The Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library will be holding a midnight release party at their Paint St location, starting at 11pm on January 20. If you would like to pick up your copy there, you will need to pre-pay for your book at Wheatberry Books by January 11, 2025.
Bring the kids to a special Halloween story time before making the rounds for Downtown Trick-or-Treat and the Halloween parade! Wear your costume, listen to a story, and decorate a trick-or-treat bag.
Ohio author Mandy Shunnarah will be hanging out in the shop and sharing about her new book "Midwest Shreds". Chat with the author and pick up a signed copy of the book for the skate enthusiast in your life!
Step into the enchanting world of fairytales and fantasy at our Fairytale & Fantasy Soireé. Inspired by many captivating series such as 'A Court of Thorns and Roses,' this magical event is a dream come true for literature lovers. Immerse yourself in a night of wonder and let your imagination run wild. Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience - get your tickets now!
Dress as your favorite character and join us for immersive experiences with unforgettable events and bookish fun.
Each ticket includes a signature cocktail, some appetizers and a night you will never forget-- with dancing and much more.
This is a ticketed event for those 21 and over!
Purchase tickets by clicking here.
Stop by and meet author E.R. Browning who just released the second in her series of books.
E.R. Browning was born in 2000 in Ohio. She studied wildlife and animal science at Hocking College, often writing her novels in between classes. While she pursues a career in the animal field, her passion will always lie in writing.
Infinite Machine Comics will be handing out free comic books while supplies last.
Join us for the 11th annual Independent Bookstore Day - a nationwide celebration of bookstores! In addition to our always fabulously curated selection of books and gifts, we will have discounts, raffles, a bonus story time, and more!
Independent Bookstore Day (Indie Bookstore Day) was established in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the Independent bookstore community. The day has been observed on the last Saturday of April every year since 2013. This year there are over 900 stores participating across the country.
Independent Bookstore Day is organized by the American Booksellers Association, a national not-for-profit trade organization, that works with booksellers and industry partners to ensure the success and profitability of independently owned book retailers, and to assist in expanding the community of the book.
Wear your coziest Christmas pjs (or your faithful robe and slippers) and join us in welcoming rom-com author extraordinaire Kerry Winfrey back to Wheatberry Books!
Join us at The Page for a night of poetry, drinks, and fun.
From now until 7pm on Friday, kids can drop a cuddly friend off at the bookstore for our Friday night Stuffy Sleepover.
A portion of all proceeds will be donated to the Paper City Mentoring Project.
Stop by and stock up on cozy reads
Join us for this 3-day Sip & Shop event, July 21 – 23. We are joining other downtown businesses for this event. Grab a passport, shop and have fun! Each passport costs $30 and will include 1 drink voucher valued up to $10 that can be redeemed at one of the participating establishments. Get your passport stamped at each alcohol location to be entered into a drawing for a gift basket. This winner will be drawn by Downtown Chillicothe. Learn more by clicking here.
Your passport could win you this $50 gift pack from Wheatberry Books!
The future will be more diverse, more authentic, less corporate, more local — The Future is Indie.
We are part of the “The Future Is Indie” campaign which champions the importance of independent businesses in shaping the future. The campaign seeks to inspire consumers to actively engage with independent businesses and make conscious choices that contribute to a better future — more economically sound, more vibrant, more interesting, and more diverse.
Join us for a week of celebration.
Tuesday, July 11: 15% off mugs
Wednesday, July 12: 15% off apparel
Thursday, July 13: 15% off candles
Friday, July 14: 20% off all when you spend more than $50
If you love history, you will love this event. Gerhard Maroscher shares his story about being born in Romania during WWII. His family was split apart by the war and reunited before coming to the United States.
Celebrate indie bookstores with us! We’ll have a full day of fun ending with a poetry reading at The Page at Paper City Coffee.
Join us in celebrating the newest novel from Ohio author Mindy McGinnis! Mindy is an Edgar Award-winning novelist who writes across multiple genres, including post-apocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy.
Stop by and talk with author Wes Molebash and get a signed copy of his new book, “Travis Davenport For The Win!”
There’s a private party in the shop at 6pm, so we will be closing to the public at that time.
Tonya will be at Wheatberry Books to talk about and sign her latest book, The Queen's Almoner.
Buddy the Elf and Jovi from the Chillicothe Civic Theatre’s production of Elf The Musical will be at Wheatberry Books to read to children.
Stop by and celebrate 5 years of Wheatberry Books with us!
Stop by and support one of our favorite local programs.
Shop local and enjoy discounts!
This is a great weekend in Downtown Chillicothe for people of all ages. There are Christmas lights, carriage rides, trackless train rides, hot chocolate stations around downtown and so much more.
Stop by and talk with Brooke Lauren Davis about her two books.
Take advantage of Ohio's Tax Free Holiday and Shop Local! Enjoy a day of sales, treats, and exploration. Ride the trolley during your visit!!
Stop by Wheatberry Books to meet authors Donna and William Burtch and talk about their book “W.G.”
Downtown Chillicothe fundraiser for lighting the city’s Christmas tree includes a day-long special deal at Wheatberry Books!
Join author Adam Peterson for a very special story time as he reads his book “Yellow.” Adam will be joined by friends Mare Gawalek and Takeo.
Featured at TEDxNormal 2019, Peterson’s message of kindness is one that the world needs right now! He’ll share stories, experiences, and talk about how his mission to make the world more YELLOW can be accomplished by all of us!
Learn more about the local effort by clicking here.
