Books on First
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Books on First -
Premier Bookstore/Coffeeshop in the heart of Downtown Dixon, IL
Open 7 Days a Week! We are a bookseller/coffeehouse situated 2 hrs.
west of Chicago, 1 hr. south of Rockford and 1 hr. east of the Quad Cities. We have a good selection of Midwest history books (including nearly every available book on Dixon's own Ronald Reagan), which customers comment on quite often. We also carry fiction, poetry, young adult, biography, gardening, and current events to name a few, as well as a large selection of children's books and educational
06/09/2026
Father’s Day is fast approaching! We have cards and gifts for any of the dads in your life.
06/04/2026
Good news for your sweet tooth, we now have mini beignets filled with chocolate and hazelnut! These pair best with a latte and a good book 😉☕📖
05/31/2026
Tomorrow marks the beginning of Pride Month! Stop by to check out our selection of LGBTQ+ reads! 🌈
05/28/2026
Waldo will be returning to Dixon this July for "Find Waldo Local!"🔎
Here's how to join the fun:
- Pick up a “Find Waldo Local in Dixon” stamp card at any of the participating stores Starting July 1st.
- With each miniature Waldo they spot, searchers get their card stamped or signed by the participating shop. (Eagle-eyed hunters can also look for Wizard Whitebeard hidden here at Books on First!)
- Collect stamps at 10 locations to be entered into a prize drawing.
- Collect stamps at 20 locations to be entered into a deluxe prize drawing.
- Complete the entire stamp card to be entered into the grand prize drawing!
All participants are welcome to attend the celebration party at Books on First on August 1st at 1pm for our prize drawings and to enjoy light snacks, refreshments, and games!
We are so excited to be hosting this event again! Keep an eye out for more details as we get closer to July. 👀
Did you know that Books on First has a full service coffee bar? We offer everything from drip coffee to frappes! ☕️
We also have a full stock of honey from Orion Organics. We currently have regular and elderberry with cinnamon! 🐝🌸
05/23/2026
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend! We will be open today until 5pm and then be closed for the remainder of the weekend. 🇺🇸
05/20/2026
Summer reads are arriving! Any book in our summer catalog is now 20% off. Stop by to find your next beach read or vacation book! 🏖️📚
05/16/2026
Do you have a grad in your life? Whether it's for a high school or college graduation, we have books and cards that are a wonderful way to celebrate their big milestone! We're here seven days a week for any last minute graduation shopping!
05/14/2026
Keen eyes may have noticed that the pelicans have returned to the Rock River, but we're here to tell you that they have also arrived to the shelves at Books on First! We have a variety of Dixon postcards and plushies of Illinois fauna. 📬
05/13/2026
Restock alert! We've gotten in more copies of "My First Trip to the Bleachers," illustrated by local artist Nora Reuter, and John Plescia's "North Woods Adventures of Bob Baker."
Supplies are limited, so be sure to call or stop by soon to reserve your copy!
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202 W 1st Street
Dixon, IL
61021
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 6pm |
| Friday | 7am - 7pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |