The Stops

3608 Liberty St, EriE
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Werner Books & Coffee

Werner Books is a new and used bookstore located in the Liberty Plaza in Erie. Rooted in community, Werner hosts multiple books clubs, holds local author signings, and provides a safe space for people to read and relax. In addition to its book offerings, there is a full service cafe and plenty of seating areas to work, meet, and study.

1535 W 8th St, Erie

Pressed

Pressed is a bookstore located in Greengarden Plaza in Erie. It provides the community an old-fashioned tactile shopping experience, combining retro favorites with a fresh style. in addition to its book collection and children's book room, Pressed offers a full-service cafe with room to sit and work or catch up with friends.

118 High St, Waterford

Rustling Pages

Rustling Pages is a veteran- and women-owned bookstore in Waterford. Run by a husband-and-wife team, the magic-forest-inspired shop features thoughtfully chosen new and used books, puzzles, gifts, a fairytale children's section, and a small coffee and café menu that makes it easy to hang out a little longer.

15 W Main St, North East
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Book Club on Main

Book Club On Main (Formerly Tia Book Cellar) is a bookstore located across from Gibson Park in North East, offering a carefully curated selection of new books and unique gifts for readers of all ages and interests. Whether you're searching for your next favorite read, a thoughtful gift, or a welcoming place to connect with fellow book lovers, you'll find it here.

Find their pop-up at Lit Fest

Thousand Lives Bookshop

Thousand Lives Bookshop is an online book retailer in Erie County meant to bridge the gap between bookstores and libraries. When shoppers purchase a book at a heavily discounted rate compared to new books, they give a book another life while supporting the local economy, and it is shipped to them for free in 48 hours. Check out their site here and find their pop-up at Frontier Park for Lake Erie Literary Festival.

Erie County Public Libraries

The Erie County Public Library system is made up of five library locations and a Bookmobile (which will be at the Lake Erie Literary Festival). ECPL offers physical and digital collections, public computers, Wi-Fi, an Idea Lab makerspace equipment, mobile hotspots, genealogical research resources, and diverse community events.

Blasco Memorial Library (Central Library): 160 E. Front St, Erie
Millcreek Branch Library: 2088 Interchange Road, Suite 280, Erie
Iroquois Avenue Branch Library: 4212 Iroquois Ave, Erie
Lincoln Community Center Library: 1255 Manchester Road, Fairview
Edinboro Library: 413 W Plum St, Edinboro

Or find their Bookmobile at Litfest!

3207 State St, Erie

Jefferson Educational Society

The Jefferson Educational Society of Erie is a nonprofit think tank founded to promote civic enlightenment and community progress for the Erie region. In addition to its community programming, the JES Publications division regularly publishes academic essays, reports, books, local history, and keeps people up-to-date on community progress and important conversations. Find its work on the JES Publications Substack.

222 W Plum St #500, Edinboro

Bean & Bear Cafe

Bean & Bear Café is Edinboro's local home for coffee and espresso. It offers the fresh-made products, from sandwiches to baked goods, always making from scratch rather than selling premade food. It also has Free Little Libraries for children and adults, so you can grab a coffee and find your next read for free.

26 W 8th St, Erie

Flagship City Press

FCP is both a studio and a shop. It designs and locally prints its own line of stationery and paper goods, while also curating a mix of products from regional makers and national brands. The result is a space that blends handcrafted design with a thoughtful, modern retail experience rooted in Erie.

7 W 10th St, Erie

Cafe 7-10

Cafe 7-10 is small cafe in the heart of the city that is known for making the downtown experience more sweet with its homemade treats. Also known as Erie's House of Poetry, the cafe hosts poetry workshops and readings, along with carrying the work of local poets.

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