The Story Emporium

The Story Emporium The Story Emporium: Hillsboro’s local hub for books, movies, toys, games, and art! Follow us for updates and get ready to shop local! 🎉

Explore stories, discover classics, and spark creativity. 📚🎥🎨 Located in downtown Hillsboro.

LAST CHANCE!This is the last weekend for our book sale. Come grab books at $3 while you still can! Open Friday from 12-5...
09/25/2026

LAST CHANCE!

This is the last weekend for our book sale. Come grab books at $3 while you still can! Open Friday from 12-5 and Saturday from 10-4!

Whether you're looking for your next book or need a gift for someone else, we've got you covered. There are well over 10...
09/19/2026

Whether you're looking for your next book or need a gift for someone else, we've got you covered. There are well over 1000 books to choose from at The Story Emporium - and this month only, they're all available for just $3 each!

Come shop with us today - open from 10-4 in downtown Hillsboro!

$3 books all September. Come see what's on the shelves! Fridays 12-5, Saturdays 10-4. Downtown Hillsboro.
09/16/2026

$3 books all September. Come see what's on the shelves!

Fridays 12-5, Saturdays 10-4. Downtown Hillsboro.

Come meet one of our youngest authors yet: Addy Dyas! We are so excited, we decided to open a little early today😉 Addy i...
09/12/2026

Come meet one of our youngest authors yet: Addy Dyas! We are so excited, we decided to open a little early today😉 Addy is here til Noon! 📕

All used books are just $3 each! We are open from 10-4 today!
09/12/2026

All used books are just $3 each! We are open from 10-4 today!

Meet the Author! Adeline Dyas will be at our shop tomorrow from 10-noon!Adeline is an 8th grader who loves reading, writ...
09/11/2026

Meet the Author! Adeline Dyas will be at our shop tomorrow from 10-noon!

Adeline is an 8th grader who loves reading, writing, cats and looking at the stars!
Melon Drop’s Little Book of Stories is Adeline’s first book, and it follows the extraordinary adventures of an ordinary girl and the choice she’ll have to make that will change her life forever.

We have over a thousand books available all for just $3 each during the month of September! Come find your next read!We ...
09/11/2026

We have over a thousand books available all for just $3 each during the month of September! Come find your next read!

We are open today from 12-5!

Reading does a lot more than pass the time. Reduces stress, sharpens critical thinking, boosts creativity, motivates you...
09/09/2026

Reading does a lot more than pass the time. Reduces stress, sharpens critical thinking, boosts creativity, motivates you, the list goes on. Read more books!

No better time to start (or restart) than now, books are $3 all month long at The Story Emporium.

Come grab a stack of books at a great sale, and reap the benefits of reading!

Author and breast cancer survivor Keely Burton is set up and is here until 12! Come find some inspiration this morning a...
09/05/2026

Author and breast cancer survivor Keely Burton is set up and is here until 12! Come find some inspiration this morning and meet this wonderful soul. ☀️

Also, our $3 book blitz started yesterday! You truly can’t go wrong with stopping by today. 📕

HUGE SALE! $3 each on all used books this month. Come see what's on the shelves. Open today 12-5 and tomorrow 10-4!
09/04/2026

HUGE SALE! $3 each on all used books this month. Come see what's on the shelves. Open today 12-5 and tomorrow 10-4!

Address

315 S Main Street
Hillsboro, IL
62049

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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