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Now open! Located north of Daily Dose! 

 Like many Americans, I was unaware of the long history of colonization Israel has enacted in Palestine. I've learned that Wix is an Israeli-based company complicit in the ongoing genocide against Palestinians. Now that I know better, I aim to do better. As such, I have donated to Palestinian mutual aid efforts and will be migrating this website to a different hosting platform in the coming months. To learn more about this ongoing humanitarian crisis, check out our curated booklist on Bookshop.  #FreePalestine

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About Us

The mission of Rooted Books and Gifts is to connect the people of Grand Island with quality books, gifts, and engagement opportunities in a unique person-centered environment. Rooted Books is committed to making our community a better place now and for future generations by reigniting a love for reading and supporting efforts that enrich life in our community.

Upcoming Events

Check back often to see our upcoming events! 

  • Multiple Dates
    Oct 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – Apr 12, 2025, 11:30 AM
    Grand Island, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
    Join us on the second Saturday of each month for story time and coloring. Each month will feature a different guest reader. Good for kids 2-10.
  • Nov 19, 2024, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Grand Island, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
    On Nov. 22nd, we're participating in Railside Christmas! Families and kids can come make snowflakes to decorate our store windows from 5:30-7. We'll have our holiday selection of books and gifts! From 7:30-9, poets Stacey Waite and Shelby Martinez will be performing and signing books!
  • Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Grand Island, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
    Stop by during our grand opening to see our store and grab a new book!
  • Sep 19, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Grand Island, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
    Join us on the third Thursday of each month for an evening of quiet reading and camaraderie at our Silent Book Club. Bring your favorite book, grab a cozy spot, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as we silently read together. Open to folks 14 and up.
  • Sep 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Grand Island, 315 N Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
    Join us as we come together for story time to celebrate Welcoming Week and sow the seeds of friendship, understanding, and acceptance in the hearts of our youngest citizens. Free and open to all children and families!
  • Jul 26, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Grand Island, 116 W 3rd St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
    Support two small businesses in one stop!
  • Jun 29, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Grand Island, 2103 W Anna St, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA
    We'll have a carefully curated selection of books that feature LGBTQ+ characters or topics of interest AND fun gifts created by LGBTQ+ makers!
  • Jun 22, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Grand Island, 2316 S Locust St, Grand Island, NE 68801, USA
    Come grab your next best read and some fun gifts (and why not schedule your next tattoo or piercing while you're here?!)!
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