You can order audiobooks from Dragonfly Book Bar’s page on Libro.fm as another way to satisfy your love of reading AND support our store!

We do! Our very cool logo (did you catch all the clues?) was designed by Briana Fillers, and it adorns t-shirts, stickers, totes, and other items. Right now you can only get Dragonfly totes and tea towels in store, but you can order t-shirts, hats, hoodies, and totes at our Bonfire storefront.

With a receipt, you may return (for store credit) or exchange books and gifts in their original condition within 10 days of purchase; after 10 days, you can return for store credit only. No returns or exchanges are available on special orders. Purchases without a receipt may not be returned. 

Our community has many talented creators, from authors to artisans! We want to support the literary and artistic landscape of our region, but as a small business with limited time and space, we cannot possibly stock everything.

Therefore, we have a procedure in place when curating our inventory, see below.

What are the basic requirements a book by a local or regional author must meet in order to be carried at Dragonfly Book Bar?

To be considered for inclusion in our inventory, in most cases your book must:

• Have a track record of healthy sales and reviews 

• Have a valid ISBN and barcode

• Be traditionally bound with legible and high-quality text, and clear and unpixellated images (cover, internal)

• Be available through Ingram with a minimum discount of 25%, free freight, and fully refundable – as an independent bookstore, we cannot carry books only available through Amazon.

• The author must agree to promote their book being available at Dragonfly to their own networks.

How do I get my book considered for inclusion in Dragonfly Book Bar’s inventory?  

The process begins by filling out our online inventory request form HERE. In order to be considered, you must also be willing to provide us with a reader copy so that we can assess whether your book is the right fit for Dragonfly. We're not able to accommodate requests for meetings in-person or over the phone to discuss submissions. 

How quickly will we consider and respond to requests to carry a title?

We have limited staff and do not have a dedicated inventory team – our owners/managers review each request we receive. Therefore, this assessment can take up to 3–4 months. We cannot respond to every submission, but you will hear from us if we choose to carry your book. We appreciate your patience and understanding! 

What happens if you decide to stock my book?

If we decide to stock your book, we will order it through Ingram and let you know when it will be available on our shelves. We will, of course, do our best to successfully share your book with our customers – however, your own promotional efforts are a big part of the process! For instance, tell your network of friends, family, and followers to buy your book at Dragonfly Book Bar. While social media is wonderfully effective when promoting your creative output with the world, word-of-mouth makes a really big difference – share the news of your book with the various communities and groups you’re a member of, such as alumni organizations, PTAs, church or social groups, etc. 

What happens if you decide not to stock my book?

If we do not stock your book at this time, please understand that it is not a reflection on your dedication to telling the stories of our region! Our decisions are based on the store's stock inventory needs and space, wholesale and retail costs, the ease of distribution processes, our knowledge of our customers' interests, etc. Whether or not we choose to stock your work at Dragonfly Book Bar, we wish you only the best on your writing journey.

What if I am an author, and I would like to do a book signing at your store?

If you are interested in Dragonfly hosting a book signing at our store, please reach out to info@dragonfly-bb.com with the following information: author name, book title(s) and publication dates, link(s) to relevant website(s), proposed date of signing, and whether or not you provide the books or they need to be ordered by Dragonfly. Our usual practice is to host the author and sell the books through our own point-of-sale system, sharing a 60/40 split with the author on sales (the industry standard).

Do you work with craftspeople, artists, or artisans when stocking merchandise in your store?

While we do not take in external vendors on commission, we are open to stocking local artisan items with negotiated terms on a wholesale basis. As with authors, the process begins by filling out our online inventory request form HERE.

You can check out our programming and schedule on the Events & Rentals page. Details on how to sign up for events and activities are included with the individual descriptions.

Yes! We are open to hosting a wide variety of events or rentals – from one-off and regular book clubs to classes/workshops to birthday and other parties. If you are interested in hosting your event or rental at Dragonfly Book Bar, please complete this Event Request Form at least three (3) weeks in advance. Pricing will be dependent on the type of event, number of participants, timeframe, etc.