Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Description: The DC Bookstore Crawl is a celebration of our local indies and takes place each year on Independent Bookstore Day. Participants can print their Bookstore Crawl sheet or pick one up at any bookstores (every bookstore in DC is taking part, as well as a handful in the DC-area, for a total of 34 participating locations). Every store they visit will stamp or initial the map on their logo.
Prizes!
• If you visit six or more stores, you win a prize from the final bookstore you visit. This year almost every store will be giving out limited-edition totes designed by the wonderful local artist Halsey Berryman (printer's pic attached)!
• If you turn in a completed map, you're entered into raffle to win a year of free audiobooks from the wonderful libro.fm.
• If you post about your experience using the hashtag #DCBookCrawl entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card to the bookstore of your choice
Each store will have their own special programs and promotions going on for IBD to make the experience even more memorable.
We encourage folks to coordinate with friends, pick a brunch spot and make a whole day of it. We also hope that participants will support the stores they choose, since independent bookstore day is all about celebrating our amazing indie bookstores!