Pioneer Bookshop VIP Shopping Night

Dec 04, 2017
Doors will open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, with gifts, prizes, discounts, and refreshments.

2017 Book Catalog

Nov 22, 2017

Looking for a book for yourself or to give as a gift?

Please enjoy browsing our Pioneer Bookshop 2017 catalo

Visit Downtown Grinnell for Jingle Bell Holiday

Nov 17, 2017
The Pioneer Bookshop will serve hot chocolate and cookies for the holiday open house at 5–8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in downtown Grinnell.

Bookstore Hours for New Student Orientation

Jul 20, 2017

The Pioneer Bookshop will extend hours for the New Student Orientation Weekend.  

Friday 8:30 am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

Ridiculous Day Sale on Saturday, July 15 at 8am

Jul 07, 2017

The Pioneer Bookshop, at 933 Main Street, will join with other Grinnell merchants for the summer sale of the year, Ridiculous Day. Starting at 8am on Saturday, July 15, Main…

Pioneer Bookshop Hours for Alumni Weekend

May 23, 2017

The Pioneer Bookshop welcomes our alumni and will extend hours for the weekend.  Alumni will receive 10% off their purchases during Reunion.

Store hours are:

  • Monday -…

Pioneer Bookshop on Campus for Commencement

May 21, 2017

The Pioneer Bookshop will locate a small store on campus during Commencement exercises on Monday, May 22, 2017. The pop-up bookstore will be located in front of the Forum underneath a red and…

Belle Plaine Author to Speak at the Pioneer Bookshop

Mar 02, 2017
Karen Hoelscher Johnson presents her newest book 'Lancaster's Rose' at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the Pioneer Bookshop.

Pioneer Bookshop Hours

Dec 09, 2016

The Pioneer Bookshop is located at 933 Main Street in Grinnell, Iowa.

  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Pioneer Bookshop to Donate 10% of December Sales to High School Library

Dec 01, 2016
The Pioneer Bookshop will donate 10% of all sales in December to the Grinnell High School library.

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