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We are an independent book store working to foster a vibrant literary community by providing a curated selection of books, inspiring events, and a welcoming atmosphere that nourishes the love of reading in Oak Park and beyond.

06/17/2026

Join us tomorrow at 10:30am for story time with Sorche Fairbank, author of Trucks on Trucks and Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck, and make your own paper ice cream cones to take home!

06/10/2026

We’ve got a great week of events ahead at the shop, starting tonight

Join us at 7pm for SCBWI Book Club as we discuss Stan Yan’s graphic novel The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang. You do not have to be a member of SCBWI to attend—all are welcome!

More information about each event, including registration details where applicable, can be found on our website!

06/09/2026

Swipe through to see 10 new releases that landed in the shop today

06/07/2026

Join us today for a celebration of Chicago’s amazing architecture and the brick that built it.

Author and brick expert Will Quam will share his new book, Fire and Clay: How Brick Reveals the Hidden History of Chicago, a remarkable celebration of the humble material that unites this sprawling city. He’ll be joined by Carla Bruni, co-author of Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City’s Everyday Architecture, to discuss what makes Chicago such a unique and fantastic design city and what it’s like to write about architecture.

06/06/2026

Who says you need a plane ticket for a great summer adventure?

From hidden hiking trails and local breweries to neighborhood gems you never knew existed, these two books are packed with ideas for exploring your own backyard!

06/04/2026

Join Ms. Erin for a summer mini-session of storybook yoga each Friday in June!

Flow through a sequence of fun and creative poses that embody the story, bringing literature to life. This class is designed for early childhood (0-5 years) and their grown ups to combine movement, play, and reading.

Tickets can be purchased on our website. They are $20 a class or $72 for the full four-class session

06/03/2026

Looking back at the books readers were most excited about in May

Here are the 10 titles that topped our bestseller list last month 🏆

06/02/2026

A new month calls for a brand new stack of books

Today’s new releases are here and ready to be added to your summer reading list! ☀️📚

05/30/2026

Join us on June 17th as we discuss Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke!

A traditional American woman, a beautiful wife and mother who sells her pioneer lifestyle of raw milk and farm-fresh eggs to her millions of social media followers, suddenly awakens cold, filthy, and terrified in the brutal reality of 1805—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister.

Tickets are free and registration is open on our website!

05/29/2026

Join us this Sunday for an after-hours write-in at the bookshop 📝

There will be time to chat for a bit at the start, followed by quiet writing with an optional prompt in case you need something to get your pen moving. Bring your laptop or notebook and we’ll make progress on our writing projects together!

Tickets are free and registration is open on our website

Address

139 S. Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park, IL
60302

Website

https://dandelionbookshop.com/

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