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Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 7pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 4pm

The Shelf

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New location in downtown Independence! We've got you covered for your gift giving needs!

Stop in and check out our selection of Melissa & Doug toys, gifts for all occasions or find your next favorite read from our large book selection!

11/02/2026

It’s open house week and beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!
Before we get to all that we have an anniversary to celebrate! Join us Tuesday and Wednesday to celebrate our 1st anniversary. Stay tuned for all the fun details!

10/31/2026

Today is the last day to get 20% months gf all Melissa & Doug items!!
⏰Open till 4:00

10/30/2026

Looking for something that’s not full of sugar for your favorite trick or treaters? We can help!
Open today until 5:00

10/29/2026

Book Club meets tonight at 6:00!!
This will be our last book club of the year. Bring an idea to put in the suggestion jar and decide what we read next year!

10/29/2026

Final days of the Melissa & Doug 20% off sale!!
Start your Christmas shopping and save some money!!

Sale goes through Saturday. ⏰ Open late till 7:00 tonight

10/28/2026

Make shopping for you easy for everyone else! Stop in and create a wish list to leave in the store. Then just let everyone know where to go to get you what you want this Christmas (and all year long)

10/26/2026

Tomorrow is the day!
⏰Extended hours tomorrow only 8:30-6:00
☕️Em’s Coffee Co. cinnamon rolls
📚 We have 15 copies that are unclaimed
🧩 Lots of fun ACOTAR merch

10/26/2026

Extended hours on Tuesday for release day!
Open early at 8:30! Start your reading early and enjoy a cinnamon roll provided by Em's Coffee Co.
Open late till 6:00 for those forced to go to work on the big day!

10/24/2026

Today is the last day to shop the fall sale table! Don’t miss out on these great deals!
⏰Open 9-4

Address

306 1st Street East
Independence, IA
50644

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+13193320039

Website

https://libro.fm/theshelf

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