Friends of the Chatham Area Public Library Bookstore & Cafe

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Friends of the Chatham Area Public Library Bookstore & Cafe Like our page to keep up to date on the specials and deals at the Bank & Trust Cafe and Bahlow Bookstore!

Well the bad news is we aren’t going to be back on Oct. 1 as much-needed renovations continue. But the good news is that...
09/30/2026

Well the bad news is we aren’t going to be back on Oct. 1 as much-needed renovations continue. But the good news is that we are going to have a 🎃Halloween Pop-Up Sale 🎃in the library this Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Come see us and shop for some fun children’s Halloween books! 🎃👻🍁

09/29/2026

An update regarding the reopening of the Friends Cafe & Bookstore.

Our amazing volunteers have been meeting while the library construction has been taking place. They miss their wonderful...
09/24/2026

Our amazing volunteers have been meeting while the library construction has been taking place. They miss their wonderful customers and we know they are missed as well!

We do not have a firm date on when we can open up the bookstore, but as soon as we do, we will let you know. Thanks so much for your understanding!

We miss you, our customers who are also friends. 💕 But as you can see, we are a little bit “under the weather of constru...
09/02/2026

We miss you, our customers who are also friends. 💕 But as you can see, we are a little bit “under the weather of construction.” 🚧 👷‍♀️🦺

Still hoping to be back open on Oct. 1. We will keep you updated! In the meantime, keep reading … in the air conditioning!

Excited for the construction 🚧 improvements but sad to close while they are working. We will miss our customers! 🥺Good n...
08/14/2026

Excited for the construction 🚧 improvements but sad to close while they are working. We will miss our customers! 🥺

Good news though! 💕 We are open today & tomorrow for stocking up. Come by and shop to your heart’s content. 📚

We still have lots of puzzles to choose from! Come in and pick up your favorites.
08/11/2026

We still have lots of puzzles to choose from! Come in and pick up your favorites.

Bring in those book donations now! We will be closed for construction later this month so if you have books to donate, y...
08/03/2026

Bring in those book donations now! We will be closed for construction later this month so if you have books to donate, you will want to get them here before August 17. 📚

P.S. We appreciate all your gently used book or puzzle donations!

Puzzles, puzzles & more puzzles! Come in soon to pick out your next puzzling challenge.
07/31/2026

Puzzles, puzzles & more puzzles! Come in soon to pick out your next puzzling challenge.

It’s always a good time for S’Mores! 💕
07/29/2026

It’s always a good time for S’Mores! 💕

Breaking news! Book donations are back starting this Monday, July 27. Bring them on in. We promise to give your books a ...
07/24/2026

Breaking news! Book donations are back starting this Monday, July 27. Bring them on in. We promise to give your books a great home!

Address

600 East Spruce Street
Chatham, IL
62629

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:30pm

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