Prairie Fox Books

Prairie Fox Books Your Local Bookstore! We also provide custom book fairs, educator appreciation programs, fundraisers, and more!
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Local book store that offers friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable staff, and hosts/sponsors multiple events such as author talks, book signings, book clubs, and community events. We specialize in a custom curated selection of best sellers and indie authors for all ages, a local author section, as well as a large selection of teas, puzzles, literary gifts, and art. We also have a subscription box pro

gram, and do special orders if we don't have it in stock. We will ship nationwide, and are the regions only supplier of Blue Q items!

Independent Bookstore Day: Free Used Books! 📚Join us this Saturday at Prairie Fox Books!🗓️ Saturday, April 25🦊 Prairie F...
04/24/2026

Independent Bookstore Day: Free Used Books! 📚
Join us this Saturday at Prairie Fox Books!

🗓️ Saturday, April 25
🦊 Prairie Fox Books
🕙 10 AM – 3 PM
📍 719 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL

Independent Bookstore Day Exclusives & Giveaways 📚✨We’ve got some special items in the shop this Saturday that you can o...
04/24/2026

Independent Bookstore Day Exclusives & Giveaways 📚✨
We’ve got some special items in the shop this Saturday that you can only find at indie bookstores!

On top of the exclusive books and merch, we’ll be doing fun activities throughout the day, like Book Bingo, to celebrate. Come by early to check out the full spread before things clear out!

Keep an eye on our stories for a closer look at what’s hitting the shelves!

Independent Bookstore Day Pop-Up: Downtown Nutrition is coming to Prairie Fox Books! 📚 Grab a drink while you shop! Keep...
04/23/2026

Independent Bookstore Day Pop-Up: Downtown Nutrition is coming to Prairie Fox Books! 📚 Grab a drink while you shop!

Keep an eye on our feed for more sneak peeks!

🗓️ Saturday, April 25
🦊 Prairie Fox Books
🕙 Pop-Up: 1 PM – 3 PM
📍 Location: 719 LaSalle St., Ottawa, IL
📖 Store Hours: 10 AM – 3 PM

Join us this Independent Bookstore Day to meet the author of "Cookie’s Ottawa Adventure"! 🐾 This adorable coloring and a...
04/23/2026

Join us this Independent Bookstore Day to meet the author of "Cookie’s Ottawa Adventure"! 🐾 This adorable coloring and activity book follows Cookie the French Bulldog as she explores the best of our town—from our beautiful nature trails to our historic landmarks.

The best part? Cookie herself will be here! Bring the kids to meet the star of the book, get your copy, and start coloring your way through Ottawa. 🗺🖍

Saturday, April 25th
Prairie Fox Books 🦊
Doors Open at 10 AM!

Join us for Independent Bookstore Day 📖 📚We are thrilled to welcome local author and historian Rachael Mellen to Prairie...
04/21/2026

Join us for Independent Bookstore Day 📖 📚
We are thrilled to welcome local author and historian Rachael Mellen to Prairie Fox Books this Saturday!

Rachael will be sharing insights from her fascinating work, including From Camp Douglas to Vicksburg, which brings to life the Civil War letters of a LaSalle local. Stop by to meet her, chat about local history or genealogy, and support your favorite local bookstore!

Saturday, April 25th at 11 AM
Prairie Fox Books 🦊

Save the Date! Saturday, April 25th 📚It’s almost time for one of our favorite days of the year, Independent Bookstore Da...
04/13/2026

Save the Date! Saturday, April 25th 📚
It’s almost time for one of our favorite days of the year, Independent Bookstore Day! Celebrate at your local favorite, Prairie Fox Books!

✨ Exclusive Merch: Special editions you won't find anywhere else.
✍️ Signed Copies: Limited stock from select authors!
🎁 Free Giveaways: Fun surprises throughout the day.
📖 Blind Date with a Book: Spend $50+ and take home a mystery read on us!

Keep an eye on our feed for more sneak peeks!

Join us this Saturday, March 28th from 12-2 PM and welcome author Thom Reese as he signs his most recent entry into the ...
03/24/2026

Join us this Saturday, March 28th from 12-2 PM and welcome author Thom Reese as he signs his most recent entry into the science fiction series The Huntington Adventures, SHADOW OF THE REYAQC!

01/15/2026

For the weeks of 1/18 - 1/25 we will have some adjustments to our hours.

Tuesday - We will be open 2pm - 5:30pm.

Thursday - We will be CLOSED all day Thursday.

After these weeks our regular hours will resume!

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12/30/2025

Hi guys! We'll be closed tomorrow to get a head start on inventory. We'll see you guys in the new year! 😀

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12/24/2025

We close at 3pm today for Christmas Eve. If you have last minute shopping to do, get in before 3!

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12/19/2025

Address

719 Lasalle Street
Ottawa, IL
61350

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18154337323

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