Books on First

Books on First 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.
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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

toys. We believe in sourcing and supporting local and small businesses. Come in to see artwork by Sydni Reubin and Arjun Jaeger, cards with photographs of Dixon by Charlie Kerr, soaps by Lisa Wood’s Bare Body Beautiful, honey from Tim Benedict’s Orion Organics bees, inclusion chocolate bars by Ethereal Confectionery, book cover candles by Noble Objects and more!

07/15/2026

POWER OUTAGE: Cafe closed, books still for sale.

Our mini chocolate and hazelnut filled beingets are only $1 for Bastille Day! Don't let the construction scare you away!...
07/14/2026

Our mini chocolate and hazelnut filled beingets are only $1 for Bastille Day! Don't let the construction scare you away! We will be here until 6pm. 🇫🇷🥐

Any midwesterner knows that summer is construction season. The intersection outside of our store is currently closed for...
07/13/2026

Any midwesterner knows that summer is construction season. The intersection outside of our store is currently closed for improvements, but we are open for our normal hours! We will still be here for your daily coffee and book needs. 🚧

Whether you’re just visiting or a longtime Dixon resident, you’re sure to learn something new at Discover Dixon! Be sure...
07/12/2026

Whether you’re just visiting or a longtime Dixon resident, you’re sure to learn something new at Discover Dixon! Be sure to visit Waldo and get another stamp!
He is hiding in 25 businesses all through July! Can you find him? The more times you find him, the more drawings you can enter during our Where’s Waldo party on August 1st! Stop by Books on First or visit our website to get your stamp card to start hunting. 🔎
Have you found Waldo? Tag us in your post and use our tags!

07/11/2026

Have you found Waldo yet? Pick up your stamp card at Books on First and get to hunting! The search is on until the end of July. For more details, visit us at booksonfirst.com 🔎

Waldo is all over downtown Dixon this July! Don’t miss him at Refined Boutique and Fresh Finds Boutique! He is hiding in...
07/10/2026

Waldo is all over downtown Dixon this July! Don’t miss him at Refined Boutique and Fresh Finds Boutique!
He is hiding in 25 businesses all through July! Can you find him? The more times you find him, the more drawings you can enter during our Where’s Waldo party on August 1st! Stop by Books on First or visit our website to get your stamp card to start hunting. 🔎
Have you found Waldo? Tag us in your post and use our tags!

Congrats to A, S, and E for being the first to find every single Waldo hidden around Dixon! This is quite the accomplish...
07/09/2026

Congrats to A, S, and E for being the first to find every single Waldo hidden around Dixon! This is quite the accomplishment and gets them into our grand prize drawing for Where’s Waldo goodies!
Do you want to join the hunt for Waldo? Stop by Books on First or visit our website to get your stamp card to start hunting. 🔎 The more times you find him, the more drawings you can enter during our Where’s Waldo party on August 1st!
Have you already found Waldo? Tag us in your post and use our tags!

Have stopped by The Society Boutique or Rustic Paw Studio this July? Waldo is there waiting! He is hiding in 25 business...
07/09/2026

Have stopped by The Society Boutique or Rustic Paw Studio this July? Waldo is there waiting!
He is hiding in 25 businesses all through July! Can you find him? The more times you find him, the more drawings you can enter during our Where’s Waldo party on August 1st! Stop by Books on First or visit our website to get your stamp card to start hunting. 🔎
Have you found Waldo? Tag us in your post and use our tags!

Have you found Waldo at Allure and J Boutique in downtown Dixon?He is hiding in 25 businesses all through July! Can you ...
07/08/2026

Have you found Waldo at Allure and J Boutique in downtown Dixon?
He is hiding in 25 businesses all through July! Can you find him? The more times you find him, the more drawings you can enter during our Where’s Waldo party on August 1st! Stop by Books on First or visit our website to get your stamp card to start hunting. 🔎
Have you found Waldo? Tag us in your post and use our tags!

Waldo knows the best place for shoes is Stone Bridge Running! Waldo is also hanging around in disguise at Fresco on Firs...
07/07/2026

Waldo knows the best place for shoes is Stone Bridge Running! Waldo is also hanging around in disguise at Fresco on First!
He is hiding in 25 businesses all through July! Can you find him? The more times you find him, the more drawings you can enter during our Where’s Waldo party on August 1st! Stop by Books on First or visit our website to get your stamp card to start hunting. 🔎
Have you found Waldo? Tag us in your post and use our tags!

Address

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

Telephone

(815) 285-2665

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