The Curious Squirrel is a mission-driven indie bookshop, passionately committed to curating a diverse selection, prioritizing the amplification of marginalized voices and underrepresented stories.

Upcoming Events

Events
Pop Up Poetry Stand
Apr 19
Pop Up Poetry Stand
Girl Scouts Story Time
Apr 23
Girl Scouts Story Time
Independent Bookstore Day
Apr 26
Independent Bookstore Day
Paws to Read
Apr 26
Paws to Read
April Book Club Meeting
Apr 28
April Book Club Meeting
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May 3
Brick Street Market
May Book Club Meeting
May 19
May Book Club Meeting
Paws to Read
May 24
Paws to Read
Juneteenth Celebration
Memories on Main
Jun 21
Memories on Main
Paws to Read
Jun 28
Paws to Read
June Book Club Meeting
Jun 30
June Book Club Meeting
Paws to Read
Jul 26
Paws to Read
July Book Club Meeting
Jul 28
July Book Club Meeting
Paws to Read
Aug 23
Paws to Read
August Book Club Meeting
Aug 25
August Book Club Meeting
Paws to Read
Sep 27
Paws to Read
September Book Club Meeting
Sep 29
September Book Club Meeting
Paws to Read
Oct 25
Paws to Read
October Book Club Meeting
Oct 27
October Book Club Meeting
Paws to Read
Nov 22
Paws to Read
November Book Club Meeting
Nov 24
November Book Club Meeting
Paws to Read
Dec 27
Paws to Read
December Book Club Meeting
Dec 29
December Book Club Meeting

Coming Soon

As Ramadan comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the wonderful Ramadan Celebration that kicked off the month—an incredible gathering, filled with storytelling, creativity, and community. With Eid just around the corner, it’s a tim
It’s been a week, and we’re still coming down from the whirlwind that was @indyindiebookcrawl —just working on restocking these shelves while thinking about how incredible this weekend was. The vibe all weekend was unreal—con
📚✨ Saturday is packed with bookish fun—whether you're stopping by for the @IndyIndieBookCrawl or just looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a good story! 🐾 Paws to Read | 10–11 AM Kick off your morning with some furry reading buddies! Drop
Indy Indie Book Crawl kicks off tomorrow! If we’re your first stop, we’ve got your books and bingo cards ready to go. Plus, we have five exclusive tote bags available for purchase—once they’re gone they’re gone. And for
Yesterday’s Taste of Community with Pooja Thakkar was such a fun time—good food, great conversation, and a whole lot of color! Pooja shared how food connects us across cultures, introduced us to some classic Holi snacks, and gave us a gli
March at Curious Squirrel is packed with exciting events—food, creativity, and community connections you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s happening: 🌈 Zionsville Pride Monthly Meet-Up 📅 March 9 | 3:30-4:30 PM Join Zionsville
Exciting addition to our Ramadan event this Sunday! We’re welcoming author and scientist Aquila Fatima to the shop from 3-5 PM to meet with curious kids (and their grown-ups) and talk about her book, Sunnah and Science: What Modern Research Te
Economic Blackout Day is a reminder that where we spend our money matters. Choosing to support small businesses helps build stronger communities and a more equitable future. Join us today and every day - let’s shop with intention. #shopsmall #
Happy Black Children's Book Week - A celebration of Black kiddos and the those who ensure there are books where Black kids see themselves as heroes, creators, leaders, etc. For too long, children’s books didn’t reflect the full diversit

“Having the courage to tell your own story goes hand in hand with having the curiosity and humility to listen to others' stories.”

—Sarah Kay