Prairie Lights

Prairie Lights Iowa City's premier indie bookstore since 1978.

We'll be open for Labor Day this year: 10 AM to 9 PM. (The cafe will be open from 10 AM to 7 PM.) If you're in town, sto...
09/06/2026

We'll be open for Labor Day this year: 10 AM to 9 PM. (The cafe will be open from 10 AM to 7 PM.) If you're in town, stop by to shop for your favorite books!

Did you know today is Book Lovers' Day? And that Prairie Lights has over 30,000 books? Stop in to stay cool and relax in...
08/09/2026

Did you know today is Book Lovers' Day? And that Prairie Lights has over 30,000 books?

Stop in to stay cool and relax in one of our comfy chairs or in our cafe! We're open today from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Hi everyone! Due to copyright concerns with some of our older Facebook posts, we made this new page. All our pr...
07/24/2026

Hi everyone! Due to copyright concerns with some of our older Facebook posts, we made this new page. All our previous posts have been deleted, but we'll keep you up-to-date on all our events and readings here!

Thanks for your continued support, Iowa City! We wouldn't be here this long without you.

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15 S. Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA
52240

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