The Checkered Shelf Bookshop

08/20/2026

We don’t just have new releases! Come see our classics and oldies too 12419 Cedar Rd Cleveland Heights.

08/20/2026

Stop in today to stock up for the weekend! We will be closed tomorrow 8/21. I will be out of town to celebrate Brigi and Charlie 💍 The bookshop will be open Saturday 11-9 and Sunday 11-4. Brigid Doherty

08/19/2026

Host your event here at the bookshop!

08/18/2026

Tonight! No fee. No registration. Not even a book! Come and chat about what you have been reading lately and get recommendations from the readers. The store is open so you can leave with a new title.

08/15/2026

Tomorrow is our Back to School Bash! 1-4 at 12419 Cedar Rd. Fun school supplies, customizable pencil pouches, lunch bags, raffles, free stickers, make your own bookmarks, Photo Booth, Musical Storytime with Ashley Brooke Toussant and song writing!

08/14/2026

Come spend some time with us this weekend! The Checkered Shelf has something for everyone

08/13/2026

Hosting such a fun Cookbook Club with the best gals! And the best cookbook by caroline chambers . Her new book What to Cook when You Don’t Feel like Cooking- Make it Fast is out now. Come check it out for great fall recipes. Did you know we rent our space for bookclubs, birthday parties, girls nights out, whatever! Email us for availability. [email protected]

08/10/2026

We are hiring! If you are an energetic, positive person who loves to read, give book recommendations, and chat with community folks- send me your resume! We need a weekend bookseller so you must be available Thursday-Sunday including in the evening. Thank you!

08/08/2026

Open today 11-9! Tomorrow is the Cedar Fairmount Festival 12-4. There are some fun family activities all over the street. ⭐️Inside the bookshop we will host our Middle School Maker’s Market from 12-2 (cash and Venmo) plus Storytime at 3. ⭐️A little take home present kids to celebrate National S’more Day on Monday!⭐️ Monday 8/10 is our next Writer’s Session 7-8:30. Register on the website. Open to teens and adults. ⭐️next Sunday (8/16) 1-4pm will be our Back to School Bash! We will have musical storytime with Ashley Brooke Toussant from 3-4 plus raffles, free stickers, and customizable pencil pouches to go back to school in style! Come say hi and see our handpainted mural by Jake Kelly in person! It’s a stunner 🤩

08/06/2026