Black Dog Books offers personalized services in historic Zionsville, IN
(just 3 miles northwest of Indianapolis)
We look for hard to find books for you. We carry general stock, literature, poetry, mystery, religion, philosophy, psychology, children’s books, history, science, nature, gardening, dog books, Indiana, cookbooks, fine bindings, art, photography, architecture, humor, biography, sports and domestic arts.
Our friendly and reliable staff is always there to assist you in all your needs. We also offer greeting cards, journals, antiquarian maps, bookends and artwork.

Learn More About Black Dog Books:
- Quality used and rare books sold
- Buying libraries and collections
- Book repairs
- Book searches
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Selected new books
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Books by local authors
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Annual book sale

Upcoming Events
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Thu19Mar2026Sun22Mar202611:00 - 5:00BLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 S. MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN
Please plan on visiting BLACK DOG BOOKS on Main Street in Zionsville during this year's INDY INDIE BOOK CRAWL. We carry a wonderful mix of antiquarian collectible books, fine bindings, classics, local author books and some new books as well!
The INDY INDIE BOOK CRAWL is a festive four day annual event (March 19 - March 22nd) with 36 participating independent bookstores and 7 literary organizations. Pick up your bookmark/passport at any participating bookstore, and get it stamped along the way for a chance to win prizes.. (See indyindiebookcrawl.com).
BLACK DOG BOOKS will be hosting two authors pertaining to Ireland during the book crawl: Rosalyn Crowley, 11-4 on Saturday, March 21st and Diane Hartman, 11-3 on Sunday, March 22nd. See separate postings on these events.)
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Sat21Mar202611:00 - 4:00BLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077
Come meet local Irish author and artist ROSALEEN CROWLEY, 11-4, Saturday, March 21st, during day 3 of the INDY INDIE BOOK CRAWL. Rosaleen will be signing copies of her poetry books: Of Land and Poetry: Ireland (poems written in Ireland about Ireland), Point of Connection, Point of Perception and Be Prepared to be Luminous. She has written and illustrated the books. Most of the illustrations come from her paintings.
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Sun22Mar202611:00 - 3:00BLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN 46077
Come meet DIANE HARTMAN, (who recently wrote Getting Lost on my Way: Self-Discovery on Ireland's Backroads), 11-3, Sunday, March 22nd at Black Dog Books. This heartfelt and humorous account of Diane's adventures was motivated by her love of Irish music and Celtic spirituality, along with her desire to find healing from depression and divorce.

