# Bookshops in Rhode Island

https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/rhode-island/

Coverage for Rhode Island runs through Providence, which holds seven of the eight shops listed here; West Warwick accounts for the other one. Call ahead to confirm current hours and that the specific title or gift card you want is in stock before you make the trip.

Data updated: 2026-09-14. Listings are alphabetical; confirm details with the business before visiting.

- [Providence](https://gifts-for-teachers.com/local/rhode-island/providence/)

## Books On the Square

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.

471 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5421138657545366290) · [Website](http://www.booksq.com) · +14013319097
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.booksq.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=5421138657545366290

## Brown Bookstore

Book store. Its Google listing describes it as “Cozy source for books, coffee & apparel”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.

244 Thayer St, Providence, RI 02912

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13386708870017532102) · [Website](https://www.shopbrown.com) · +14018633168
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.shopbrown.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=13386708870017532102

## Heartleaf 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.

374 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4046006740919357108) · [Website](http://heartleafbooks.com) · +14014772294
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://heartleafbooks.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4046006740919357108

## Paper Nautilus

Used book store. Its Google Maps listing places it under Used 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.

19 S Angell St, Providence, RI 02906

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18157403547877540931) · [Website](https://www.papernautilusbooks.com) · +14015215533
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: https://www.papernautilusbooks.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18157403547877540931

## Riffraff bookstore and bar

Book store. Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Easygoing venue for coffee, beer & 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.

60 Valley St #107A, Providence, RI 02909

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4810521329654660640) · [Website](http://www.riffraffpvd.com) · +14014214371
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.riffraffpvd.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=4810521329654660640

## Stillwater 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.

1745 Main St Unit 15, West Warwick, RI 02893

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6795945039981159520) · [Website](http://www.stillwaterbooksri.com) · +14014751979
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.stillwaterbooksri.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6795945039981159520

## Symposium 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.

240 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12024019678872287865) · [Website](http://www.symposiumbooks.com) · +14012737900
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://www.symposiumbooks.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12024019678872287865

## Weird Providence

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.

65 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903

[Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14009760854921671212) · [Website](http://weirdprovidence.com) · +14014733990
Checked: 2026-09-14
- Source: http://weirdprovidence.com
- Source: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=14009760854921671212

## What does the listing count on this page actually represent?

It reflects eight Rhode Island shops compiled as of September 14, 2026 — seven in Providence and one in West Warwick. It is a starting point, not a complete census of every bookseller in the state, and inclusion is not a rating or endorsement. Hours, inventory, and gift-card terms change, so verify them with the shop directly.