Rochester Book Crawl Is Happening Now — Visit 35+ Independent Bookstores Through August 23

Rochester's indie bookstores are running a citywide book crawl through Sunday, August 23 — and it's still going. Over 35 independent shops across the Rochester area are participating, each stamping your booklet as you visit. It's a rare chance to wander into neighborhood booksellers you may not have known existed — including McFall's Books, which just opened on Monroe Avenue with a singular focus: secondhand books, nothing else.

Date: August 15–23, 2026 (ongoing through this Sunday) Time: Store hours vary by location Location: 35+ independent bookstores across Rochester, NY Cost: Free — no purchase required

Pick up a booklet at any participating store and collect stamps as you visit. Submit your marked booklet at rochesterbookcrawl.com by Wednesday, August 26 to enter the prize raffle.