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.

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Learn More About Black Dog Books:

  • Quality used and rare books sold
  • Buying libraries and collections
  • Book searches
  • Selected new books
  • Books by local authors

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Upcoming Events

  • Wed
    14
    Oct
    2026
    11:00 - 5:00BLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 S. MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN

    In honor of WINNIE-THE-POOH's 100th ANNIVERSARY, we invite you to visit our children's rooms, "POOH CORNER", check out our special display table of Pooh books and enjoy some cake to celebrate this special anniversary.

  • Fri
    23
    Oct
    2026
    6:30PM & 8:00PMBLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 S. MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN

    "THE RAVEN" - A CANDLE LIGHT PERFORMANCE  

    by MAT LAGEMAN 

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23rd

    6:30PM & 8:00PM

     

     We are offering 2 seatings this year!

    Please call 317-733-1747 to reserve your time.

                                                    Come early to snag a seat

    and enjoy our traditional raven cookies and hot apple cider.

     

  • Sat
    24
    Oct
    2026
    12-8PMBLACK DOG BOOKS, 115 S. MAIN STREET, ZIONSVILLE, IN

    Join us at Black Dog Books for Zionsville's annual art crawl event,

    "GALLERY ON, AND JUST OFF, MAIN".

    We'll be hosting one of our locally featured artists, David Seward. We carry some of David's award-winning plein-air paintings at the bookstore.

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🕯️ “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe 🖤

Join us at Black Dog Books for a candlelight performance of “The Raven” by Mat Lageman on Friday, October 23rd. Two performances: 6:30pm and 8:00pm.

Seating is limited, so please call 317-733-1747 to reserve your spot for one of the two times.

📍 Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main Street, Zionsville
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🕯️ “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe 🖤

Join us at Black Dog Books for a candlelight performance of “The Raven” by Mat Lageman on Friday, October 23rd. Two performances: 6:30pm and 8:00pm.

Seating is limited, so please call 317-733-1747 to reserve your spot for one of the two times.

📍 Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main Street, Zionsville
3 days ago

Art Walk at Black Dog Books 🎨

Black Dog Books will be hosting award-winning Impressionist and plein air artist David Seward from 12pm - 8pm on Saturday, October 24th. David’s paintings are featured at Black Dog Books, along with works by Donna Shortt

Stop by, meet the artist, and see his work in person!

📍 Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main Street, Zionsville
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Art Walk at Black Dog Books 🎨

Black Dog Books will be hosting award-winning Impressionist and plein air artist David Seward from 12pm - 8pm on Saturday, October 24th. David’s paintings are featured at Black Dog Books, along with works by Donna Shortt 

Stop by, meet the artist, and see his work in person!

📍 Black Dog Books, 115 S. Main Street, Zionsville
3 days ago

There’s that first real feeling of autumn in the air today.

Cool, crisp, rainy, and just gloomy enough to make staying in with a good book feel like the only reasonable plan.

Or, even better, come wander our shelves and find something for the cozy season ahead. 🍂📚
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There’s that first real feeling of autumn in the air today.

Cool, crisp, rainy, and just gloomy enough to make staying in with a good book feel like the only reasonable plan.

Or, even better, come wander our shelves and find something for the cozy season ahead. 🍂📚
3 weeks ago

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the grand opening of our Maporium last night!! 🗺️ ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

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