial-chic indie bookstore”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 23 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18243059174833898667) · [Website](http://after-wordschicago.com) · +13124641110 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://after-wordschicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18243059174833898667 ## Ayden's Book Club Children's book store. A Children's book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1500 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14815632628347583073) · +18002839951 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14815632628347583073 ## Barbara's Bookstore Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Indie book outlet with a large selection”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 111 North State Street. Lower Level MACY'S LOWER LEVEL, Chicago, IL 60602 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17165350514223671009) · [Website](http://barbarasbookstore.com) · +13127815257 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://barbarasbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17165350514223671009 ## Barbara's Bookstore Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Indie book outlet with a large selection”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 201 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17454068693688514689) · [Website](http://barbarasbookstore.com) · +13129262665 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://barbarasbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17454068693688514689 ## Barnes & Noble Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1601 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3945043663386726809) · [Website](https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3484) · +18722640225 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3484 - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3945043663386726809 ## Barnes & Noble College Bookstore Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Mainstay for books, magazines & gifts”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2635131437808176347) · [Website](https://depaul.bncollege.com) · +13123628792 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://depaul.bncollege.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=2635131437808176347 ## Bookie's - New and Used Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 10324 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8026338501791226572) · [Website](https://www.bookieschicago.com) · +17732391110 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.bookieschicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8026338501791226572 ## Call & Response Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1390 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12812992298211261016) · [Website](http://www.callandresponsechi.com) · +17732178565 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.callandresponsechi.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12812992298211261016 ## City Lit Books Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Independent bookstore for adults & kids”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2523 N Kedzie Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10064442762467463289) · [Website](http://citylitbooks.com) · +17732352523 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://citylitbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10064442762467463289 ## Da Book Joint Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 6900 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1867410855508936872) · [Website](http://www.dabookjoint.com) · +18777266556 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.dabookjoint.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1867410855508936872 ## Dandelion Bookshop Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 139 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8507468727104317302) · [Website](https://dandelionbookshop.com) · +17082328559 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://dandelionbookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8507468727104317302 ## Exile in Bookville Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave Ste 210, Chicago, IL 60605 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1166534640154521443) · [Website](https://www.exileinbookville.com) · +13127533154 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.exileinbookville.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=1166534640154521443 ## Giron Spanish Books Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Supplier of Spanish language books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2141 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8202265868912440558) · [Website](http://www.gironbooks.com) · +13122262086 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.gironbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=8202265868912440558 ## Heirloom Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 6239 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5098338770543338004) · [Website](http://heirloomchicago.com) · +12395957426 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://heirloomchicago.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5098338770543338004 ## Inga Bookshop Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1740 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9302067632762778001) · [Website](https://i-n-g-a.com) Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://i-n-g-a.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9302067632762778001 ## Lilliput Books Book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2150 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14188488126440472625) · [Website](http://www.lilliputbookstore.com) · +17732179775 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.lilliputbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14188488126440472625 ## Los Amigos Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 2207 N Western Ave C2, Chicago, IL 60647 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3932536869925959806) · [Website](http://www.losamigosbooks.com) · +12177664587 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.losamigosbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3932536869925959806 ## Madison Street Books Book store. A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1127 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10844936213097535095) · [Website](http://madstreetbooks.com) · +13129294140 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://madstreetbooks.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10844936213097535095 ## Myopic Books Used book store. Its Google listing describes it as “3-level resource for used books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12373357635863647148) · [Website](http://www.myopicbookstore.com) · +17738624882 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.myopicbookstore.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12373357635863647148 ## Newberry Bookshop Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Scholarly nonfiction plus literature”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9965749466620160408) · [Website](https://bookshop.newberry.org) · +13122553520 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://bookshop.newberry.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9965749466620160408 ## Open Books Pilsen Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Nonprofit store for discount books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 905 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17511033700849317748) · [Website](http://www.open-books.org) · +13124751355 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.open-books.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=17511033700849317748 ## Open Books West Loop Book store. A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Nonprofit store for discount books”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 651 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16299817488196764995) · [Website](http://www.open-books.org) · +13124751355 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: http://www.open-books.org - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=16299817488196764995 ## Partners in Crime Bookshop Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request. 4105 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10110017371853230281) · [Website](https://www.partnersincrimebookshop.com) · +13128197005 Checked: 2026-09-14 - Source: https://www.partnersincrimebookshop.com - Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=10110017371853230281 Page 1 of 2. [Next page](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/illinois/?page=2) ## What does the Illinois listing count actually represent? It reflects 46 bookshops indexed on September 14, 2026 — 45 in Chicago and 1 in Oak Park. It is not a census of every bookseller in the state, and inclusion does not confirm that a shop stocks teacher gifts, offers gift cards, gift-wraps, or holds orders. Verify those details with the shop directly.