Rubber Rose Books & Print

Kankakee, IL

One of the jewels of downtown Kankakee, Rubber Rose Books & Print is an independent bookstore, offering a wide selection of gently used books, a curated selection of new books, locally handmade gifts, and printing services. We are the only independent bookstore in Kankakee County and we are woman and queer owned.

Our motto is “Affordability, Inclusivity, and Accessibility”, because everyone deserves access to affordable (if not free) books and education.  We have books outside our storefront that are completely free and accessible 24/7. Representation matters, which is why the new books that we offer are chosen with diversity and inclusion in mind, focusing on books written by BIPOC, Queer, neurodivergent & Disabled authors. We strive to uplift and celebrate these marginalized populations.

We take pride in being a part of the small business community in Kankakee and are committed to nurturing our own unique group of literate, open-hearted patrons. Every nook of our shop is filled with hidden gems, so whether you’re a local or a tourist, you’ll always find something special.

Rubber Rose is the sole creator and distributor of the Kankakee and Iroquois County weekly Public Records Bulletins that have been printed for over 100 years. If you’re interested in learning more about the bulletins or want to subscribe, send an email to rubberrosebooks@gmail.com

Check out our 5-Star Reviews and drop in to see what we have to offer!

 

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Location
111 E Court Street
Kankakee, IL 60901

Phone
815-523-7237

Email
rubberrosebooks@gmail.com

Hours
Wednesday: 11 AM to 7 PM
Thursday: 11 AM to 7 PM
Friday: 11 AM to 7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 3 PM                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Sunday: 12 PM to 4 PM

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