Sidekick Coffee & Books

Sidekick Coffee & Books Sidekick Coffee & Books is an exceptional coffee shop and bookstore, a hub for the community.
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We are so excited to have Jill Esbaum be our guest author for Sidekick Storytime with her new book “Horned Toad has a Su...
06/20/2026

We are so excited to have Jill Esbaum be our guest author for Sidekick Storytime with her new book “Horned Toad has a Superpower”! 🐸

This one is a real treat with a visit from Extant Relatives who are bringing reptile friends for the kiddos to meet after!

🗓️ Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 9:30 am
📍 Sidekick Coffee & Books

This is a free to attend event that we know your little ones will love! ❤️

Honoring Juneteenth by celebrating the stories, voices, and contributions of Black authors. 📚Stories have the power to p...
06/19/2026

Honoring Juneteenth by celebrating the stories, voices, and contributions of Black authors. 📚

Stories have the power to preserve history, spark change, and build connection. This Juneteenth, we’re highlighting new and old books by Black authors whose voices continue to shape our world. ❤️

Thank you Hancher for showing us the behind scenes! We loved that on stage feeling. ❤️ We would like to give a special ...
06/17/2026

Thank you Hancher for showing us the behind scenes! We loved that on stage feeling. ❤️

We would like to give a special shoutout to our tour guide, Amanda, who took time out of her day and arranged for us to dance on stage to our favorite K-Pop song as part of our K-Pop summer camp.

Don’t forget to support Hancher by purchasing your season tickets next month!

Father’s Day is fast approaching and Sidekick is ready to help you find the perfect gift! 🎁 From board books for Dads to...
06/15/2026

Father’s Day is fast approaching and Sidekick is ready to help you find the perfect gift! 🎁

From board books for Dads to read with their little ones to fun knickknacks, there’s something at Sidekick for everyone. We even have complimentary gift wrapping!

Not sure what to get? A Sidekick gift card paired with a local RSVP greeting card is the perfect way to make sure the fathers in your life feel appreciated while staying fueled! ☕️

Join us for a Heartstopper themed night of fun to ring in the midnight release of Volume 6! ❤️📚Your book purchase includ...
06/12/2026

Join us for a Heartstopper themed night of fun to ring in the midnight release of Volume 6! ❤️📚

Your book purchase includes admission to our Midnight Release Party on July 6 from 9:30 PM–12:15 AM. Join us for trivia starting around 10:15 PM—no team needed; we’ll help form teams when you arrive!

We can’t wait for this late night of fun for a fan favorite series!

Parents: Summer is here and while that means a break from school, it doesn’t have to mean a break from learning! ✏️Our s...
06/11/2026

Parents: Summer is here and while that means a break from school, it doesn’t have to mean a break from learning! ✏️

Our summer workbooks have arrived, and they’re a great way to keep your child learning and engaged during this long stretch!

With materials for Pre-K through Grade 7 and subjects from identifying shapes to fixing compound sentences, these books and cards have it all. 📒

Please join us in supporting the Oxford Public Library at our book fair on Friday, June 12th, from 6 pm to 8 pm! If you’...
06/10/2026

Please join us in supporting the Oxford Public Library at our book fair on Friday, June 12th, from 6 pm to 8 pm! If you’re chasing the childhood bookfair nostalgia, this is the event for you! 📚

The Oxford Public Library is a small but mighty community center. Just a short drive from Iowa City, it’s a haven for reading that continues to grow and inspire its community each day! 20% of all sales will be donated to the library to continue this mission.

This fair is catered toward adults, but there will be something perfect for all ages. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, picking out a gift, or donating to the library, we’ll have the perfect book! 📖

Address

1310 1/2 Melrose Avenue
Iowa City, IA
52246

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5pm
Sunday 7:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+13195691010

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