Local Bookstores Supporting IDSW
April 13-20, 2026
Local bookstores and libraries play a vital role in bringing communities together and inspiring curiosity. From books that explore the wonders of the night to titles about nocturnal ecosystems and how darkness supports our own wellbeing, the following local Maryland bookstores have committed to supporting International Dark Sky Week through thoughtful displays throughout April.
Nature Forward’s Woodend Nature Shop
8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
https://nature-forward.square.site/books
Nature Forward inspires residents to appreciate, understand, and protect their natural environment through outdoor experiences, education, and advocacy. Stop by the environmental books section at the Woodend Nature Shop to pick up books related to astronomy, conservation, and night skies!
Main Street Books
2 East Main Street, Frostburg, MD 21532
https://www.facebook.com/frostburgmsb/
Main Street Books is a locally owned independent bookstore in the heart of Mountain Maryland, dedicated to fostering both a love of reading and a spirit of community.
Wyrd Bookstore
135 Mitchells Chance Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
https://www.wyrdbookstore.com/
Wyrd is an old English word referring to the idea that destiny is not predetermined, but is shaped and molded by individual choice and unfolds as an interconnected series of events–much like ecology and nature!
Backwater Books & Bibliopub
8156 Main Street, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Backwater Books is an independent bookstore in Old Ellicott City. We invite you to visit and try out a new book related to dark skies this April!
About International Dark Sky Week (April 13-20, 2026)
International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the wonder of dark skies and a call to action to protect the nighttime environment for people, wildlife, and the planet. DarkSky Maryland, your local chapter of DarkSky International, is committed to spreading awareness about the effects of light pollution and celebrating our night skies year-round.