Bookends & Beginnings

Downtown Evanston. During COVID-19, retailers have had to pivot their business methods to serve customers and stay afloat.

Amid a pandemic and a recession, retail businesses pivot to serve customers

September 20, 2020

The Barnes & Noble location at 1630 Sherman Ave. closed permanently at the end of April.

Evanston Barnes & Noble closes permanently

May 7, 2020

A table of games in Bookends and Beginnings. Store owner Nina Barrett said the shop is planning to open some of the games for people to play at Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.

Small Business Saturday will promote shopping locally for holiday season and beyond

November 7, 2019

Bookends & Beginnings holds a conversation about disability accessibility

Bookends & Beginnings holds a conversation about disability accessibility

November 3, 2019

Kids fill out Harry Potter-themed word puzzles at a special event hosted by Bookends & Beginnings on Wednesday evening.

Bookends & Beginnings hosts birthday celebration for Harry Potter

August 3, 2019